Union Public Service Commission UPSC CDS has released the Combined Defence Services First Examination 2025. Those who are interested in this exam can apply. The application date is from 11/12/2024 to 31/12/2024 The examination will be held on April 13, 2025. E-Admit Card will be issued to the eligible candidates on the last working day of the week preceding the date of examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available for download by the candidates on the UPSC website (http://upsc.gov.in). and for more information like eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale and all other information are given below.
Short UPSC CDS
The UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit candidates for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).

Important Dates And Fees UPSC CDS
Important Dates | Application Fees |
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Application Begin: 11/12/2024 Last Date of Apply Online: 31/12/2024 Till 06:00 PM Fee Payment Last Date: 31/12/2024 Modify / Edit Form: 01-07 January 2025 UPSC CDS I 2025 Exam Date: 13/04/2025 Admit Card Available: Before Exam Result Declared: Notified Soon | General/OBC: 200/- SC/ST/Female : 0/- (Exempted) Pay Exam Fee By Challan or Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card Fee Mode. |
UPSC CDS I 2025 Exam: Vacancy Details Total 457 Posts
Name Of Post | Total Post | CDS I Age Limit | First Eligibility 2025 |
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Indian Military Academy( IMA) | 100 | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 32 | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at Any Recognized University. |
Air Force | 32 | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006 | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 275 | 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
OTA Women | 18 | Note | Soon |
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CENTRES OF EXAMINATION For UPSC CDS
Center Of City | Center Of City | Center Of City |
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AGARTALA GHAZIABAD NAVI MUMBAI | AGRA GORAKHPUR PANAJI (GOA) | BHOPAL JODHPUR SHILLONG |
BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) JORHAT | SHIMLA | CHANDIGARH KARGIL SILIGUDI |
CHENNAI KOCHI SRINAGAR | COIMBATORE KOHIMA SRINAGAR | (UTTARAKHAND) |
AJMER GURGAON PATNA | (WARANGAL URBAN) | CUTTACK KOLKATA THANE |
AIZAWL HYDERABAD PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) | ANANTPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH) | [AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)] |
AHMEDABAD GWALIOR PORT BLAIR | PUNE | CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR |
DEHRADUN KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) INDORE | ITANAGAR RAIPUR |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | DELHI LEH TIRUCHIRAPALLI | ALIGARH IMPHAL PUDUCHERRY |
HANUMAKONDA | DHARAMSHALA LUCKNOW TIRUPATI | GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR NAGPUR |
GAYA MYSORE VISHAKHAPATNAM | DHARWAD LUDHIANA UDAIPUR | DISPUR MADURAI VARANASI |
SAMBALPUR | GANGTOK MUMBAI VIJAYAVADA | FARIDABAD MANDI VELLORE |
JABALPUR RAJKOT | BENGALURU JAIPUR RANCHI | BAREILLY JAMMU SAMBALPUR |
SYLLABUS For UPSC CDS 2025 Exam
Subject | Subject | Subject |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Code No. 02) | ALGEBRA | GEOMETRY |
ARITHMETIC | TRIGONOMETRY | MENSURATION |
Subject |
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ENGLISH (Code No. 01) |
The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of words. |
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Code No. 02) |
General Knowledge which includes knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday occurrence as are a result of observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on the History and Geography of India which the candidate should be able to answer without special study. |
TRIGONOMETRY |
Sine ×, cosine ×, tangent × when 0° < × < 90° Values of sin ×, cos × and tan × for × = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. |
How to Fill UPSC CDS I Exam 2025 Online Form
✅Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website
Open your browser and visit the official UPSC website.
Look for the “Examination” tab and select Apply Online or directly visit the online application portal.
✅Step 2: Registration
Click on the “Apply Online for Various Examinations of UPSC” link.
For new users, click on Part-I Registration.
Fill in the required details:
Name (as per Matriculation/10th certificate)
Date of Birth
Email ID and Mobile Number
Address and other personal details
Submit the form and note down the system-generated Registration ID.
✅Step 3: Complete Part-II Registration
Log in with your Registration ID and Password for Part-II registration.
Complete the following steps:
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (if applicable) using net banking, credit/debit card or SBI challan.
Fee: ₹200 (Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted).
Choose the Exam Centre: Select your preferred exam centre from the list of available options.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the following:
Photograph (JPG format, 20–300 KB)
Signature (JPG format, 20–300 KB)
Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport, PDF format, 20–300 KB)
Review the details and submit the form.
✅Step 4: Print Application Form
After submission, download and print a copy of the application form for future reference.
Conclusion
The UPSC CDS Exam 2025 offers a prestigious opportunity for candidates aspiring to serve in the Indian Armed Forces. With 457 vacancies, this is a golden chance to start a career of honor, discipline, and service to the nation. Make sure you follow the application process carefully and submit all the required details correctly before the deadline. Proper preparation and timely action are the keys to success. Best of luck to all the candidates aiming to achieve their dreams through the CDS 2025 exam!
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