The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) I and National Defence Academy (NDA) I Examination 2025. Candidates interested in these opportunities can submit their online applications from December 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024. For details regarding eligibility, post information, selection process, age limits, pay scale, and other important information, please refer to the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 11/12/2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31/12/2024 Till 06:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31/12/2024 |
| Modify / Edit Form | As per Schedule |
| UPSC CDS I 2025 Exam Date | 13/04/2025 |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Result Declared | Notified Soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | 200/- |
| SC / ST / Female | 0/- (Exempted) |
Payment Mode: Pay the examination fee through Challan, Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
UPSC CDS I 2025 Exam: Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Age Limit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering at Any Recognized University |
| Air Force | 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University |
| OTA Women | 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University |
UPSC NDA & NDA I Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Wing Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) | Army | 10+2 Intermediate Exam in Any Recognized Board |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) | Navy | 10+2 Intermediate Class 12 Exam Passed / Appearing in Any Recognized Board with Physics & Mathematics as a Subject |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) | Airforce | 10+2 Intermediate Class 12 Exam Passed / Appearing in Any Recognized Board with Physics & Mathematics as a Subject |
| Naval Academy NA | Only for Male | 10+2 Cadet Entry |