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UPSCAll-India Central CircularPolice / Defense
Announced
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS 2026 - IMA, INA, AFA, OTA)
Official Commission / Board: Union Public Service Commission
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Stage 01
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Stage 02
Online Application
Till 2027-01-10
Stage 03
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Stage 04
Written Exam
April 2027
Stage 05
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 August 2026Base: 19 to 25 YearsBetween 02-08-2001 and 01-08-2007 (both dates inclusive)Total Vacancies
459 Posts1 Distinct CadresAll-India Central DrivePay Scale & In-Hand
₹56,100 Basic₹85,000 - ₹1,05,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRAOfficial Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette VerifiedApplications Open20 Dec 2026
Last Date to Apply10 Jan 2027
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / WindowApril 2027
Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CDS 2026 (Officer Entry) | Union Public Service Commission | Degree for IMA/OTA; Engineering Degree for INA & AFA | 459 | 19 to 25 Years | Pay Level 10 |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹200 | No Age Relaxation | 25 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹200 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 25 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹200 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 28 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | Exempted (₹0) | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 30 Years | 100% Application Fee Exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 35 to 40 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | As per Category | 25 to 30 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
1Written Examination (300 Marks for IMA/INA/AFA; 200 Marks for OTA)
Mandatory Screening2SSB Interview (5-Day Testing)
Qualifying Stage3Medical Examination
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Official Scheme of Examination
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
1
Written Examination (300 Marks for IMA/INA/AFA; 200 Marks for OTA)
Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet) / CBTDuration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response
Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
2
SSB Interview (5-Day Testing)
Mode: Interview / Viva-VoceDuration: 20 Minutes
Criteria:Merit compilation round
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Domain / Descriptive Evaluation | 50 | 100 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | — Qs | 100 Marks | 20 Minutes |
3
Medical Examination
Mode: Document Verification & Medical FitnessDuration: Designated Centers
Criteria:Verification of original academic degrees, category certificates and biometric identity
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
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