Quick Recruitment Facts
Job At A Glance тАв Verified Government Parameters
Recruiting Authority
Union Public Service Commission
Advt No: 03/2027.CDS-I
Total Vacancies
457 Posts
All India
Last Date to Apply
12 November 2026
Application Window Closed
Minimum Qualification
Degree of a recognized University (or equivalent) / Engineering Degree for INA & AFA
Refer details below for post-wise norms
Age Limit
19 тАУ 24 Years
As on crucial date
Salary / Pay Scale
As per government norms
Recruitment Overview
Official recruitment details for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2027. Verified from https://upsc.gov.in.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post / Designation Name | Number of Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2027 | 457 Posts | Degree of a recognized University (or equivalent) / Engineering Degree for INA & AFA |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Prescribed Essential Qualifications, Age Limits, and Interactive Pre-Check
Educational Qualification
- Degree of a recognized University (or equivalent) / Engineering Degree for INA & AFA
Age Limit & Relaxations
Instant Eligibility Pre-Check
Evaluate your preliminary match against prescribed statutory age and qualification rules
Post-Wise Educational Criteria
| Post Name | Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2027 | 457 | Degree of a recognized University (or equivalent) / Engineering Degree for INA & AFA |
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2027
Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Tier 1 Examination (CBT)
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Application Fee
Category-wise fee & payment modes
Fee Structure
тВ╣200 (Female/SC/ST: Exempted)
Selection Process
Recruitment examination stages
Selection process details are not explicitly recorded. Please refer to the official notification for the complete scheme of selection.
Candidate Document Preparation Checklist
Assemble and verify legible scanned copies before beginning your online registration on the recruiting authority portal. This prevents rejected submissions and session timeouts.