UPSC-COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (I), 2026,(Last Date for Submission of Applications: 30.12.2025)

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COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (I), 2026,

Last Date for Submission of Applications: 30.12.2025

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Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status :

(i) For IMA— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2003 and not later than 1st January, 2008 only are eligible.

(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2003 and not later than 1st January, 2008 only are eligible.

(iii) For Air Force Academy—Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2007. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.

Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates aged 25 years or above are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.

(iv) For Officers' Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) Unmarried male candidate born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.

(v) For Officers' Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008.

Educational Qualifications:

(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or

equivalent.

(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution

(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at

10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional

certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.

Vacancy:

FEE :

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are

required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) by using Visa/Master/Rupay

Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

The Online Applications can be filled upto 30th December, 2025 till 6:00 PM.

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