UPSC is hiring candidates for the post of Combined Defence Service Examination (CDS) I, 2025 which will include SSC women (Non Technical) Course and Indian Military Academy, Officer’s Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.
Shubhra Goswamy | Dec 12, 2024 |
UPSC Recruitment 2025: Notification Out For 457 Vacancies, Application Process Begun
UPSC Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting eligible candidates for the Combined Defence Service Examination (CDS) I, 2025 which will include the SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course and Indian Military Academy, Officer’s Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. The official UPSC Recruitment 2025 notification, there are 457 vacancies. Applicants are required to pay a Fee of Rs.200 either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment, or by using the Internet banking facility of any Bank, while Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee.
The applicant willing to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025 should not be less than 20 years old and should not be more than 24 years old. Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Selection for the aforementioned position will comprise of Interview/ Personality Test. In order to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2024, the applicant should hold a Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. The chosen aspirant will get a Stipend for cadet Training of Rs.56100 per month. Suitable candidates must fill out the Online Application form by visiting the official website on or before the due date. Candidates should only submit one application. The Online Registration Application has already started.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is seeking eligible and willing candidates for Combined Defence Service Examination (CDS) I, 2025 which will include SSC women (Non Technical) Course and Indian Military Academy, Officer’s Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. As mentioned in the Official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, there are 457 vacancies.
| Name of the Course | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 160th (DE) Course commencing in January 2026 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in January, 2026 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders] | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January, 2026 i.e. No. 219 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry] | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April, 2026. | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 37th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2026 | 18 |
| Total | 457 |
In line with the official UPSC Recruitment 2025 notification, the age limit for the assigned position is mentioned below.
Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training.
As per the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, candidates should have the following qualification mentioned below.
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.
Based on the official notification UPSC Recruitment 2025, salaries are mentioned below.
MSP to the officer is as follows
Fixed Stipend for cadet Training
As given in the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, candidates are required to pay a Fee of Rs.200 either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank, while Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee.
In accordance with the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, selection for aforementioned position will comprise of Interview/ Personality Test.
The Important Date for UPSC Recruitment 2025 are mentioned below.
| Event | Date |
| Last Date for Submitting Application Form | 31.12.2024 till 6 PM |
| Window will remain open for 7 days i.e. | 01.01.2025 to 07.01.2025 |
| Last Date of modification of Registration would be | 07.01.2025 |
Based on the official notification UPSC Recruitment 2025, candidates who meet the requirement must fill out the Online Application form by visiting the official website on or before 31.12.2024 till 6 PM.
The following contains the answers to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding UPSC Recruitment 2025.
1. How many vacancies are there in UPSC Recruitment 2025?
There are a total of 457 vacancies for UPSC Recruitment 2025.
2. What is the Application Fee for UPSC Recruitment 2025?
Candidate belonging to Female/SC/ST category need not pay any Application Fee, whereas rest others need to pay a Fee of Rs.200 for UPSC Recruitment 2025.
3. When is the deadline for UPSC Recruitment 2025 Online applications?
The last date to apply for the mentioned post is 31.12.2024 .
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