Course Name and Vacancies for UPSC Recruitment 2025:

Based on the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, applications are invited to fill 457 vacancies for admission to the Combined Defence Services Examination- I for various Courses.

Age Limit for UPSC Recruitment 2025:

To apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025, the candidates must have the below-indicated age limit.

For IMA-

• Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.

For Indian Naval Academy-

• Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2007 only are eligible.

For Air Force Academy-

• The candidate should born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2006.

Age limit is 20 to 24 years as of 1st January 2026 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2006 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is the relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2000 and not later than 1st January 2006 only are eligible.

Qualification for UPSC Recruitment 2025:

Candidates who have the qualifications given below are eligible to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025.

• For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — The candidate should have a Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
• For Indian Naval Academy— The candidate should have a Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
• For Air Force Academy— The candidate should have a Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or a 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.

Selection Process for UPSC Recruitment 2025:

According to the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, the candidates will be selected on the basis of an examination followed by an interview/ personality test. The candidates can download their admit card from the official website of UPSC before 3 or 4 days of the exam. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:

For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy-

For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy-

Examination Centre for UPSC Recruitment 2025:

The examination will be held at the following Centres on 13.04.2025.

Application Fee for UPSC Recruitment 2025:

The candidates have to pay Rs.200 to complete the application process for UPSC Recruitment 2025. The Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of a fee. The application fee will be paid in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using the internet banking facility of any Bank. Applicants who opt for the “Pay by Cash” mode should print the system-generated Pay in slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of the SBI Branch on the next working day only. The “Pay by Cash” mode option will be deactivated at 11:59 PM on 30.12.2024.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025:

As given in the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, suitable and eligible candidates are required to apply online and submit the requisite information and supporting documents towards various claims, such as date of birth, educational qualification, etc. as may be sought by the Commission along with the Registration and Online Application Form on the official website of UPSC on or before the last date. No other mode of application will be accepted.

• The last date to submit the online application is 31.12.2024 at 06:00 PM.
• The correction window will remain open for 7 days from the date of opening of the same i.e. from 01.01.2025 to 07.01.2025.

UPSC Recruitment 2025: FAQs

There are some frequently asked questions regarding UPSC Recruitment 2025 as mentioned below-

Que 1. How many vacancies are open for UPSC Recruitment 2025?

• Ans 1. There are 457 vacant seats available for UPSC Recruitment 2025.

Que 2. How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025?

• Ans 2. The candidates may apply online through the official website of UPSC on or before the last date, as per the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025.

Que 3. What is the selection method of UPSC Recruitment 2025?

• Ans 3. Based on the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2025, the candidates will be selected on the basis of a written test and interview/personality test.