Candidates who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces can check out the CDS 1 2025 notification. CDS exam 2025 will be held on 13 April 2024. Interested candidates can check CDS 1 application form date, eligibility, application fees, etc.
CDS 1 2025 Notification
Every year Union Public Service Commission conducts Combined Defence Service (CDS) exam to recruit candidates in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA). Candidate interested to serve the India must check out the CDS 1 2025 notification. The CDS 2025 notification will be released on 11 December 2024. Candidate can apply for the CDS 2025 application form from 11 December to 31 December 2024. UPSC will announce CDS 1 vacancy along with the CDS 1 notification 2025.
As per the UPSC calendar 2025, the CDS 1 exam will be conducted on 13 April 2024 through offline mode. The selection process for CDS 1 is consists of written exam followed by SSB interview, and medical examination.
CDS Full Form 2025
The full form of CDS is Combined Defence Services. CDS Exam is conducted by UPSC. Candidates having a Bachelors Degree from a recognised University are eligible to apply for CBSE exam. After clearing the CDS exam candidate needs to go through training at respective Academies (IMA, INA, AFA). Candidate of commission as an officer in Indian Army, Navy or Air Force.
CDS 2025
Candidates applying for CDS 1 2025 must no completely about the exam. As per the UPSC calendar, CDS 1 2025 notification will be released on 11 December 2024. Check the details below.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| post name | Lieutenant (on commission) |
| Exam Frequency | Two times a year (April & September) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| CDS 2025 Notification | 11 December 2024 |
| Exam Stages | Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam Purpose | For admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
CDS 1 2025 Exam Date
The Union Public Service Commission has announced the CDS 2025 exam date. The CDS exam 2025 will be conducted on 13 April 2025. For more information, candidates must check out the CDS 1 2025 Notification.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 2025 Notification | 11 Dec 2024 |
| CDS 1 Application Form 2025 | 11 Dec 2024 |
| last date to apply for CDS 1 | 31st December 2024 |
| CDS 1 Exam Date 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| CDS 2 Notification 2025 | 28 May 2025 |
| CDS 2 Application Form 2025 | 28 May 2025 to 17 June 2025 |
| CDS 2 Exam Date 2025 | 14 Sept 2025 |
CDS 1 Eligibility Criteria 2024
Interested and Eligible Candidates who want to apply for CDS 1 2024 must meet the CDS eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria include candidates age limit and education qualification. However Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the CDS 1 2025 notification all 11 December 2024. Check the complete details below.
CDS 1 2025 Education Qualification
To be eligible for CDS 1 candidate must be a graduate in any stream. Candidates who have completed their graduation degree or are in the final year of graduation can also appear for CDS 1.
CDS 1 2025 Age limit
As per the CDS 1 2024 notification, the candidate who is waving to apply for CDS 2025 their age must be between 19 to 25 years. Before applying to CDS 2025 candidate must check the age limit requirements mentioned by UPSC
CDS 1 2025 Application Form
Union Public Service Commission is all set to release UPSC CDS 2025 application form on 11 December 2024. The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 notification is 31 December 2025. The application form will be paid through online mode only. Candidate needs to visit the official website of UPSC CDS to apply online. The official website to apply for CDS 1 2025 is upsc.gov.in. Here we have provided the direct link to apply for UPSC CDS 1.
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CDS 1 Vacancy 2025
Union Public Service Commission will announce the CDS vacancy 2024 in the CDS 1 2024 notification. It is expected that for combined defence service examination, approx 450 vacancies will be released. For more update stay updated with us.
CDS 1 2025 Document Required
To apply for CDS 1 candidate must aware about the CDS 1 document requirement. The documents which is required to fill out the CDS 2025 application form is Aadhar card, voter ID card, PAN card, passport, driving licence, or any other valid photo ID. Also candidate required bank details for online application fees payment. So candidates must keep this document in hand while applying.
- Photo ID: Aadhar card, voter card voter card, pan card, passport, driving licence, or any other valid photo ID issued by the state/central government.
- Bank detail: candidate required the details of bank to pay the application fees online.
UPSC CDS Application Fees
The Union Public Service Commission takes some charges to conduct the CDS 1 examination. According to CDS 1 2025 notification the CDS application fee is Rs. 200 for the general category. The application fees for SC/ST/female candidates is exempted. The application fees can be paid online mode. It is to inform you that the application fee is nonrefundable once paid.
- General – Rs. 200
- SC/ST/Female Candidates – NIL
CDS 1 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC CDS 1 written examination, interview/personality test, document verification, medical test, and final merit list. Candidate needs to qualify in all stages to be selected as a Lieutenant in the army, sub-Lieutenant in Navy, or Flying Officer in the Air Force. For more Details read UPSC CDS 1 2025 notification.
- Written examination
- Interview/personality test
- Document verification
- Medical examination
- Final merit list
CDS Exam Pattern 2025
The CDS exam pattern 2025 will be released along with the CDS 1 2025 notification. Candidate applying for CDS 2025 must understand the exam pattern. The CDS exam is conducted through offline mode in 3 shift. The CDS exam pattern includes English, general awareness and mathematics. Interested candidate who will apply for OTA have to appear for paper 1 and two only. While the candidate who will apply for IMA, INA, and AFA has to give paper 1, paper 2, and paper 3. Check the detailed exam pattern mentioned below.
Exam pattern for admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian level Academy, and Air Force Academy:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
| SSB Test/Interview | 5 Days | 300 |
2. Exam pattern for admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| SSB Test/Interview | 5 Days | 300 |
FAQs on CDS 1 2025 Notification
When did CDS 1 2025 Notification be release?
The CDS 1 2025 Notification will be released on 11 December 2024 on the official website.
when did CDS 1 2025 application form will be release?
the CDS 1 application form 2025 will be released on 11 December 2024.
What is the last date to apply for CDS 1 2025?
The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 is 31 December 2024.
How many vacancy has been released for CDS 1 2025?
Union Public Service Commission release the vacancy in CDS 1 2025 notification.