1. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | December 10, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 30, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | April 2, 2026 (Available Now) |
| Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Expected May 2026 |
2. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹ 200/- |
| SC / ST / Female | Exempted (₹ 0/-) |
| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking, Visa/Master/Rupay Card |
3. Vacancy Details (Total 451 Posts)
| Academy | Vacancies | Educational Eligibility |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | Bachelor’s Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 level OR Bachelor of Engineering. |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 275 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream. |
| OTA (Women) | 18 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream. |
4. Exam Schedule (April 12, 2026)
| Shift | Subject | Timing |
| Shift 1 | English | 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | General Knowledge | 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | Elementary Mathematics* | 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
*Note: OTA candidates appear only for English and General Knowledge.
5. How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the official UPSC website: [suspicious link removed].
- Click on the “Admit Cards” section or the “What’s New” link for CDS-I 2026.
- Choose to login via Registration ID or Roll Number.
- Enter your Date of Birth and the Captcha code.
- Download and print the e-Admit Card on white paper.
- Mandatory: Carry a printed copy of the admit card and an original Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.) to the exam center.
