Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026, inviting applications for 451 vacancies in Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy. Eligible unmarried graduates aged 20-24 years (varies by academy) can apply online from December 10 to December 30, 2025.
Last Date for Apply Online: 30/12/2025 upto 23:59 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30/12/2025
Correction Date : To be announced
Written Exam Date : 12/04/2026
Admit Card Available : To be announced
Result Announced : To be announced
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS : ₹200/-
EWS : ₹200/-
SC / ST / Female : No Fee
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: Minimum 19 years and Maximum 24-25 years (as on 01/07/2026, varies by academy: IMA/INA/AFA 19-24 Yrs, OTA 19-25 Yrs)
Selection Process: Written Examination (300 Marks for IMA/INA/AFA, 200 Marks for OTA) + SSB Interview (900 Marks for IMA/AFA/OTA Men, 120 Marks for INA/OTA Women) + Medical Examination
Vacancy Details- Total 451
Post Name
Total
Eligibility/Details
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
332
Unmarried Males
Any Graduate Degree from Recognized University
Born not earlier than 02/07/2002 & not later than 01/07/2006
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
42
Unmarried Males
B.E./B.Tech Degree or B.Sc (Physics & Maths)
Born not earlier than 02/07/2003 & not later than 01/01/2007
Air Force Academy (AFA)
24
Unmarried Males
Graduation with Physics & Maths at 10+2 / B.E./B.Tech
Born not earlier than 02/07/2003 & not later than 01/07/2006
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Men
13
Unmarried Males
Any Graduate Degree
Born not earlier than 02/07/2001 & not later than 01/07/2006
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Women
40
Unmarried Women (married allowed if no kids)
Any Graduate Degree
Born not earlier than 02/07/2001 & not later than 01/07/2006
Physical Eligibility Standards
Male Candidates
Female Candidates
Category
General/OBC
Category
General/OBC
Height
157.5 cm (162.5 cm for AFA)
Height
152 cm
Weight
Proportionate to Height & Age (min 50 kg)
Weight
Proportionate to Height & Age (min 40 kg)
Chest (Unexpanded)
82 cm
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Chest (Expanded)
87 cm (min expansion 5 cm)
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Physical Efficiency Test Standards
Test Type
Standards
1.6 KM Race
Male: Not Applicable (Fitness checked in SSB/Medical) | Female: Not Applicable
Chin-ups/Pull-ups
Male: Not Applicable (Physical Fitness Required) | Female: Not Applicable
