UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025: Hello, my dear friends! I am here to inform you about another new government job opportunity, especially for those who dream of securing a government job through UPSC. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for 457 posts under the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam I 2025.

Candidates interested in applying for the UPSC CDS I recruitment posts can submit their online applications through the official UPSC website from 11/12/2024 to 31/12/2024. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.

Details about eligibility criteria, salary, age limit, application fees, and selection process have been included in this article. Before submitting the online application, candidates must carefully read the UPSC CDS I Notification 2025.

The result of the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 written examination held on 13 April 2024 has been released on 28 April 2025. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check their results online.

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2024: Overview

Recruitment Department	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	UPSC CDS I Examination 2025
Total Post	457
RRC WR Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in/
Salary	Rs.56,100 - Rs.1,77,500 Per Month ( Post Wise)
Job Location	All India
Application Start Date	11/12/2024
Result Date	31/12/2024
Job Type	Govt job
Our Website	India Sarkari Naukri
Whatsapp Channel	Telegram Channel

UPSC CDS I 2025 Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS	Rs.200/-
SC /ST	Rs.0/-
Female Candidates	Rs.0/-
Mode Of Apply	Online

UPSC CDS I 2024 Important Dates

Application Start	11/12/2024
Application Deadline Date	31/12/2024 Till 06:00 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee	31/12/2024
Form Editing Date	01-07 January 2025
Exam Date	13/04/2025
Admit Card	03/04/2025
Written Exam Result Date	28/04/2025
UPSC CDS I Final Result	11/10/2025
Final Marks Date	07 January 2026

UPSC CDS I Examination Notification 2024 Age Limit

The age limit for all posts under UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 will vary. You can check the details in the table provided.

Post Name	UPSC CDS I Age Limit Details
Indian Military Academy( IMA)	02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007
Air Force	02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007
OTA Women	02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2024 Qualification & Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	UPSC CDS I Exam 2025 Qualification
Indian Military Academy( IMA)	100	•Candidates must have Graduation Degree Passed / Final Year Appearing Any Subject from Any Recognized University in India.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	32	•Candidates must have Graduation Degree Passed / Final Year Appearing Any Subject from Any Recognized University in India.
Air Force	32	•Must have Graduation Degree in Any Subject with Physics, Mathematics in 12th Class Level OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	275	•Candidates must have Graduation Degree Passed / Final Year Appearing Any Subject from Any Recognized University in India.
OTA Women	18	•Candidates must have Graduation Degree Passed / Final Year Appearing Any Subject from Any Recognized University in India.

UPSC CDS I Examination 2025 Selection Process

SSB procedure for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 includes a two-stage selection process. Stage I consists of the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and the Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT), where candidates are shortlisted based on combined performance. Stage II involves an interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and a conference, conducted over four days.
1. Written Exam ( OIR Test )
2. Interview, Group Test, Psychology Other
3. Final Result
4. Selection Complete

UPSC CDS I Job 2025 Pay Scale

Pay Scale and Allowances for Selected Candidates in UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 The salary structure for various ranks in the Indian Army under the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 is given below:

Rank	Level	Pay (Rs.)
Lieutenant	Level 10	Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500
Captain	Level 10 B	Rs. 61,300 - Rs. 1,93,900
Major	Level 11	Rs. 69,400 - Rs. 2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	Level 12A	Rs. 1,21,200 - Rs. 2,12,400
Colonel	Level 13	Rs. 1,30,600 - Rs. 2,15,900
Brigadier	Level 13A	Rs. 1,39,600 - Rs. 2,17,600
Major General	Level 14	Rs. 1,44,200 - Rs. 2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG Scale	Level 15	Rs. 1,82,200 - Rs. 2,24,100
HAG+ Scale	Level 16	Rs. 2,05,400 - Rs. 2,24,400
VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Level 17	Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed)
COAS	Level 18	Rs. 2,50,000 (fixed)

1. Military Service Pay (MSP)

Rs. 15,500 per month (fixed) for ranks from Lieutenant to Brigadier.

2. Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training:

Rs. 56,100 per month during training at IMA & OTA. Successful commissioning leads to pay adjustments based on Level 10.

3. Additional Allowances:

4. Risk and Hardship Allowance: Based on service location.
5. Dearness Allowance: Provided as per the same rates applicable to civilian personnel.
6.Kit Maintenance Allowance: Combined into the new Dress Allowance of Rs. 25,000 with a 25% increase expected soon.

Apply Online for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025

1.First of all, all candidates should note that UPSC has made the Online Time Registration (OTR) system mandatory for the Combined Defence Services and all other government job applications.

2.Candidates interested in applying for Combined Defence Services (CDS I) recruitment must submit their applications between December 11, 2024, and December 31, 2024.

3.If you are interested in applying for the UPSC CDS I recruitment, you must first complete the UPSC OTR process.

4.The direct link is provided below on the India Sarkari Naukri website, through which you can visit the official UPSC website.

5.Once the OTR process is completed, you can now apply for the recruitment online. Ensure that you fill out the application form carefully and with complete and accurate information.

6.In the application form, fill in your name, address, photo, signature, and all other required details carefully. Note that the application fee is only submitted during the OTR process.

7.After completing the application process, take a printout of your application for future reference.

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UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The last date to apply is December 31, 2024.

Q2. How many total posts are available in the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025?
Ans. The total number of posts is 457.

Q3. What is the OTR process, and is it necessary for applying?
Ans. The OTR (Online Time Registration) is a mandatory process to apply for UPSC exams, including CDS I. Candidates must complete the OTR process before submitting their application.

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