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CDS 2027 (I)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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11 Apr 2027
National Level
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Overview

Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted by UPSC for recruitment to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Successful candidates undergo training at the respective academies.

Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Category

Government

Level

National

Important Dates

Application Start

Wednesday, 02 December 2026

59 days remaining

Application End

Tuesday, 22 December 2026

79 days remaining

Exam Date

Sunday, 11 April 2027

189 days remaining

Eligibility Criteria

Unmarried graduate (for IMA, INA, AFA) or graduate/final year students (for OTA). Age: 19-25 years for IMA/AFA, 19-25 for INA, 19-25 for OTA (Men), 19-25 for OTA (Women). Must be an Indian citizen.

Exam Pattern

IMA/INA/AFA: English (100 marks, 2 hours) + General Knowledge (100 marks, 2 hours) + Elementary Mathematics (100 marks, 2 hours). OTA: English (100 marks) + General Knowledge (100 marks). MCQ format with negative marking. SSB Interview follows for shortlisted candidates.

Syllabus

Detailed syllabus and subject-wise topics will be available once the official notification is released. Prepare with standard subjects and reference materials relevant to government entrance examinations.

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