What is the name of the examination covered in this time-table?

The examination covered in this timetable is the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026.

What day of the week does the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 fall on?

The examination falls on a Sunday.

What are the timings for the English paper?

The English paper is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

What is the subject code for the English paper?

The subject code for the English paper is 11.

What are the timings for the General Knowledge paper?

The General Knowledge paper is scheduled from 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM.

What is the subject code for the General Knowledge paper?

The subject code for the General Knowledge paper is 12.

UPSC CDS-I Admit Card 2026 Released

Updated: 01 Apr 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026. The examination is scheduled for April 12, 2026. Candidates who applied for the 451 posts can download their admit cards from the official UPSC website.

📅 Important Dates - Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026

Application Start Date : 10 December 2025
Last Date : 30 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date : 30 December 2025
Modify / Edit Form : As per Schedule
Admit Card Available : 02 April 2026
Exam Date : 12 April 2026
Result Declared : After Exam

👤 Age Limit - Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026

For IMA

Unmarried male candidates
Born not earlier than 2nd January 2003
Born not later than 1st January 2008

For Indian Naval Academy

Unmarried male candidates
Born not earlier than 2nd January 2003
Born not later than 1st January 2008

For Air Force Academy

Born not earlier than 2nd January 2003
Born not later than 1st January 2007

For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Course for men)

Unmarried male candidates
Born not earlier than 2nd January 2002
Born not later than 1st January 2008

For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)

Unmarried women eligible
Born not earlier than 2nd January 2002
Born not later than 1st January 2008

💰 Application Fee - Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026

General, OBC : Rs. 200/-
SC, ST, Female : 0/-
Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Vacancies - Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026

Total Vacancies: 451

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Post	vacancy
Indian Military Academy( IMA)	100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	26
Air Force	32
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	275
OTA Women	18

🎓 Post Qualifications - Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026

Post	Qualifications
Air Force	Candidates having Engineering Degree in relevant trade will be considered for this post.
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	Candidates having Bachelor Degree in any Stream from a recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.
Indian Military Academy( IMA)	Candidates having Graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	Candidates having Graduation Degree in Physics & Maths at 10+ 2 Level/Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.