The Union Public Service Commission has released the Admit Card for the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026. The exam will be conducted on 12 April 2026, and candidates who applied before 30 December 2025 can now download their admit cards and check the exam city details using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by logging into the UPSC portal.
UPSC CDS-I Admit Card 2026 – Out
UPSC CDS-I Examination 2026 : Short Details
UPSC CDS-I Recruitment Overview
Category
Details
Organization Name
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.
04/2026
Post Name
Combined Defence Services (CDS) I
Total Vacancies
451 Posts
Admit Card Status
Available Now
Exam Date
12 April 2026
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Apply Start Date
10 December 2025
Online Apply Last Date
30 December 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment
30 December 2025
Admit Card Release
02 April 2026
Exam Date
12 April 2026
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹200
SC / ST
₹0
Female Candidates
₹0
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Number of Posts
Indian Military Academy, IMA Dehradun
100
Indian Naval Academy, INA
26
Air Force Academy Hyderabad
32
Officer Training Academy OTA
275
Officer Training Academy OTA (Women)
18
Eligibility Criteria
Post Name
Qualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun
Bachelor’s degree in any subject. Age between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Age between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008.
Air Force Academy Hyderabad
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Age between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008.
Officer Training Academy (OTA)
Bachelor’s degree in any stream. Age between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008.
Officer Training Academy (OTA) Women
Bachelor’s degree in any stream. Age between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008.
UPSC CDS-I Notification 2026 : Age Limits As On UPSC Rules.
Age Between: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
UPSC provides age relaxation for the CDS-I position as per their regulations.
Age relaxation as per UPSC regulations.
Selection Process
Stage
Process
Stage 1
Written Exam
Stage 2
Interview
Stage 3
Medical Examination
Stage 4
Physical Examination
How to Check & Download UPSC CDS-I Admit Card 2026
Step
Instructions
1
Visit the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in)
2
Go to the “Examination / Latest Notifications / Exam Calendar” section
3
Look for the notification titled “CDS-I Admit Card 2026”
4
Click on the Exam Date / Schedule link
5
The exam date notice will open in PDF format. Review details such as exam date, reporting time, shift timings, and exam duration
