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CDS I (Combined Defence Services) 2027 - UPSC
Total Vacancies
425
Qualification
Bachelor's degree. I...
Last Date
05 Jan 2027
Pay Scale
During training: Rs ...
UPSC CDS I 2027
~425 vacancies for IMA, INA, AFA, OTA. Apply 9 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027. Exam 14 Feb 2027. SSB May-Aug 2027.
IMA, INA, AFA, OTA — Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | ~425 |
| Academies | IMA, INA, AFA, OTA |
| Apply | 9 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 |
| Exam | 14 February 2027 |
| Pay | Lt Level-10 |
Quick Summary
- Total Vacancies: 425 posts
- Last Date to Apply: 05 Jan 2027
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree. IMA/INA: any degree. AFA: degree with Physics and Maths at 10+2. OTA: any degree.
- Pay Scale: During training: Rs 56,100/month. After commission: Lt Level-10, Rs 85,000-1,10,000/month.
- How to Apply: Apply online through official website
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 09 Dec 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 Jan 2027 |
| Exam Date | 14 Feb 2027 |
| Admit Card Release | N/A |
| Result Date | N/A |
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First CDS exam of 2027 for IMA, INA, AFA, OTA entries.
Online application 9 December 2026 to 5 January 2027.