UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Timetable: The timetable for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 examination 2025 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
UPSC CDS 2025 recruitment: Vacancy details
This recruitment aims for 457 vacancies across different defence academies under the UPSC CDS 2025 recruitment.
UPSC CDS 2025 timetable
According to the official notice, the UPSC CDS (1) exam 2025 will be conducted in three shifts on April 13, 2025.
UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Timetable | upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS 2025 exam details
Candidates vying for admission to famous defence academies such as the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) will take the exam offline via the traditional pen-and-paper format.
Aspirants for OTA just need to take the English and General Knowledge papers, however, those for IMA, INA, or AFA must take all three.
UPSC CDS (1) 2025: Admit Card
The UPSC CDS 1 e-admit card 2025 will be made accessible on the last working day of the week before the examination. Aspirants will be allowed to download it from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, providing their registration information.
UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Selection Process
The selection procedure for UPSC CDS 1 2025 includes two phases:
1. Written Examination: Aspirants must pass the subject-specific papers based on their academic choices.
2. SSB Interview: Shortlisted applicants will continue to the Service Selection Board (SSB) for an interview evaluating their leadership potential, personality, and aptitude for defence services.
3. Aspirants will get training to enter the Indian defence forces in different roles.
