The CDS exam is conducted by the UPSC, which is a constitutional body responsible for conducting exams for various government jobs in India. The UPSC is known for its transparency and fairness, and it ensures that the exam is conducted in a fair and impartial manner. The exam is a multiple-choice question paper, and it tests the candidate's knowledge, skills, and aptitude. The exam is divided into two tiers, and candidates who clear the first tier are eligible to appear for the second tier.
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 400 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Category / Post | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR/General | 20 yrs | 24 yrs |
| OBC | 20 yrs | 27 yrs |
| SC/ST | 20 yrs | 29 yrs |
| Stage/Tier | Mode | Subjects | Qs | Marks | Duration | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Offline (Pen and Paper) | English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics | 340 | 340 | 2 hours 30 minutes | -0.33 |
| Tier-II | Offline (Pen and Paper) | English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics | 240 | 300 | 2 hours 30 minutes | -0.33 |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy | 100 | Pay Level 10 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 45 | Pay Level 10 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 | Pay Level 10 |
| Officers Training Academy (Men) | 170 | Pay Level 10 |
| Officers Training Academy (Women) | 17 | Pay Level 10 |
Last date: Jun 2026
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