UPSC CDS – I Exam, 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a recruitment notification to fill 457 positions through the CDS Examination – I 2024 for the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA branches starting from January 2025 and April 2025 under Advt. No. 4/2024, CDS-I. Eligible candidates can apply online from 20th December 2023 to 9th January 2024 until 6:00 p.m. using the provided link. Further details such as educational qualifications, age limits, the selection process, and application procedures are outlined below.
| Name of the Course | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (INA) | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Male) {OTA} | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) {OTA} | 18 |
Total Number of Posts: 457
Exam Name: Combined Defence Services Examination-I, 2023
Qualification:
– For IMA & INA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
– For AFA: Engineering degree.
– For OTA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level) or an Engineering degree.