Short Information
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Combined Defence Services (CDS 1) Examination 2022 on 10th April 2022 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy. Eligible candidates apply online for UPSC CDSE Examination (I), 2022 (including SSC Women Non Technical Course)
Application fees
₹ 200/- for General and OBC Candidates.
Important dates
Last Date 11/01/2022
Payment Mode
Online Payment
Age Limit
For IMA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2004 only are eligible.
For Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2004 only are eligible.
For Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2023 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2003.
For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Course for men): Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1998 and not later than 1st January, 2004 only are eligible.
For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course): Unmarried women, issue less widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1998 and not later than 1st January, 2004.
Vacancy Details
| Name of the Course | Approximate Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun 154th (DE) Course commencing in January 2023 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC 'C Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala — Course commencing in January 2023 Executive (General Service) [including 06 vacancies reserved for NCC 'C' Certificate holders (Naval Wing)] |
22 |
|
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad — (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January 2023 i.e. No. 213 F(P) Course [03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry]
|
32 |
| Officers' Training Academy, Chennai — 117th SSC (NT) Course commencing in April 2023 |
170 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai — 31st SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April 2023 |
17 |
Physical Eligibility
NA
Education Qualification
Degree
How To Apply
Eligible Candidates are required to apply Online through UPSC Online Portal. The candidates are required to fill Part I and Part II Registration.
