UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) has released a notification for eligible candidates. The candidates who want to join Defence have a great opportunity to apply for CDS I 2019. The candidates can submit their applications from the official website of UPSC www.upsconline.nic.in. The important details can be obtained from this page given below.
Important Dates- UPSC CDS I 2019
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| Important Events | Important Dates |
| Application procedure will starts from | 31st October 2018 |
| Last date to submit applications | 26th November 2018 |
| Last date to pay application fee | 26th November 2018 |
| Admit cards can be downloaded from | January 2019 |
| Examination Date | 3rd February 2019 |
| Declaration of result | March 2019 |
Application Fee- UPSC CDS I
The candidates have to pay the application to confirm their candidature. The application fee can be paid either through online mode (via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking) or through offline mode (via Challan). The application fee for different categories is as follows.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/ OBC candidate | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ST/Female candidates | Exempted from application fee |
Eligibility Criteria- UPSC CDS I
| Name of the Post | Age Limit | Eligibility Criteria |
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | The candidates must have born between 2nd January 1996 and 1st January 2001. | The candidates must have passed or appearing Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | The candidates must have born between 2nd January 1996 and 1st January 2001. | The candidates must have passed or appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering from a recognized University. |
| Air Force Academy | The candidates must have born between 2nd January 1996 and 1st January 2000. | The candidates must have completed Bachelor Degree in any discipline with Physics & Mathematics in 10+2 level OR
Bachelor Degree in Engineering |
| OTA (Officers Training Academy) | The candidates must have born between 2nd January 1995 and 1st January 2001. | The candidates must have passed or appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering from a recognized University. |
| OTA Women (Officers Training Academy) |
Number of Posts- UPSC CDS I
| Name of the Post | Number of Posts |
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 100 |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 45 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| OTA (Officers Training Academy) | 225 |
| OTA Women (Officers Training Academy) | 15 |
