CDS 1 2026 Application Form LIVE

UPSC will officially close the CDS 1 Application Form 2026 on December 30, 2025 (6 PM). Aspirants seeking admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), or Officers Training Academy (OTA) must ensure that they complete and submit their applications within the stipulated time.

To apply, candidates must visit the official UPSC application portal at upsconline.nic.in. As per the announced schedule, the CDS 1 Examination 2026 will be conducted on April 12, 2026 to fill a total of 451 vacancies. The examination will be held in offline mode (pen and paper based). Candidates can find the latest CDS 1 2026 application-related updates, instructions, and links below.

How to Fill CDS 1 Application Form 2026?

Candidates can complete the CDS 1 application process by following the steps outlined below:

• Visit the official website at upsconline.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on the “Account Creation” tab
• Complete the CDS registration process by entering the required personal and academic details
• Log in using the registered email ID and password or registered mobile number and OTP, along with the Universal Registration Number (URN) and password
• Pay the prescribed application fee and select the preferred examination centre
• Verify all details carefully and submit the CDS 1 application form

Direct Link to Apply for CDS 1 Application Form 2026

https://upsconline.nic.in/

Candidates are not required to send any hard copy of the CDS 1 application form. The entire application process is online only.

CDS Exam Section-Wise Marking Scheme

The detailed marking scheme for the CDS examination is provided below:

CDS Exam Pattern for OTA

The examination pattern for the Officers Training Academy (OTA) is as follows: