11-December 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will soon release the notification for the CDS-1 2025 examination. Scheduled for April 13, 2025, this prestigious exam selects candidates for the Officers Training Academy, Indian Military Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, and Indian Naval Academy. The selection process includes a written examination followed by a five-day SSB interview. This article provides comprehensive information regarding the CDS-1 2025 notification and examination details.

1. Overview of the CDS Exam

Aspect	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2025
Mode of Application	Online
Language	Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Application Fees	₹200
Eligibility	20 to 24 years, Unmarried Males/Females
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

2. Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	December 11, 2024
Application Start Date	December 11, 2024
Last Date to Apply	December 31, 2024
Exam Date	April 13, 2025

3. Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian citizens, Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees
Age Limit	20 to 24 years (age relaxation as per notification)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree (varies by academy)
Physical Standards	Must meet UPSC’s prescribed standards

4. Exam Pattern

For IMA, INA, AFA (300 marks)

Subject	Marks
English	100
General Knowledge	100
Mathematics	100

For OTA (200 marks)

Subject	Marks
English	100
General Knowledge	100

5. Selection Process

Stage	Details
Stage 1	Written Examination (above cutoff)
Stage 2	SSB Interview (Group tasks, personal interviews)
Stage 3	Document Verification
Stage 4	Medical Examination

6. How to Apply

Step	Details
Visit Website	upsc.gov.in
Complete OTR	One-Time Registration (if not already done)
Fill Form	Enter personal and educational details
Upload Documents	Upload photo, signature, and necessary documents
Pay Fees	Pay online or via SBI E-Challan
Submit Form	Review and submit the application

7. Preparation Tips

Tip	Details
Understand Syllabus	Know the exam pattern and syllabus
Study Materials	Use standard books and solve previous papers
Time Management	Focus on accuracy and speed