CDS 1 2025 Application Window Closing Soon; Check Dates and Steps To Apply
UPSC CDS 1 2025 application form last date is approaching soon. Candidates who are yet to fill out the CDS 1 application form 2025 must apply soon at the official website. Check details here
CDS 1 2025 Application Window Closing Soon
CDS 1 Application Form 2025: The Union Public Service Commission is accepting the CDS 1 application form 2025 online. Interested candidates can fill out the CDS 2025 application form by visiting the official website of UPSC: upsc.gov.in. The last date to complete the CDS 1 application form is December 31, 2024, by 6 PM.
As per the schedule, the CDS I exam 2025 will be held on April 13. The CDS exam is conducted to select candidates for admission into the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Air Force Academy, Hyderabad; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala; and Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
How to fill CDS 1 2025 Application Form?
The CDS application form can be filled only in online mode at the official website. Candidates can go through the steps provided below to know to fill out the CDS 1 application form:
Step 1: Go to the official website: upsc.gov.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click on CDS I Application Link
Step 3: Now, click on ‘Apply Online’ tab followed by the ‘One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations of UPSC’ option
Step 4: Click on the new registration option and complete the process
Step 5: Now, log in using the generated credentials
Step 5: Now, select the exam name
Step 6: Fill out the CDS 2025 application form, upload the documents and pay the fee
Step 7: Submit the online form and take a printout of it
CDS 1 Application Fees
Applicants filling out the CDS application form can pay the examination fee through cash/credit card/debit card or net banking. Check the table to know the CDS 1 registration fees 2025:
| Categories | CDS Application fees |
|---|---|
| General and OBC male candidates | INR 200 |
| Female/SC/ST candidates | Nil |
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Q: What is the application fee for the CDS exam?
Q: When will the CDS 1 application form 2025 be released?
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) application form has been released on the official website for CDS 1 on December 11, 2024. Also, for the CDS 2 exam from May 28, 2025 to June 17, 2025. The candidates can apply for the exam by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website- upsconline.nic.in
- Login into the account on the OTR platform (The registration process for OTR has given above)
- Fill out the details that have been asked for part 1 registration
- Upload the photograph, signature and photo identity proof
- Make the application fees
- Choose the exam centre for the CDS 1 exam
- Finally, submit the application form
- The confirmation message will be sent to the registered mobile number and email id
Q: How can I pay the application fee for the CDS exam?
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