CDS 1 Application Form 2025 Deadline Extended: Check Details Here

CDS 1 Application Form 2025 Deadline Extended: Check Details Here

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Shikha Goyal
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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 31, 2024 19:26 IST

CDS 1 application form 2025 closing date has been extended by the Commission. Now, the last date to apply is January 1, 2025. Candidates interested can complete CDS 1 application form online by visiting a new application portal as mentioned below. Scroll down for more details.

CDS 1 2025 Application last date extended

CDS 1 Application Form 2025 last date extended

CDS 2024 Application Form: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 due to technical issues. Candidates can now apply until January 1, 2025. Those candidates who have not yet filled the CDS 1 2025 application form can fill it now by visiting a new offiical Application Portal i.e. upsconline.gov.in. Approximate 457 posts are available to be filled in the organisation via the recruitment process. The CDS 2025 exam application fee is INR 200 for General and OBC candidates, while SC/ST candidates and female candidates are exempt from the fee. 

The CDS selection process 2025 consists of a written examination followed by the SSB Interview. For IMA, INA, and AFA, the written exam is divided into three sections: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics, with each section allotted two hours. For OTA, the exam comprises two sections: English and General Knowledge, also with a two-hour duration for each. The total marks for the IMA, INA, and AFA exams are 300, while the OTA exam is scored out of 200 marks.

UPSC CDS 1 2025: Important Dates

Candidates can check below the CDS 1 2025 dates of an exam. 

UPSC CDS 2025 Events

CDS 1 2025 Dates

CDS 1 Notification 2025 release date

11-Dec-2024

CDS 1 Application form 2025 

11-Dec-2024 to 31-Dec-2024 1 Jan-2025

CDS 1 Exam Date 2025

13-Apr-2025

Steps To Fill CDS 1 Application Form 2025

Candidates can check below the steps to apply for CDS 1 2025.

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Click on CDS I Application Link
  • Now, click on ‘Apply Online’ tab followed by the ‘One Time Registration (OTR)
  • Click on the new registration option and complete the process
  • Now, log in using the generated credentials and select the exam name
  • Fill out the CDS 2025 application form, upload the documents and pay the registration fee
  • Submit the online form and take a printout of it

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Q:   What are the exam dates for CDS 2025 exam?

A:

The Union Public Service Commission released the exam calendar for the year 2025. According to the UPSC CDS calendar the CDS 1 2025 application form and the notification was released on December 11, 2024 and the last date to apply was January 1, 2025 (extended). The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. On the other hand the CDS 2 exam application and notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The application remained active till June 17, 2025. However, the exam for the CDS 2 2025 will be conducted on September 14, 2025.

The candidates must be aware that these dates are released by UPSC through exam calendar. There are slight chances that the exam dates get changed due to any circumstance. However, the candidates must prepare for the CDS exams according to these exam dates.

Q:   What is the application fee for the CDS exam?

A:
The application fee for the Combined Defence Services CDS exam varies depending on the category and gender of the candidate. The application fee for CDS exam has been given below: a) For candidates belonging to the General category and male candidates of the OBC category: Rs. 200/- b) For female candidates and candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories: No fee It's important to note that these fees are subject to change, and the applicants should always check the official website of the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for the latest information on application fees.

Q:   Can I change my CDS exam centre after submitting the CDS application form?

A:
No, candidates cannot change their CDS exam centre after submitting the application form. The exam centre allotted by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC is final, and candidates must appear for the exam at the allotted centre only. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully choose their preferred exam centre while filling out the application form and ensure that they can reach the exam centre on the day of the exam. Candidates should also check the official notification and updates regarding the CDS exam on the official website of the UPSC for any changes or updates related to the exam centre.

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