CDS 1 Application Form 2025 Last Date on Dec 31; Get Direct Link To Apply Here

CDS 1 Application Form 2025 Last Date on Dec 31; Get Direct Link To Apply Here

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Sanjana Surbhi
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New Delhi, Updated on Dec 26, 2024 15:48 IST

CDS application form 2025 can be filled till December 31. Candidates interested can complete CDS 1 application form online by visiting the official website. Check steps to apply online here

CDS 1 Application Form 2025

CDS 1 Application Form 2025

CDS 2024 Application Form: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is accepting the online application form for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I exam 2025. Candidates who are yet to apply can fill out their CDS 1 application form online through the official website upsc.gov.in. The last date to fill up the CDS application form 2025 is December 31, 2024, by 6 PM. Once the CDS 1 application window closes, UPSC will provide the correction facility from January 1 to 7, 2025.

The CDS selection process 2025 includes 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.

Documents Required to fill CDS 1 Application Form 2025

Before filling CDS application form, candidates must keep the following documents ready:

  • Photograph and Signature: The scanned images must be in the .jpg format and the file size must be between 20 to 300 KB
  • Class 10 Certificate: Candidates must have their matriculation certificate ready. The details about the candidate's name, father's name, father's name, mother's name, and date of birth should match exactly with the particulars mentioned in the matriculation certificate
  • Details of Photo-Identity Proof: They should also have details of one photo ID such as an Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government. The details of this photo ID will have to be provided by the candidate while filling up the online CDS application form

How to fill CDS 1 Application Form 2025?

The CDS application form is available online at the official website. Candidates must note CDS 1 application form 2025 can only be filled in online mode. They can go through the steps provided below to know to fill up 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)

Step 4: Click on the new registration option and complete the process

Step 5: Now, log in using the generated credentials and select the exam name

Step 6: Fill out the CDS 2025 application form, upload the documents and pay the registration fee

Step 7: Submit the online form and take a printout of it

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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:   What was the last date to apply for CDS 1 application form 2025?

A:

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) application form was released on the official website for CDS 1 on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply was extended from December 31, 2024  to January 1, 2025 (6 PM). 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.gov.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?

A:
The application fees of CDS can be paid both online and offline. The steps to pay the application fees has been given below: Online a) At the last of the application form select the mode of payment online b) Select the payment gateway c) Select the mode of payment again credit card/debit card/ UPI etc. D) Pay the application fees and save the application form Offline a) Candidates have to deposit the application fee in any SBI Branch b) Fillout the details of the deposit fee in the application form by logging into the registered account.

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