CDS 1 Application Form 2025 Last Date to Apply Online (Jan 1) @upsc.gov.in

The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 was January 1, 2025.

The candidates have to qualify in different tests to be enrolled in the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The different levels of the CDS selection process have been given below for the candidates:

• Written Exam
• SSB Interview/Personality Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Yes, girls can apply for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam.

• The application fees can be paid both online and offline
• The application fees are INR 200 for General and OBC male candidates
• SC and ST candidates are exempted from fee payment

• Candidates have to register themselves on the OTR (One Time Registration) page. 
• Fill out all the details asked on the registration page 
• Upload the document (if needed)
• The login ID will be generated by the UPSC for the candidates and will be sent to the registered mobile and email id 
• Go to the latest exam tab and click on the  CDS 1 exam link 
• Fill out the application by giving the details that have been asked in the form 

 The CDS 1 application form can be filled in two parts. Part I comprises the candidate’s registration, choosing the preferred branches, verifying details, and generation of registration ID. Part II comprises paying the application fees, selection of exam centre, and uploading scanned images of photograph and signature.

The CDS selection process comprises two stages-written exams and an SSB interview. Candidates qualifying for the written exam are called for an SSB interview. The final selection for the CDS 2024 exam will be done based on the written exam and SSB interview. After undergoing training at the respective defence academies, candidates join the post of lieutenant.

The CDS 1 2025 last date to apply has been extended. Candidates can apply until January 1, 2025 (6 PM).

The Combined Defence Services Examination, commonly known as CDS, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. It is a national-level competitive exam. CDS's full form is the Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS). The CDS exam is held twice a year, usually in April and September. Every year, a large number of candidates appear for the national-level Defence entrance examination. The selection of candidates is based on the written exam followed by the SSB Interview for intelligence and personality tests. Shortlisted candidates are placed at the following academies based on their preferences and merit. Candidates selected through the CDS 2024 written exam will undergo training Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). After completing training, candidates are selected for the post of lieutenant. 

The CDS selection process comprises various stages: At the first stage, the candidates have to take the written test which is of 300 marks (for INA, IMA and AFA) and 200 marks (OTA). The candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for the SSB Interview. At the second stage, the candidates have to undergo the vigorous 5 days interview in which the candidates are assessed on the physical, psychological and analytics level. The SSB interview is followed by the medical test in which the candidates are assessed on physical standards In the final stage merit list is released along with the release of the CDS results.

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

To register for OTR, the candidates have to follow the steps given below:

• Go to the official website- upsconline.nic.in
• Click on the new registration tab
• Fill out the details- Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Mobile number, Email Id, etc 
• Enter the captcha 
• Click on Submit 
• OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email id 
• Re-login into your account and reset the password 
• Again Login into the account and go for the CDS application link

The authority extended the CDS 1 2025 application last date to apply due to techincal issues.

The Commission extended the last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 application form. Candidates can apply until January 1, 2025.

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the link available for CDS 1 form correction 
• Log in to the registered account using login credentials
• Make corrections to theCDS 1 application correction
• Save and print a copy of the modified CDS 1 application form 
• Log out from the registered profile

The topics given in CDS syllabus are of Class 10, 12, and Graduation levels. Candidates can check below CDS syllabus.

UPSC introduced the One Time Registration (OTR) platform for the candidates to fill out the application form for any exam under UPSC. The OTR is done once in a lifetime. The OTR can be filled at any time in a year. 

The candidates need to follow the steps given below to register themselves on the OTR platform:

• Go to the official website: upsconline.nic.in 
• Click on the registration link
• Click on the new registration tab
• Fill out the details asked- Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name, Mobile Number, Email Id, etc
• Password will be sent to the registered email id and mobile number. 
• Re-login to the account and reset the password 
• After the re-login go to the account and click on the CDS application form link to apply for the exam 

The CDS 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

Yes. The authority has extended the closing date for the CDS 1 2025 application form. Candidates can apply until January 1, 2025.

The Commission has extended the application closing date for CDS 1 2025 to January 1, 2025. Candidates can visit the new offiical Application portal i.e. upsconline.gov.in to apply for CDS 1 2025. 

Due to technical issues, the authority extended the last date to apply for CDS 1 2025. Candidates can apply nos until January 1, 2025 by visiting the new Application Portal upsconline.gov.in.

The Commission has extended the last date to apply for the CDS 1 2025 exam due to technical issue. The last date to apply is January 1, 2025. Candidates can apply by visiting the new official application portal i.e. upsconline.gov.in.

The CDS 1 notification 2025 was released on December 11, 2024 and the last date to fill the application form is December 31, 2024 (today, 6 PM). The CDS 1 exam 2025 will be conducted on April 13, 2025. 

The last date to apply for the CDS 1 2025 application form is Decenber 31, 2024 (6 PM). 

• The application fees can be paid both online and offline
• The application fees are INR 200 for General and OBC male candidates
• SC and ST candidates are exempted from fee payment

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.

The authority will close the CDS 1 2025 application window today at 6 PM. Still those who have not yet applied can apply by visiting the official website.

A total of 457 vacancies are announced for CDS 1 2025.

The CDS 1 2025 application form was released on December 11, 2024, and the candidates will be allowed to fill out the CDS 1 2025 application till December 31, 2024 (6 PM) (TODAY). Less tiime is left. Hurry up!

The candidates have to qualify in different tests to be enrolled in the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The different levels of the CDS selection process have been given below for the candidates:

• Written Exam
• SSB Interview/Personality Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) activated the CDS 1 2025 application form link online on December 11, 2024. The last date to fill out the CDS 1 Application Form 2025 is December 31, 2024 (6 PM). 

Click here to apply for CDS 1 2025 exam-https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/

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

• Photograph and Signature: Before starting filling up the CDS online form, candidates must have their photographs and signatures duly scanned in the .jpg format in such a manner that each file should not exceed 300 KB and must not be less than 20 KB in size 
• Class 10 Certificate: Candidates must have their matriculation certificate ready prior to filling up the CDS application form. The details related to the candidate's name, father's name, father's name, mother's name, and date of birth are required to be filled in the application form. These particulars should match exactly with the particulars mentioned in the matriculation certificate.
• Details of Photo-Identity Proof: The Candidate 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 application form. Candidates will have to upload a scanned copy of their Photo ID whose details have been provided in the online application by him/her. This photo ID will be used for all future referencing and the candidate is advised to carry this ID while appearing for examination/Personality Test/SSB. 

The steps to fill out the application form are given below:

• Go to the official website for application-  upsconline.nic.in
• Log in to your registered account or register for the OTR (the steps to register for UPSC OTR have been given below in the article)
• Click on the CDS exam link
• Fill out the details asked
• Upload the photograph, signature, and Photo Identity card
• Make the application fee for the CDS exam 
• Choose the CDS exam centre
• Finally, submit the application form 
• A confirmation message will be sent to the candidate's registered mobile number and email id 

(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

The CDS 1 2025 application form was released on December 11, 2024, and the candidates will be allowed to fill out the CDS 1 2025 application till December 31, 2024 (6 PM). 

Yes, girls can apply for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam.

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of INR 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank.

Candidates can check below the steps to register for OTR:

• Go to the official website- upsconline.nic.in
• Click on the new registration tab
• Fill out the details- Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Mobile number, Email Id, etc 
• Enter the captcha 
• Click on Submit 
• OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email id 
• Re-login into your account and reset the password 
• Again Login into the account and go for the CDS application link

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 last date to pay the application fee through pay by cash mode was December 30, 2024. Candidates can pay the application fees online till December 31, 2024.

The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 is December 31, 2024 (6 PM).