UPSC CDS Application Form 2026; Check important dates, notification PDF

UPSC CDS Application Form 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has started the UPSC CDS application form fill-up process. Also, the authority has released the UPSC CDS exam notification on the official website. Candidates who are eligible and interested can fill out the online UPSC CDS application form on or before December 30, 2025 (up to 6 PM). Candidates can get access to the online UPSC CDS application form on the official website- upsc.gov.in . Before submitting the UPSC CDS application fees, the candidates should pay Rs 200 using a Visa/ credit/ Debit Card/ UPI Payment/ Master/ Rupay or by using the internet banking facility. Payment through any other mode will not be accepted or valid. Also, once the UPSC CDS application fees are paid, the amount will not be refunded. Note that the female and SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the registration fees.

UPSC CDS Application Form 2026: Apply Link

To participate in the UPSC CDS application form fill-up process 2026, the candidates can go through the following direct link:

During the UPSC CDS application form fill-up process, the candidates should choose their preferred exam centre’s names, except Dispur, Chennai, Nagpur and Kolkata. However, the allotment of the exam centres will be done based on the first-apply, first-served basis.

UPSC CDS Application Form 2026: Eligibility Criteria

It is necessary to meet the eligibility criteria to fill out the UPSC CDS 2026 application form. Check out the eligibility criteria here.

• To apply for I.M.A. and the Officers’ Training Academy, the candidates should have a degree from a recognised University or equivalent
• To apply for the Indian Naval Academy, the candidates should have a degree in Engineering from a recognised University
• For Air Force Academy, the candidates should have a degree from a recognised University(with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level) or a Bachelor of Engineering

UPSC CDS 2026 Dates

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