UPSC CDS 1 2026 Notification Out: 451 Defense Posts, Apply by Dec 30

• UPSC has released the notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (1), 2026.
• Candidates can apply online via upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in by December 30, 2025, 6:00 PM.
• Vacancies are available for IMA (100), INA (26), AFA (32), OTA Men (275), and OTA Women (18) courses.
• Eligibility criteria vary by course; the application fee is ₹200 for Gen/OBC/EWS, with SC/ST/Women candidates exempt.
• The selection process includes a written exam, SSB interview, document verification, and medical examination.

Why It Matters: This offers a key opportunity for a career in India's armed forces.