UPSC CDS Job Posts (2026)
Everything you need to know about the job posts for the Combined Defence Services Examination organized by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Tackle the high competition (~0.2% (Approx. 7,000-8,000 clear written out of 3-4 Lakhs; ~400-500 final selection) success rate) and hard difficulty with these detailed insights.
Job Profiles & Overview
UPSC CDS is a premier examination for graduates to join the Indian Armed Forces as Commissioned Officers. The exam has two main patterns: candidates opting for IMA, INA, and AFA must appear for English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. Candidates opting for OTA (Men & Women) appear only for English and General Knowledge. The written exam is followed by a rigorous 5-day SSB Interview.
Available Posts
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
- Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Madras) - SSC Course (Men)
- Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai - SSC Women (Non-Technical)