UPSC Recruitment 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification at upsc.gov.in for recruitment to the Post of Combined Defence Services Examination in All India. Interested candidates can Apply Online on or before 17-Jun-2025.
UPSC Vacancy Details May 2025
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Details | Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Total Vacancies | 859 |
| Salary | Rs.56100-250000/- Per Month |
| Job Location | All India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Vacancy Details
| Course Name | No of Posts |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (124th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC)) | 276 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (124th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC)) | 19 |
| National Defence Academy (Army) | 208 |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) | 42 |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) | 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 36 |
UPSC Recruitment required eligibility details
UPSC Qualification Details
| Course Name | Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | Degree |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | B.E or B.Tech |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | Degree |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (124th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC)) | |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (124th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC)) | |
| National Defence Academy (Army) | 12th |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) | |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
UPSC Age Limit Details
National Defence Academy & National Naval Academy: Unmarried Male/Female Candidates born not earlier than 01-Jan-2007 and not later than 01-Jan-2010 are eligible
Combined Defence Services Examination
- For IMA & Indian Naval Academy, Unmarried Male candidates born not earlier than 02-Jul-2002 & not later than 01-Jul-2007 only are eligible
- For Air Force Academy, Minimum & Maximum Age Limit is 20 to 24 Years, As on 01-Jul-2026 (Candidates born not earlier than 02-Jul-2002 and not later than 01-Jul-2006)
Age Relaxation:
- Candidates holding Valid & current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India): 02 years for Air Force Academy
Application Fee:
For Combined Defence Services Examination Posts:
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs.200/-
- Mode of Payment: Online
For National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam Posts:
- SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process:
- Written Examination
- Intelligence & Personality Test
- Psychological Aptitude Test
- Interview
UPSC Salary Details
| Rank Name | Salary (Per Month) |
| Lieutenant | Rs.56100-177500/- |
| Captain | Rs.61300-193900/- |
| Major | Rs.69400-207200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Rs.121200-212400/- |
| Colonel | Rs.130600-215900/- |
| Brigadier | Rs.139600-217600/- |
| Major General | Rs.144200-218200/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Rs.182200-224100/- |
| HAG+Scale | Rs.205400-224400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General | Rs.225000/- |
| COAS | Rs.250000/- |
How to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025
- First of all go through the UPSC recruitment notification 2025 thoroughly and ensure the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria (The recruitment link is given below).
- Before the start of filling up application through Online mode, Please have the correct email ID and mobile number for communication purpose and keep the documents ready like ID proof, age, educational qualification, resume, if any experience etc.
- Click on UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination Apply Online – Link given below.
- Update all the required details in UPSC Online Application Form. Upload the Scanned Copies of necessary certificates/documents along with your recent Photograph (If Applicable).
- Pay the Application Fee as per your Category. (If applicable only)
- At last click on submit button to complete UPSC Recruitment 2025 Process. Most Importantly Capture the Application Number or Request number for further reference.
Important Dates:
- Start Date to Apply Online: 28-05-2025
- Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 17-Jun-2025
- Date of Commencement of Examination: 14-Sep-2025
- Date of Commencement of Indian Naval Academy Course: 01-Jul-2026
UPSC Notification Important Links
- Official Notification – Combined Defence Services Examination: Click Here
- Official Notification – National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Note:
- Candidates seeking clarification, guidance, or assistance related to the Application process or Examination details can contact the Helpline No: 011-24041001
- For Candidates with Army as first choice, Contact Phone No: 26175473, Candidates with Navy/Naval Academy as first choice, Contact Phone No: 23010097/23011282/23010151, Email: [email protected], Candidates with Air Force as first choice, Contact Phone No: 23010231 Extn. 7645/7646/7610