UPSC has published a recruitment notification for Combined Defence Services Examination job vacancies. Union Public Service Commission invited applications from eligible Job seekers.Those who are looking for UPSC Jobs in All India can register & Apply Online before the last date 17-Jun-2025.
UPSC Recruitment 2025
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name(s) | Combined Defence Services Examination |
| No. of Posts | 859 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Education Qualification | 12th, Degree, BE/ B.Tech |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 17-Jun-2025 |
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 |
Eligibility Criteria
UPSC Educational Qualification Details
- Educational Qualification: As per UPSC official notification candidate should have completed 12th, Degree, BE/ B.Tech from any of the recognized board or University.
| Course Name | Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | Degree |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | BE/ 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 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 (NFSG) | Rs.225000/- |
| COAS | Rs.250000/- |
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
How to Apply Online for UPSC Vacancies
Candidates applications are required to be submitted in online mode only at the official website of Union Public Service Commission i.e., upsc.gov.in In the online Application Form, candidates are required to upload the scanned documents. For detailed instructions, please refer to the Official notification, attached below.
Important Dates:
- Start Date to Apply Online: 28-05-2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17-Jun-2025
- Last date to pay the application fee: 17-06-2025
- Date of Commencement of Examination: 14-September-2025
- Date of Commencement of Indian Naval Academy Course: 01st July 2026
UPSC Notification Important Links
- Official Notification for Combined Defence Services Examination pdf: Click Here
- Official Notification for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in