UPSC Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 845 Combined Defence Services Examination

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UPSC Recruitment 2025: Apply for 845 Combined Defence Services Examination vacancies. Union Public Service Commission invited applications from eligible and interested candidates to fill up Combined Defence Services Examination Posts through UPSC official notification December 2025. Job seekers who are looking for a career in All India Government can make use of this opportunity. Interested candidates can Apply Online on or before 30-Dec-2025

UPSC Vacancy Notification

Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
No of Posts: 845
Job Location: All India
Post Name: Combined Defence Services Examination
Salary: Rs. 56,100 – 2,25,000/- Per Month

UPSC Vacancy & Qualification Details

Course Name No of Posts Qualification
Indian Military Academy 100 Degree, BE/B.Tech
Indian Naval Academy 26
Air Force Academy 32
Officers Training Academy (Men) 275
Officers Training Academy (Women) 18
National Defence
Academy (Army)		 208 10th, 12th
National Defence
Academy (Navy)		 42
National Defence
Academy (Air Force)		 120
Naval Academy 24 12th

UPSC Rank Wise Salary Details

Rank Name Salary (Per Month)
Lieutenant Rs. 56,100 -1,77,500/-
Captain Rs. 61,300- 1,93,900/-
Major Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200/-
Lieutenant Colonel Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400/-
Colonel Rs. 1,30,600-2,15,900/-
Brigadier Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600/-
Major General Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200/-
Lieutenant General HAG Scale Rs. 1, 82, 200-2,24,100/-
HAG+Scale Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/-
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General Rs. 2,25,000/-
COAS
Lt to Maj Rs. 56,100 – 2,07,200/-
Lt Col to Maj Gen Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,18,200/-
Lt Gen (HAG Scale) Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100/-
Lt Gen (HAG+ Scale) Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/-
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lt Gen Rs. 2,25,000/-

UPSC Age Limit Details

  • Age Limit: As per the Union Public Service Commission Recruitment Notification, Candidate should have a minimum age of 20 years and Maximum of 24 years .
Course Name Age Limit (Years)
Indian Military Academy 20-24
Indian Naval Academy
Air Force Academy
Officers Training Academy (Men)
Officers Training Academy (Women)
National Defence
Academy (Army)		 As Per Norms
National Defence
Academy (Navy)
National Defence
Academy (Air Force)
Naval Academy

Age Relaxation:

As per the Union Public Service Commission Norms

Application Fee:

For Combined Defence Services Examination

  • All Other Candidates: Rs. 200/-
  • SC/ST Candidates: Nil
  • Mode of Payment: Online

For National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination

  •  All Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
  • SC/ST Candidates: Nil
  • Mode of Payment: Online

Selection Process:

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Examination
  • Medical Examination
  • SSB Interview

How to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2025

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Click on UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination Apply Online – Link given below.
  4. 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).
  5. Pay the Application Fee as per your Category. (If applicable only)
  6. 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: 10-12-2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 30-Dec-2025
  • Date of  Examination: 12th Apr 2026

UPSC Notification Important Links

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