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 Educational Qualification Details
- Educational Qualification: As per UPSC official notification candidate should have completed 12th, Degree, BE/ B.Tech from any of the recognized boards or Universities.
| 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 for UPSC Recruitment (Combined Defence Services Examination) Jobs
Eligible candidates can apply Online at UPSC official website upsc.gov.in, Starts from 28-05-2025 to 17-Jun-2025
Steps to Apply for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination Jobs 2025
- Candidates should apply online only through UPSC official website upsc.gov.in
- Before applying, the candidates should keep a scanned image of their Documents.
- Candidate should have a valid e-mail ID and Mobile Number is mandatory for registration and email ID and the given mobile number should be kept active. Union Public Service Commission will send intimation regarding certificate verification and other important updates
- Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application including Name of the Candidate, Post Applied, Date of birth, Address, Email ID, etc. will be considered as final. Candidates are requested to fill in the UPSC online application form with the utmost care, as most of them likely no correspondence regarding change of details will be entertained.
- Application fees can be done through either online mode or offline mode. (If Applicable).
- At last, Click on submit the application form, After submitting the application, candidates can save/ print their application number for further Reference.
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