CDS Application Form 2026: Registration Steps, Apply Online for UPSC CDS 1
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
CDS Application Form 2026: The authority will release the CDS 1 application form on the official website along with the notification. As per the official calendar released, the CDS 1 application process will start on December 10, 2025 and will close on December 30, 2025. UPSC CDS 2 online form will be released on May 20, 2026 along with the CDS notification. The last date to register for the exam is June 8, 2026.
Check the CDS eligibility criteria before filling out the CDS application form. Candidates are required to pay a fee of INR 200 by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank. Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
CDS exam is conducted for the selection of candidates for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, and Officers Training Academy, Chennai courses.
- CDS Application Form 2026: UPSC OTR
- CDS Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to apply for CDS 2026 online?
- Filling Part I of CDS Application Form 2026
- How to Choose Exam Centres in CDS Application Form?
- CSS Application Correction Window
- CDS Career Growth
- Other Defence Exam Application Form
- CDS Application 2026 FAQs
CDS Application Form 2026: UPSC OTR
Registration: 10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25
CDS Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CDS 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec ' 25 | CDS 1 Notification 2026 |
| 10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25 | CDS 1 Application Process 2026 |
| 12 Apr ' 26 | CDS 1 Exam 2026 |
| 20 May ' 26 | CDS 2 Notification 2026 |
| 20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26 | CDS 2 Application Process 2026 |
| 13 Sep ' 26 | CDS 2 Exam Date 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep ' 25 | CDS 2 Exam 2025 |
| 04 Sep ' 25 | CDS 2 2025 admit card |
| 07 Jul ' 25 - 09 Jul ' 25 | CDS 2 2025 application correction dates |
How to apply for CDS 2026 online?
Registration: 10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25
Filling Part I of CDS Application Form 2026
How to Choose Exam Centres in CDS Application Form?
CSS Application Correction Window
CDS Career Growth
Other Defence Exam Application Form
CDS Application 2026 FAQs
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application 25 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25