12/12/2025
CDS 1 2026 NOTIFICATION OUT! Everything you need to know about the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam in one video.
The UPSC has released the notification for CDS 1 2026, offering 451 vacancies across various academies. Get the complete guide on the exam pattern, detailed syllabus, crucial dates, and the major application mistake candidates often make!
🚨 MUST-AVOID APPLICATION MISTAKE!
As advised in the video, do not fill the application form yourself on a laptop or mobile. Visit a cyber cafe and have a professional handle it to avoid errors in photo uploading, Date of Birth, Aadhaar details, etc.
✅ CDS 1 2026 Key Details
Detail
Information
Total Vacancies
451
OTA Vacancies
275 (Highest)
Application Window
Dec 10, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025(5 PM)
Exam Date
April 12, 2026
📚 Exam Pattern & Strategy
• For OTA (Officers Training Academy): Only English and General Knowledge are required. No Mathematics. The target score for written exam success is approximately 85 out of 200 marks. SSB is 200 marks.
• For IMA, INA, AFA: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics are required. The total written exam is 300 Marks. SSB is 300 marks.
• Mathematics Syllabus Focus: The video highlights that 70-75 questions come from Advanced Mathematics, including Trigonometry, Algebra, Geometry, and Mensuration.
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