UPSC CDS Recruitment 2018 for IMA, INA, AFA, OTA Posts

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications from qualified candidates for IMA, INA, AFA, OTA posts in the organisation through Combined Defence Services(CDS). The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total number of vacancies is 417. The applications have to be submitted online on the official website of Union Public Service Commission, the link for which is given at the end of the post.  The candidates have to submit the applications on or before the last date i.e 26th November 2018. All the important details like educational qualifications, pay scale etc. are mentioned in the official notification. This is a good opportunity to work in the Union Public Service Commission

About the vacancies

The total number of vacancies for this recruitment are as follows:

  • Total: 417 Posts
    • Indian Military Academy( IMA) – 100 Posts
    • Indian Naval Academy (INA) – 45 Posts
    • Air Force Association (AFA) – 32 Posts
    • Officers Training Academy (OTA) – 225 Posts
    • OTA Women – 15 posts

Educational Qualifications

The educational qualification needed for this recruitment are as follows:

  • INA: Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering
  • AFA: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 LevelOR Bachelor Degree in Engineering
  • IMA / OTA: Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream

Age Limit

The age limit for this recruitment are as follows:

  • IMA / INA: 02.01.1996 to 01.01.2001
  • AFA: 02.01.1996 to 01.01.2000
  • OTA: 02.01.1995 to 01.01.2001.

Application Fee

The application fee for this recruitment are as follows:

  • General/OBC – Rs.200/-
  • SC/ST/Female :NIL

Last Date

The last date for this recruitment is as follows:

  • 26th November 2018

Official Links

Following are the official links and other important dates related to this recruitment:


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