UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts CDS examination 2 times in a year, conduct Combined Defence Services (CDS 2018) examination for providing admission to candidates in recruit eligible & deserving applicants in Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy & Indian Air Force Academy. The CDS 1 2018 Online Application will be started from 8th November 2017 whereas CDS -2 2018 application form will be available from 8th August 2018.
Important Dates for UPSC CDS 2018 Exam I
| Date of Notification | 8th November 2017 |
| Last date to apply for UPSC CDS I Exam | 4th December 2017 |
| Exam Date ( UPSC CDS I Exam) | 4th February 2018 |
Important Dates for UPSC CDS 2018 Exam II
| Date of Notification | 8th August 2018 |
| Last date to apply for UPSC CDS II Exam | 3rd September 2018 |
| Exam Date ( UPSC CDS II Exam) | 18th November 2018 |