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Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Recruited through the Combined Defence Services Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10)
Age limit
Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008
Classification
Army officer entry (unmarried men)
Vacancies
100
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy — 163rd (DE) Course, July 2027 | ₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10) | Army officer entry (unmarried men) | Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
Age limit
Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Written exam: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (300 marks).
See the full UPSC CDS exam pattern →UPSC CDS 2026 important dates
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application (last date) | 9 June 2026 (6 pm) |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Course commencement | IMA, INA and AFA: July 2027; OTA: October 2027 |
Source: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II (published 20 May 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun through UPSC CDS?
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10), as printed in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC CDS Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun 2026?
Candidates must be born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun?
Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
Which exam stages apply to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun?
Written exam: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (300 marks).
How many Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun vacancies are there?
100, as per the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II.