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Officers' Training Academy (OTA) Chennai — Men
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 2002 – 01 Jul 2008
Classification
Army Short Service Commission (unmarried men)
Vacancies
275
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA Chennai — 126th SSC (Men) (NT) Course, October 2027 | ₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10) | Army Short Service Commission (unmarried men) | Born 01 Jul 2002 – 01 Jul 2008 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
Age limit
Born 01 Jul 2002 – 01 Jul 2008, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Written exam: English and General Knowledge (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (200 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 Officers' Training Academy (OTA) Chennai — Men 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 Officers' Training Academy (OTA) Chennai — Men 2026?
Candidates must be born 01 Jul 2002 – 01 Jul 2008, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Officers' Training Academy (OTA) Chennai — Men?
Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
Which exam stages apply to Officers' Training Academy (OTA) Chennai — Men?
Written exam: English and General Knowledge (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (200 marks).
How many Officers' Training Academy (OTA) Chennai — Men vacancies are there?
275, as per the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II.