The UPSC CDS 1, 2025 notification will be released on December 11, 2024, on the official UPSC website. The CDS 1, 2025 exam will be held on April 13, 2025. The application process will begin on the same day as the notification release (December 11, 2024) and the last date for submitting the online application is December 31, 2024. The exam will be conducted for recruitment into various defense academies such as the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).