SSB procedure for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 includes a two-stage selection process. Stage I consists of the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and the Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT), where candidates are shortlisted based on combined performance. Stage II involves an interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and a conference, conducted over four days.
1. Written Exam ( OIR Test )
2. Interview, Group Test, Psychhology Other
3. Final Result
4. Selection Complete
UPSC CDS I Job 2025 Pay Scale
Pay Scale and Allowances for Selected Candidates in UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 The salary structure for various ranks in the Indian Army under the UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025 is given below:
| Lieutenant |
Level 10 |
Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 |
| Captain |
Level 10 B |
Rs. 61,300 - Rs. 1,93,900 |
| Major |
Level 11 |
Rs. 69,400 - Rs. 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel |
Level 12A |
Rs. 1,21,200 - Rs. 2,12,400 |
| Colonel |
Level 13 |
Rs. 1,30,600 - Rs. 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier |
Level 13A |
Rs. 1,39,600 - Rs. 2,17,600 |
| Major General |
Level 14 |
Rs. 1,44,200 - Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale |
Level 15 |
Rs. 1,82,200 - Rs. 2,24,100 |
| HAG+ Scale |
Level 16 |
Rs. 2,05,400 - Rs. 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (NFSG) |
Level 17 |
Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) |
| COAS |
Level 18 |
Rs. 2,50,000 (fixed) |
Military Service Pay (MSP)
Rs. 15,500 per month (fixed) for ranks from Lieutenant to Brigadier.
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training:
Rs. 56,100 per month during training at IMA & OTA. Successful commissioning leads to pay adjustments based on Level 10.
Additional Allowances:
Risk and Hardship Allowance: Based on service location.
Dearness Allowance: Provided as per the same rates applicable to civilian personnel.
Kit Maintenance Allowance: Combined into the new Dress Allowance of Rs. 25,000 with a 25% increase expected soon.
Apply Online for UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2025
First of all, all candidates should note that UPSC has made the Online Time Registration (OTR) system mandatory for the Combined Defence Services and all other government job applications.
Candidates interested in applying for Combined Defence Services (CDS I) recruitment must submit their applications between December 11, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
If you are interested in applying for the UPSC CDS I recruitment, you must first complete the UPSC OTR process.
The direct link is provided below on the India Sarkari Naukri website, through which you can visit the official UPSC website.
Once the OTR process is completed, you can now apply for the recruitment online. Ensure that you fill out the application form carefully and with complete and accurate information.
In the application form, fill in your name, address, photo, signature, and all other required details carefully. Note that the application fee is only submitted during the OTR process.
After completing the application process, take a printout of your application for future reference.