OTA (Officers Training Academy) Official
Age Limit Calculator (2026)
Checking eligibility for OTA (Officers Training Academy) under Combined Defence Services. The age range is 19–25 years (as on July 1, 2026).
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Official CDS Age Guidelines 2026
Updated for 2026- Age is strictly calculated as on July 1, 2026.
- Minimum required age is 19 years.
- Base maximum age (General/UR) is 25 years.
How to Check Eligibility
Verify Your Post
You are checking for OTA (Officers Training Academy). If this isn't your target post, go back to CDS to select the right one.
Enter DOB
Input your exact Date of Birth using our fast, mobile-friendly input fields.
Select Category
Tap your reservation category to instantly get your "Eligible" or "Not Eligible" verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this age calculator officially provided by CDS?
No. FreeApplyTools is an independent utility platform. However, our engine is hardcoded to strictly follow the official CDS notification rules and cut-off dates for 2026.
What is the official Cut-off Date for age calculation?
For the 2026 cycle, CDS calculates your exact age as on July 1, 2026. Our calculator automatically uses this exact date.
Common OTA (Officers Training Academy) Age Eligibility Errors
"Applying under wrong category relaxation"
Many candidates select General instead of their eligible reservation category, missing out on age relaxation of up to 5–10 years for OBC/SC/ST.
"Incorrect DOB entered during registration"
Even a single-day typo can render you ineligible. Always cross-check your DOB against your 10th certificate before submitting.
"Cut-off date confusion"
CDS calculates age as on July 1, 2026 — not the exam date or application date. Our calculator already uses this exact date.