UPSC CDS (II) 2024:

On May 15, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF, announcing 459 openings. Candidates who want to start their careers in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, or Officer's Training Academy must pass the CDS Exam, a nationwide exam that is held twice a year. In order to be eligible for the Combined Defence Service Examination (II) in 2024, applicants must pass a written exam, then move on to the interview stage and a medical examination. At www.upsc.gov.in, the CDS 2 2024 online registration procedure has begun. Every aspect of the CDS Exam 2024 is covered in this article, including crucial deadlines, qualifications, openings, test format, syllabus, and selection procedure, among other things.

On May 15, 2024, the official UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF for the CDS (II) 2024 Examination for the Course starting in July 2025 was made available on the official website www.upsc.gov.in. It includes all the information needed to prepare for the exam, such as available slots, crucial deadlines, application procedures, and other details. Through UPSC Calendar 2024, the Union Public Service Commission has released the key dates for UPSC CDS 2024, which is the Combined Defence Service Examination (II). Since UPSC has made the CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF available, we have also included a direct download link for it here.

UPSC CDS (II): Overview

Name of the Organization	Union Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam	Combined Defence Service 2
Vacancies	459
UPSC CDS Application mode	Online
UPSC CDS Registration Process Dates	May 15 to June 4, 2024
Selection Process	Written Test SSB
Job Location	Anywhere in India
Official Website	Upsc.gov.in

Important Dates:

The CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF was made available on the UPSC's official website. May 15, 2024 is when the online form became available, and June 4, 2024 is when it must be submitted. The dates for the registration procedure are displayed in the table below.

Events	CDS 2 Dates
CDS 2 Notification 2024 Release Date	15^th May 2024
CDS 2 Application Form 2024	15^th May 2024
Online Registration Last Date	04^th June 2024 (6:00 pm)
Last Date to pay fee	04^th June 2024 (6:00 pm)
CDS 2 Admit Card 2024	7 to 10 days before the exam date
CDS 2 Exam Date 2024	1^st September 2024

UPSC CDS (II) 2024: Vacancy Details

Name of the Academy	Number of Vacancies
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 158^th (DE) Course commencing in January 2025	100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course commencing in January 2025	32
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Training Course commencing in January 2025	32
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men 121^st SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April 2025	276
Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women 35^th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2025	19
Total Vacancies	459

UPSC CDS (II) 2024: Age Limit

The official CDS notification pdf contains information about the age limit in detail, which is also included below.

(i) For IMA: Only single male candidates who were born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2006, are eligible.

(ii) Only single male candidates born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2006, are eligible to apply to the Indian Naval Academy.

(iii) For the Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years old as of July 1, 2025, meaning they were born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2005.

UPSC CDS (II) 2024: Education Qualifications

For the I.M.A. and Officers' Training Academy, a recognized university graduate degree in any discipline is required, or its equivalent.

For admission to the Indian Naval Academy, a candidate must have earned their engineering degree from an accredited university or institution.

For admission to the Air Force Academy, a candidate must possess either a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level from an accredited university.

UPSC CDS (II) 2024: Application Fee

All enrolled candidates must pay the UPSC CDS application fee, which may be done in cash at any SBI branch or online by any bank's Internet banking service, Visa, Master, Rupay, credit, debit, or UPI card. The following online fees are applied by the UPSC CDS category-wise.

Category	Application Fee
Female/SC/ST	Exempted
Others	Rs. 200/-

Crucial Points To Remember When Completing the Exam Form

i) Women candidates should prioritize OTA over all other options since they are exclusively eligible for OTA.

ii) Male candidates should designate OTA as their only option if they are vying for an Army Short Service Commission.

iii) Male candidates vying for spots in the Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Short Service Commission Course at OTA and Permanent Commission Course at IMA should designate OTA as their last choice; if they don't, OTA will be assumed to be their last choice, regardless of whether they give it a higher preference.

iv) Candidates wishing to enroll at the Air Force Academy must designate AFA as their top choice, as they must undergo the Computer Pilot Selection System (CPSS) and/or AF Medicals at the Institute of Aviation Medicines, Central Establishment. Any choice made for AFA that ranks second, third, etc. will be deemed invalid.

UPSC CDS (II) 2024: Physical Standards

Applicants for admission to the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024, must meet certain physical requirements.

1. For male candidates, a minimum height of 157 cm is acceptable.

2. The applicants' heights for the Navy are 157 cm, the Air Force are 162.5 cm, and the female candidates are 152 cm.

3. A minimum height of 152 cm is necessary for Gorkhas and candidates from the Garhwal and Kumaon hills in northeastern India.

4. The minimum height required for tribal members from the Ladhakh Region, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands, as well as exceptionally gifted athletes, is 155 cm.

5. The ideal Body Mass Index (BMI) is less than 25.

6. For males and females, the waist to hip ratio should be less than 0.9 and 0.8, respectively.

7. For men and women, respectively, the waist circumference should be less than 90 cm and 80 cm.

Marital Status and Sex:

• Only single men may apply for the CDS Exam at the Indian Military Academy and Indian Naval Academy.

• Married and single males may apply to the Indian Air Force Academy; however, marriage during training is prohibited.

• Single men and women may apply to the Officer Training Academy to take the CDS exam.

UPSC CDS (II) 2024: Selection Process

The following criteria will be used in the hiring process for AFA, IMA, INA, and Officers Training Academy posts:

Step 1: Written Exam: To select applicants for the interview exam, the UPSC will administer the CDS written exam. There are just objective-type questions on the written test. Topics included in the test were elementary mathematics and general knowledge.

Step 2: SSB Interview/Personality Test: Applicants who pass the written exam will be invited to the Service Selection Board to take an intelligence and personality test, depending on which service they would like to apply for. This phase evaluates candidates' officer-like traits, leadership abilities, and fitness for a career in the armed forces. There will be two phases to the exam. Exams like the officer intellect rating, picture perception, and description are part of stage 1.In stage two, there is a conference, group testing exercises, interview, and psychological test.

Step 3: Document Verification: Applicants will be required to present original documentation for validation, such as proof of age, educational records, and other pertinent documents filled out on the application.

Step 4: Medical Examination: Those who pass the personality test and interview move on to the next round of testing, which is a careful medical examination performed by Armed Forces Medical Services. The purpose of the medical examination is to confirm that the candidate is free from illness, disability, or syndrome and is in good physical and mental health.

How to Apply Online:

To help applicants submit online application forms for numerous recruitment/advertisements without entering their details, UPSC uses OTR (One Time Registration) services. On the OTR site, applicants can update their information in a number of categories. After entering their registration number and password, students can view their information at any time and from any location. Below is a list of the procedures to obtain an OTR Number.

Step 1: Go to the UPSC OTR's official website.

Step 2: Select the "New Registration" button located on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter information such as the applicant's name, email address, phone number, signature, gender, category, parent's and mother's names, and date of birth.

Step 4: After completing the form, click the submit button to send your registration number to your phone number and email address.

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UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam CDS I Recruitment 2024: Apply Online for 457 Posts

UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2024 released: For applicants hoping to start their careers in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Navel Academy, or Officer's Training Academy, UPSC administers the CDS Exam twice a year. On December 20, 2023, UPSC announced the CDS 1 Notification 2024, which included 457 vacancies. For the purpose of final selection, the candidates who pass the written exam will be invited to an interview round and a medical examination. Every aspect of the CDS Exam 2024, including key dates, eligibility, openings, exam format, curriculum, selection procedure, and more, has been discussed in this article. The UPSC Calendar on upsc.gov.in covers the significant dates for the UPSC CDS 2024 for the combined defense service Examination (I) released by the UPSC. On December 20, 2023, the UPSC posted the official notice and full advertisement for the CDS (I) 2024 examination on its website. This notification included all the information needed to prepare for the test, such as the dates of importance, how to apply, and the number of vacancies.

UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment- Overview:

Organization name	Union Public Service Commission
Name of the exam	Combined Defence Services Examination (I)
No. of vacancies	457
Starting Date to Apply	20th December 2023
Last Date to Apply	9th January 2024
Job Location	All over India
Mode of Application	online
Official website	upsc.gov.in

Vacancy Details:

Name of the course	No. of Vacancies
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun	100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	32
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	32
Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC men	275
Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC women	18
Total vacancies	457

Educational Qualifications:

For the IMA and Officers Training Academy, a recognized university graduation degree in any discipline is required, or an equivalent
For admission to the Indian Naval Academy, a candidate must have earned their engineering degree from an accredited university or institution.
For admission to the Air Force Academy, a candidate must process either a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level from an accredited university.

Application Fees:

Category	Application Fees
UR/ OBC/ Other	Rs.200/-
SC/ ST/ Female	Nil

Selection Process:

Written Test
SSB Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination

How To Apply Online?

Go to www.upsc.in, the UPSC's official website, or use the aforementioned URL to apply directly.
Select Examination>>Active Examinations>>from the homepage.
Apply online for the UPSC CDS 1 exam. To access the Combined Defense Examination (I) 2024, click on "Part-1".
After carefully reading all the instructions, click "yes" to continue.
You will be taken to a new page, begin accurately entering your information there.
Proceed to Part II after carefully selecting your options.
Pay the necessary application fee online or offline using the methods already mentioned.
From the list, choose the exam centre of choice. When asked to upload scanned papers, fill out the application form.
Click "Submit" after verifying all the information.
For future use, get a copy of the UPSC CDS 1 application form 2024.

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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2023:

On May 17, 2023, the Union Public Service Commission published the UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2023 announcement. A notice has been released to fill 349 positions in the combined defence services. The Union Public Service Commission will shortly hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2023. Candidates who meet the requirements may apply online between May 17 and June 6, 2023. Candidates can review the comprehensive instructions and eligibility requirements in the material below. On this website, candidates may also view the open positions by course. Candidates must understand that giving erroneous answers will result in penalties (Negative Marking).

For applicants who want to start their careers in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, or Officer's Training Academy, UPSC conducts the CDS Exam twice a year. The written test qualifiers will be contacted for an interview session and a medical assessment for the purpose of making a final decision. Every aspect of the CDS Exam 2023 has been discussed in this article, including key dates, requirements, openings, exam format, curriculum, and selection criteria. Through the UPSC Calendar 2023, the Union Public Service Commission has released the crucial dates for the UPSC CDS 2023 for the Combined Defence Service Examination (II).

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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2023: Apply Online for 349 Posts

What are the Important Dates:

Online applications are accepted through the UPSC website upsconline.nic.in or through the direct application link provided below. There are a few brief instructions for completing the online application form at the bottom of the page. Please adhere to the guidelines and submit an online application.

Start Date to Apply Online	17-02-2023
Last Date to Apply Online	06-06-2023 (6:00 PM )

Vacancy Details

The tabular column lists the approximate number of openings under Combined Defence Services that need to be filled. The course name and available spots are shown in the table below. Look for openings here.

Name of the Course	No. of Posts
Starting in July 2024, the 157th (DE) Course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun will have 13 spots set aside for holders of NCC 'C' Certificates (Army Wing).	100
Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - Course starting in July 2024 [includes 06 positions for NCC 'C' Certificate (Naval Wing) holders]	32
Pre-Flying) Training Course at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, Number 216 F(P) Course, beginning in July 2024 [containing 03 places allocated for NCC 'C' Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry]	32
120th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course at Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), starting in October 2024	169
34th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course at Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), starting in October 2024	16
Total	349

What is the Pay Scale:

Rank	Pay Scale
Lieutenant	Rs.56,000- Rs.1,77,000
Captain	Rs.61,000-Rs.1,93,900
Major	Rs.69,400-Rs.2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	Rs.1.21.200-Rs.2,12,400
Colonel	Rs.1,30,600-Rs.2,15,900
Brigadier	Rs.1,39,600-Rs.2,17,600
Major General	Rs.1,44,200-Rs.2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG Scale	Rs.1,82,200-Rs.2,24,400
HAG + Scale	Rs.2,05,400-Rs.2,24,400
VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Rs.2,25,000
COAS	Rs.2,50,000
Military Service Pay (MSP) to the Officers from the rank of the Lieutenant to Brigadier	Rs.15,500
Stipend for male or female cadets for the course of their training at a service academy, including their time in the IMA and OTA.	Rs.56,000

What is the Age Limit:

Only those applicants who have reached the following age restriction are eligible for the position.

1. Candidates for the IMA and Indian Naval Academy must have been born between 2 January 2000 and 1 July 2005.

2. Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years old as of July 1, 2024, i.e., born between July 2, 2000, and July 1, 2004.

Education Qualification:

Candidates for the I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy in Chennai should have earned a graduate degree or an equivalent.

Candidates must have earned a B.E. or B.Tech. (Degree in Engineering) or an M.E. or M.Tech.

Candidates for the Air Force Academy should possess any degree (with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level) or a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree.

What is the Application Fee:

Candidates must pay the application fee by depositing cash, using State Bank of India's online banking service, or using a Visa, Mastercard, or Rupay credit or debit card at any SBI branch. Candidates who are female, SC, or ST are not need to pay any fees.