UPSC CDS 1 2023 Notification and Online Application Form

 UPSC CDS 1 2023: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the latest notification and invited online applications for the Combined Defence Services Examination (1) 2023 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course] (CDSE (I1) 2023). Eligible candidates can apply online for the UPSC CDS 2023 from the website upsc.gov.in starting from December 21, 2022. All the details related to the UPSC CDS Examination 2023 are given here.

UPSC CDS 1 2023

UPSC CDS (1) 2023

UPSC CDS 1 2023 Overview

Recruitment AuthorityUnion Public service commission (UPSC)
Post NameLieutenant
Vacancy341
Pay Scale/ SalaryLevel-10 (Rs. 56100-177500/-)
Last Date to ApplyJanuary 9, 2023
Job LocationAll India
CategoryUPSC CDS 1 2023 Notification and Online Form

Important Dates for UPSC CDS 1 2023

Apply Online StartDecember 21, 2022
Last Date to ApplyJanuary 10, 2023
Exam DateApril 16, 2023

Application Fees for UPSC CDS 2023

  • Gen/ OBC/ EWS: Rs. 200/-
  • SC/ST/ Sons of JCOs/ ORs/ Female: Rs. 0/-
  • Payment Mode: Online/ Cash Payment

Vacancy Details for UPSC CDS 1 2023

Post NameVacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala22
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad32
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men)170
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women)17
Total341

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS 1 2023

PostAge (Born Between)Educational Qualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun2.1.2000- 1.1.2005Graduation
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala2.1.2000- 1.1.2005B.Tech
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad2.1.2000- 1.1.2004B.Tech OR Physics + Maths till 12th 
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men)2.1.1999- 1.1.2005Graduation
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women)2.1.1999- 1.1.2005Graduation

Selection Process of UPSC CDS 1 2023

The Selection Process for the UPSC CDS Exam 2023 includes the following stages:

  • Written Exam
  • SSB/ Personality Test/ Interview/ Medical Examination/ DV
  • Merit

Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS 1 2023 for IMA, INA, IFA

  • Negative Marking: Yes
  • Time Duration: 2 Hours
SubjectMarks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Elementary Mathematics  100
Total 300

Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS for Officer’s Training Academy 

  • Time Duration: 2 Hours
  • Negative Marking: Yes
SubjectMarks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Total 200

UPSC CDS 1 2023 SSB/ Interview Marks

AcademySSB Marks
Indian Military Academy300
Indian Naval Academy300
Indian Air Force Academy300
Officers’ Training Academy200

How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2023

Follow these Steps to Apply Online for UPSC CDS Examination 2023

  • Check the eligibility from the UPSC CDS Notification 2023
  • Click on the UPSC CDS 2023 Apply Online link given below or visit the website upsc.gov.in
  • Duly fill up the Application Form and upload the required documents
  • Pay the Application Fee if required
  • Take a printout of the application form for future reference

Important Links


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