UPSC CDS 2/2024: Notification, Online Form, Exam Date, Qualification

 UPSC CDS 2/2024 Notification: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the Combined Defence Services Examination 2/2024 Notification on 15 May 2024 and invited online applications for the UPSC CDS 2/2024 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course] (CDSE 2/2024).

Eligible candidates can apply online for the UPSC CDS 2/2024 from the website upsc.gov.in from 15 May to 4 June 2024. The UPSC CDS 2/2024 written exam will be held on 1 September 2024

UPSC CDS 2_2024 Notification and Online Form

UPSC CDS 2/2024 Overview

Recruitment AuthorityUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post NameLieutenant
Vacancy459
Pay Scale/ SalaryLevel-10 (Rs. 56100-177500/-)
Last Date to Apply4 June 2024 up to 06:00 pm
Job LocationAll India
CategoryUPSC CDS 2/2024 Notification PDF
Official Websiteupsc. gov.in

Important Dates

Apply start15 May 2024
Apply Last Date4 June 2024, up to 06:00 pm
Exam Date1 September 2024

Application Fees

Gen/ OBC/ EWSRs. 200/-
SC/ST/ Sons of JCOs/ ORs/ FemaleRs. 0/-
Mode of PaymentOnline

UPSC CDS 2/2024 Age Limit:

  • For IMA— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
  • For Indian Naval Academy— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
  • For Air Force Academy— Age: 20 to 24 years as of 1st July 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2005 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 1999 and not later than 1st July 2005 only are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS 2/2024

PostEducational Qualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA), DehradunGraduation
Indian Naval Academy, EzhimalaB.Tech
Air Force Academy, HyderabadB.Tech OR Physics + Maths till 12th 
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men)Graduation
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women)Graduation
UPSC CDS 2_2024 Vacancy Details
UPSC CDS 2/2024 Vacancy Details

Selection Process of UPSC CDS 2/2024

The Selection Process for the UPSC CDS 2/2024 includes the following stages:

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

Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS 2/2024 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 2/2024 SSB/ Interview Marks

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

How to Apply for UPSC CDS 2/2024

Follow these Steps to Apply Online for UPSC CDS 2/2024

  • Check the eligibility from the UPSC CDS 2/2024 Notification
  • Click on the UPSC CDS 2024 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

UPSC CDS 2/2024 NotificationNotification
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