UPSC CDS 2 2024 Notification for 459 Posts | Exam Date, Application Form (Application Deadline Today): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2024. This prestigious exam aims to fill 459 vacancies across various defence academies in India.
The application process has already started and will continue until 4th June 2024. Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
The selection process comprises a written test, an interview, and a medical examination. The UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2024 provides a pathway to join the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy.
New Update: The UPSC CDS 2 2024 Notification online application link closes Today, Candidates are advised to apply soon to avoid last minute rush.
UPSC CDS 2 2024 – Overview
Latest UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 | |
Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exam Name | Combined Defence Service Examination (II) 2024 |
No.of Posts | 459 |
Application Starting Date | Started |
Application Closing Date | 4th June 2024 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Category | Central Government Jobs |
Job Location | Across India |
Selection Process | Written Test, Interview, Medical Examination |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2024 – Important Dates
UPSC CDS Exam 2024 – Important Dates | |
Events | CDS 2 Dates |
CDS 2 Notification 2024 Release Date | 15th May 2024 |
CDS 2 Application Form 2024 | 15th May 2024 |
Online Registration End Date | 04th June 2024 (06:00 pm) |
Last Date to Pay Fee | 04th June 2024 (06:00 pm) |
CDS 2 Admit Card 2024 | 07 to 10 days before the exam date |
CDS 2 Exam Date 2024 | 1st September 2024 |
UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2024
S.No | Name of the Post | Number of Posts |
1. | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 158th (DE) Course commencing in January 2025 | 100 |
2. | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course commencing in January 2025 | 32 |
3. | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Training Course commencing in January 2025 | 32 |
4. | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men 121st SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April 2025 | 276 |
5. | Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women 35th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2025 | 19 |
Total | 459 Posts |
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2024 – Educational Qualifications
- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
- For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
- Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.
- Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided the candidate should not have any present backlog up to the last semester/year for which results have been declared up to the time of submission of application and they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree examination at the time of commencement of the course
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2024 – Age Limit
- For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd 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— 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 the relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 1999 and not later than 1st July 2005 only are eligible. - Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during the training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family outside of the premises.
- For the Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2000 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July 2000 and not later than 1st July 2006.
Union Public Service Commission Salary
Rank | Level | (Pay in Rs.)Lieutenant |
Lieutenant | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- |
Captain | Level 10 B | Rs. 61,300/- to Rs. 1,93,900/- |
Major | Level 11 | Rs. 69,400/- to Rs. 2,07,200/- |
Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200/- to Rs. 2,12,400/- |
Colonel | Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600/- to Rs. 2, 15,900/- |
Brigadier | Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600/- to Rs. 2,17,600/- |
Major General | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200/- to Rs. 2,18,200/- |
Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | Rs. 1, 82, 200/- to Rs. 2,24,100/- |
HAG+Scale | Level 16 | Rs. 2,05,400/- to Rs. 2,24,400/- |
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
COAS | Level 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Union Public Service Commission Selection Process
The selection process for the above-mentioned posts is based on a Written Test, Interview, and Medical Examination.
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2024 – Application Fee
- For all other candidates: Rs. 200/-
- For SC/ ST/ Females candidates: Nil
UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 – Online Form
UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 – Important Links | |
To Download UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF | Check Notification |
To Apply for UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 | Apply Form |
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