UPSC CDS 2 2024 Notification

Post Name : UPSC CDS 2 2024 Notification : Exam Date, Application Form for 459 Posts
Post Date :  23 May , 2024
Post Description :  The notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2024 has been made public by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The purpose of this esteemed examination is to fill 459 positions in India’s defense academies. The application process is now underway and will run through June 4, 2024.

UPSC CDS 2 2024 – Overview

Latest UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024
Organization NameUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam NameCombined Defence Service Examination (II) 2024
No.of Posts459
Application Starting DateStarted
Application Closing Date4th June 2024
Mode of ApplicationOnline
CategoryCentral Government Jobs
Job LocationAcross India
Selection ProcessWritten Test, Interview, Medical Examination
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2024 – Important Dates

UPSC CDS Exam 2024 – Important Dates
EventsCDS 2 Dates
CDS 2 Notification 2024 Release Date15th May 2024
CDS 2 Application Form 202415th May 2024
Online Registration End Date04th June 2024 (06:00 pm)
Last Date to Pay Fee04th June 2024 (06:00 pm)
CDS 2 Admit Card 202407 to 10 days before the exam date
CDS 2 Exam Date 20241st September 2024

UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2024

S.NoName of the PostNumber of Posts
1.Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 158th (DE) Course commencing in January 2025100
2.Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course commencing in January 202532
3.Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Training Course commencing in January 202532
4.Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men 121st SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April 2025276
5.Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women 35th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 202519
Total459 Posts

UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2024 – Educational Qualifications

Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

  • Qualification: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

  • Qualification: Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution

Air Force Academy (AFA)

  • Qualification:
    • Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level)
    • OR Bachelor of Engineering

Additional Notes for Graduates and Final Year Students

  • Graduates:
    • Candidates who select Army/Navy/Air Force as their first choice must submit proof of graduation or provisional certificates at the time of the SSB Interview commencement.
  • Final Year/Semester Students:
    • Candidates studying in the final year/semester of their degree course can apply provided they do not have any current backlogs up to the last semester/year for which results have been declared at the time of application submission.
    • These candidates must submit proof of passing the degree examination at the time of course commencement.

UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2024 – Age Limit

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

  • Eligibility: Unmarried male candidates
  • Age Range: Born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

  • Eligibility: Unmarried male candidates
  • Age Range: Born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006

Air Force Academy (AFA)

  • Eligibility:
    • Standard Age Range: 20 to 24 years as of 1st July 2025 (Born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2005)
    • For CPL Holders: Upper age limit relaxed up to 26 years (Born not earlier than 2nd July 1999 and not later than 1st July 2005)
  • Additional Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years are eligible but will not be provided married accommodation or allowed to live with family during training.

Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – SSC Course for Men

  • Eligibility: Unmarried male candidates
  • Age Range: Born not earlier than 2nd July 2000 and not later than 1st July 2006

Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – SSC Women Non-Technical Course

  • Eligibility: Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (with divorce documents) who have not remarried
  • Age Range: Born not earlier than 2nd July 2000 and not later than 1st July 2006

These criteria ensure candidates meet specific age and marital status requirements to be eligible for training at the respective academies.

Union Public Service Commission Salary

RankLevel (Pay in Rs.)Lieutenant 
LieutenantLevel 10Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/-
CaptainLevel 10 BRs. 61,300/- to Rs. 1,93,900/-
MajorLevel 11Rs. 69,400/- to Rs. 2,07,200/-
Lieutenant ColonelLevel 12ARs. 1,21,200/- to Rs. 2,12,400/-
ColonelLevel 13Rs. 1,30,600/- to Rs. 2, 15,900/-
BrigadierLevel 13ARs. 1,39,600/- to Rs. 2,17,600/-
Major GeneralLevel 14Rs. 1,44,200/- to Rs. 2,18,200/-
Lieutenant General HAG ScaleLevel 15Rs. 1, 82, 200/- to Rs. 2,24,100/-
HAG+ScaleLevel 16Rs. 2,05,400/- to Rs. 2,24,400/-
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)Level 17Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed)
COASLevel 18Rs. 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
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UPSC CDS 2 2024 – FAQ

Q1. What is the UPSC CDS 2 2024 exam?

A. The UPSC CDS 2 2024 exam is the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various defence academies in India.

Q2. How can I apply for the UPSC CDS 2 2024 exam?

A. You can apply online by visiting the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. The application process is open until 4th June 2024.

 

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