UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday issued the notification for the Combined Defense Services (CDS) 2 examination, 2024. Eligible candidates can apply for it up to June 4 on upsc.gov.in and upsconline. .nic.in.
This time, the UPSC CDS exam will be held for 459 vacancies as mentioned below-
Indian Military Academy's159th course: 100 vacancies (including 13 reserved for NCC 'C' Army Wing certificate holders
Indian Naval Academy course: 32 (including 6 reserved for NCC 'C' Naval Wing certificate holders
Air Force Academy Pre-Flying Training course: 32 (including 3 reserved for NCC 'C' Air Wing certificate holders through NCC Special Entry
Officers' Training academy's 122nd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) course: 276 vacancies
Officers Training Academy's 36th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) course: 19 vacancies
UPSC CDS 2 2024: Educational qualifications
For IMA and Officers' Training Academy, candidates need at least a graduation degree of a recognized university.
For the Naval Academy, a degree in Engineering is required and for Air Force, a graduation degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering will be required.
For post-wise age limit and other eligibility conditions, interested candidates can check the official notification.
UPSC CDS 2 2024: Application fee
The application fee for the UPSC CDS 2 examination is 200, except for SC, ST and PwD candidates who are exempted from paying this fee.
The examination consists of two parts – written examination and interview. The detailed scheme for both rounds are mentioned in the notification.
For further details about the CDS examination, candidates can check the official notification hosted on the commission's website.
How to apply for UPSC CDS 2 exam?
- Go to the commission's website, upsconline.nic.in.
- If new candidate, complete the OTR process.
- Now, login to the UPSC CDS application window.
- Provide the requested information on the form.
- Upload documents.
- Make payment of the exam fee and submit the form.
- Save a copy for later use.