UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam CDS I Recruitment 2024: Apply Online for 457 Posts

UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2024 released: For applicants hoping to start their careers in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Navel Academy, or Officer's Training Academy, UPSC administers the CDS Exam twice a year. On December 20, 2023, UPSC announced the CDS 1 Notification 2024, which included 457 vacancies. For the purpose of final selection, the candidates who pass the written exam will be invited to an interview round and a medical examination. Every aspect of the CDS Exam 2024, including key dates, eligibility, openings, exam format, curriculum, selection procedure, and more, has been discussed in this article. The UPSC Calendar on upsc.gov.in covers the significant dates for the UPSC CDS 2024 for the combined defense service Examination (I) released by the UPSC. On December 20, 2023, the UPSC posted the official notice and full advertisement for the CDS (I) 2024 examination on its website. This notification included all the information needed to prepare for the test, such as the dates of importance, how to apply, and the number of vacancies.

UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment- Overview:

Organization name	Union Public Service Commission
Name of the exam	Combined Defence Services Examination (I)
No. of vacancies	457
Starting Date to Apply	20th December 2023
Last Date to Apply	9th January 2024
Job Location	All over India
Mode of Application	online
Official website	upsc.gov.in

Vacancy Details:

Name of the course	No. of Vacancies
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun	100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	32
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	32
Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC men	275
Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC women	18
Total vacancies	457

Educational Qualifications:

For the IMA and Officers Training Academy, a recognized university graduation degree in any discipline is required, or an equivalent
For admission to the Indian Naval Academy, a candidate must have earned their engineering degree from an accredited university or institution.
For admission to the Air Force Academy, a candidate must process either a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level from an accredited university.

Application Fees:

Category	Application Fees
UR/ OBC/ Other	Rs.200/-
SC/ ST/ Female	Nil

Selection Process:

Written Test
SSB Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination

How To Apply Online?

Go to www.upsc.in, the UPSC's official website, or use the aforementioned URL to apply directly.
Select Examination>>Active Examinations>>from the homepage.
Apply online for the UPSC CDS 1 exam. To access the Combined Defense Examination (I) 2024, click on "Part-1".
After carefully reading all the instructions, click "yes" to continue.
You will be taken to a new page, begin accurately entering your information there.
Proceed to Part II after carefully selecting your options.
Pay the necessary application fee online or offline using the methods already mentioned.
From the list, choose the exam centre of choice. When asked to upload scanned papers, fill out the application form.
Click "Submit" after verifying all the information.
For future use, get a copy of the UPSC CDS 1 application form 2024.

Click Here For More Details

UPSC CDS I Recruitment Notification

Apply Here for UPSC CDS I Exam

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2023:

On May 17, 2023, the Union Public Service Commission published the UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2023 announcement. A notice has been released to fill 349 positions in the combined defence services. The Union Public Service Commission will shortly hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2023. Candidates who meet the requirements may apply online between May 17 and June 6, 2023. Candidates can review the comprehensive instructions and eligibility requirements in the material below. On this website, candidates may also view the open positions by course. Candidates must understand that giving erroneous answers will result in penalties (Negative Marking).

For applicants who want to start their careers in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, or Officer's Training Academy, UPSC conducts the CDS Exam twice a year. The written test qualifiers will be contacted for an interview session and a medical assessment for the purpose of making a final decision. Every aspect of the CDS Exam 2023 has been discussed in this article, including key dates, requirements, openings, exam format, curriculum, and selection criteria. Through the UPSC Calendar 2023, the Union Public Service Commission has released the crucial dates for the UPSC CDS 2023 for the Combined Defence Service Examination (II).

Click Here For Yesterday's IPL 2023 Match Review : SRH vs RCB

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2023: Apply Online for 349 Posts

What are the Important Dates:

Online applications are accepted through the UPSC website upsconline.nic.in or through the direct application link provided below. There are a few brief instructions for completing the online application form at the bottom of the page. Please adhere to the guidelines and submit an online application.

Start Date to Apply Online	17-02-2023
Last Date to Apply Online	06-06-2023 (6:00 PM )

Vacancy Details

The tabular column lists the approximate number of openings under Combined Defence Services that need to be filled. The course name and available spots are shown in the table below. Look for openings here.

Name of the Course	No. of Posts
Starting in July 2024, the 157th (DE) Course at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun will have 13 spots set aside for holders of NCC 'C' Certificates (Army Wing).	100
Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - Course starting in July 2024 [includes 06 positions for NCC 'C' Certificate (Naval Wing) holders]	32
Pre-Flying) Training Course at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, Number 216 F(P) Course, beginning in July 2024 [containing 03 places allocated for NCC 'C' Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry]	32
120th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course at Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), starting in October 2024	169
34th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course at Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras), starting in October 2024	16
Total	349

What is the Pay Scale:

Rank	Pay Scale
Lieutenant	Rs.56,000- Rs.1,77,000
Captain	Rs.61,000-Rs.1,93,900
Major	Rs.69,400-Rs.2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	Rs.1.21.200-Rs.2,12,400
Colonel	Rs.1,30,600-Rs.2,15,900
Brigadier	Rs.1,39,600-Rs.2,17,600
Major General	Rs.1,44,200-Rs.2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG Scale	Rs.1,82,200-Rs.2,24,400
HAG + Scale	Rs.2,05,400-Rs.2,24,400
VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Rs.2,25,000
COAS	Rs.2,50,000
Military Service Pay (MSP) to the Officers from the rank of the Lieutenant to Brigadier	Rs.15,500
Stipend for male or female cadets for the course of their training at a service academy, including their time in the IMA and OTA.	Rs.56,000

What is the Age Limit:

Only those applicants who have reached the following age restriction are eligible for the position.

1. Candidates for the IMA and Indian Naval Academy must have been born between 2 January 2000 and 1 July 2005.

2. Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years old as of July 1, 2024, i.e., born between July 2, 2000, and July 1, 2004.

Education Qualification:

Candidates for the I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy in Chennai should have earned a graduate degree or an equivalent.

Candidates must have earned a B.E. or B.Tech. (Degree in Engineering) or an M.E. or M.Tech.

Candidates for the Air Force Academy should possess any degree (with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level) or a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree.

What is the Application Fee:

Candidates must pay the application fee by depositing cash, using State Bank of India's online banking service, or using a Visa, Mastercard, or Rupay credit or debit card at any SBI branch. Candidates who are female, SC, or ST are not need to pay any fees.