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Upsc Cds 2 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF on May 15, 2024, announcing 459 vacancies. The CDS Exam, a national-level examination conducted biannually, is an opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officer’s Training Academy.

To qualify for the Combined Defence Service Examination (II) 2024, candidates must undergo a written test, followed by an interview round and a medical examination. The online registration process for CDS 2 2024 is now open at upsc.gov.in. This article comprehensively covers all aspects of the CDS Exam 2024, including essential dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and more.

The deadline for filling out Online Applications is until 6:00 PM on June 4th, 2024.

UPSC CDS 2 Important Dates :

Events	CDS 2 Dates
CDS 2 Notification 2024 Release Date	May 15, 2024
CDS 2 Application Form 2024	May 15, 2024
Online Registration End Date	June 04, 2024 (06:00 pm)
Last Date to Pay Fee	June 04, 2024 (06:00 pm)
CDS 2 Admit Card 2024	07 to 10 days before the exam date
CDS 2 Exam Date 2024	September 1, 2024

Conditions of Eligibility :

Nationality :

Must unmarried and meet one of the following criteria :

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal
• Person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limits, Sex, and Marital Status :

For Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy : Unmarried male candidates born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2006, are eligible.

For Air Force Academy :

• Age: 20 to 24 years as of July 1, 2025, i.e., born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2005.
• Upper age limit for candidates with a valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years, i.e., born between July 2, 1999, and July 1, 2005.

al Qualifications :

For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai : Degree from a recognized or equivalent.

Indian Naval Academy : Degree in Engineering from a recognized /Institution.

For Air Force Academy :

Degree from a recognized (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Graduates applying for Army /Navy /Air Force must provide proof of Graduation/provisional certificates at the commencement of the SSB Interview.

How to Apply for CDS 2 ?

• Candidates must apply online via upsconline.nic.in.
• Applicants must first register at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform on the Commission’s website before filling out the online application for the examination. OTR registration is a one-time process.
• If already registered, candidates can proceed directly to filling out the online application.

• Modification in OTR Profile:
  • Changes to the OTR profile are allowed only once in a lifetime after registration.
  • Modification option will available until 7 days after the closure of the application window for the candidate’s first final application for any Commission examination.
    • For this examination, the last date for modifying the OTR profile is 11th June 2024.

• Modification in Application Form (Other than OTR Profile):
  • Candidates can make corrections to any field in the application form for this examination starting from the day after the application window closure.
  • The correction window will remain open for 7 days from its opening, i.e., from 5th June 2024 to 11th June 2024.
  • If a candidate needs to modify their OTR profile during this period, they should log in to the OTR platform and make the necessary changes.
    • No modifications to the OTR profile can made through the application form modification window.
• Withdrawal of Applications:
  • Candidates will not allowed to withdraw their applications after submission.

UPSC CDS 2 Vacancies :

Course	Approximate No. of Vacancies
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun	100 (incl. 13 NCC ‘C’ holders)
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	32 (incl. 6 NCC ‘C’ holders)
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	32 (incl. 3 NCC ‘C’ holders)
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Men)	276
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women)	19
Total	459

 

e-Admit Cards for CDS 2 :

The deadline for Online Applications is until 6:00 PM on June 4th, 2024. Eligible candidates will receive their e-Admit Cards on the last working day of the preceding week before the examination date. These cards will accessible for download on the UPSC website (upsc.gov.in), and no physical copies will mailed. Applicants must provide a valid and active email address during the online application process, as the Commission may communicate with them electronically.

Steps to check the CDS Result 2024 :

• Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
• Navigate to the homepage and click on the “Written Result” tab.
• A new page will open, displaying the result PDF.
• Use “CTRL+F” to search for your roll number in the PDF.
• If your roll number is found in the PDF, you will receive details for the interview round shortly.

CDS 2024 Exam Syllabus :

Aspiring candidates gearing up for the CDS Exam should acquaint themselves with the comprehensive syllabus and tailor their preparation accordingly. While Elementary Mathematics in the CDS Exam aligns with Matriculation level standards, other subjects are set at the graduation level of difficulty. Having a thorough understanding of the syllabus is crucial to ensure candidates cover all essential topics for the upcoming UPSC CDS Exam. To excel in the examination, access the detailed syllabus for the Combined Defence Services Examination by clicking on the provided link.

CDS Exam 2024 Exam Pattern :

For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy :

Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
English	120	2 hours
General Knowledge	120	2 hours
Elementary Mathematics	100	2 hours

• Candidates must clear the CDS Written Examination to proceed to the interview round.
• Multiple-Choice Questions will included in each paper.
• The question papers for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will available in both Hindi and English.
• A penalty of 1/3 marks will applied for each wrong answer.

For Officers’ Training Academy :

Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
English	100	2 hours
General Knowledge	100	2 hours

 

UPSC CDS Cadre wise Salary Range :

Rank	Level	Pay Range (in Rs.)
Lieutenant	Level 10	56,100 – 1,77,500
Captain	Level 10B	61,300 – 1,93,900
Major	Level 11	69,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	Level 12A	1,21,200 – 2,12,400
Colonel	Level 13	1,30,600 – 2,15,900
Brigadier	Level 13A	1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major General	Level 14	1,44,200 – 2,18,200
Lieutenant General	HAG Scale Level 15	1,82,200 – 2,24,100
HAG+ Scale	Level 16	2,05,400 – 2,24,400
VCOAS / Army Cdr /  Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Level 17	2,25,000 (fixed)
COAS	Level 18	2,50,000 (fixed)

 

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