Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the notification of CDS Combined Defence Services for the First Examination of 2024. The candidates who are interested to give UPSC CDS First Examination 2024 can apply online from 20/12/2023 to 09/01/2024 by using this website www.SarkaariBharti.in. Also, you can read full information about this vacancy like Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Selection Procedure etc.
UPSC CDS I Combined Defence Services Exam First Apply Online 2024
| Recruiting Organization | UPSC Union Public Service Commission |
| Total Vacancy | 457 Posts |
| Exam Notice No. | 04/2024.CDS – I |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
| New Vacancies 2023 | Check Here |
Important Dates
| Remember | Dates |
| Application Begin | 20/12/2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09/01/2024 upto 06:00 PM |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 09/01/2024 |
| Exam Date | April 2024 |
| Admit Card Availability | Some Days Before Examination |
Application Fees
| Categories | Fee Required for Application |
| General / OBC / EWS | 200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | 0/- (Exempted) |
| Female (All Categories) | 0/- (Exempted) |
| Available Mode of Payment | Online |
UPSC CDS First Exam 2024 : Vacancy Details [457 Posts]
| Post Names | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | Bachelor Degree Passed / Appearing from Any Stream of Any Recognized University. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 32 | Bachelor Degree Passed / Appearing from Any Stream of Any Recognized University. |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream Including Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level OR Bachelor in Engineering. |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 275 | Bachelor Degree Passed / Appearing from Any Stream of Any Recognized University. |
| OTA Women | 18 |
Age Limits
| As Per Post | Age Limit Between |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2006 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | |
| Indian Air Force (IAF) | |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | |
| OTA Women |
Exam Pattern
I. For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:—
| S. No. | Subjects | Code | Duration | Marks |
| 1. | English | 11 | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| 2. | General Knowledge | 12 | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| 3. | Elementary Mathematics | 13 | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
II. For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:—
| S. No. | Subjects | Code | Duration | Marks |
| 1. | English | 11 | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| 2. | General Knowledge | 12 | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
Exam Syllabus
1. ENGLISH (Code No. 01)
2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Code No. 02)
3. ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS (Code No. 03):-
- ARITHMETIC
- ALGEBRA
- TRIGONOMETRY
- GEOMETRY
- MENSURATION
- STATISTICS
4. INTELLIGENCE AND PERSONALITY TEST:-
- STAGE I – comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception* Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR Test and PP&DT.
- STAGE II – Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted over 4 days. The details of these tests are given on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
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Exam Centers
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| AGRA | GORAKHPUR | PATNA |
| AJMER | GURGAON | PORT BLAIR |
| AHMEDABAD | GWALIOR | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| AIZAWAL | HYDERABAD | PUDUCHERRY |
| ALIGARH | IMPHAL | PUNE |
| ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | INDORE | RAIPUR |
| ANANTPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH) | ITANAGAR | RAJKOT |
| AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) | JABALPUR | RANCHI |
| BENGALURU | JAIPUR | SAMBALPUR |
| BAREILLY | JAMMU | SHILLONG |
| BHOPAL | JODHPUR | SHIMLA |
| BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | JORHAT | SILIGUDI |
| CHANDIGARH | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
| CHENNAI | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
| COIMBATORE | KOLKATA | THANE |
| CUTTACK | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| DEHRADUN | LEH | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
| DELHI | LUCKNOW | TIRUPATI |
| DHARAMSHALA | LUDHIANA | UDAIPUR |
| DHARWAD | MADURAI | VARANASI |
| DISPUR | MANDI | VELLORE |
| FARIDABAD | MUMBAI | VIJAYAVADA |
| GANGTOK | MYSORE | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
| GAYA | NAGPUR | WARANGAL |
| GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | NAVI MUMBAI |
How to Apply for UPSC CDS I Examination 2024
- UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS First Examination 2024, Candidates can apply for this vacancy Between 20/12/2023 To 09/01/2024
- Candidate should read the official notification carefully before Application of UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS First Examination 2024, Notification is provided below or available on official website also.
- Kindly, Ready Scanned Copy of All Required Documents before Apply for Fast and Smooth process of Online Application.
- Now, Click on “Apply Online” Link given below to Start your Online Application.
- Fill all the required details in Registration and Application Part of your Online Form.
- Then, you have to upload original scanned soft copy of your required documents.
- Candidate must Check/Preview their details (Like Spellings, DOB, Address, etc.) before “Final Submit”
- Next Step is Required/Applicable “Fee Payment”. Which you can pay through your Debit Card / Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI and take printout of application for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| New Vacancies 2023 | Check Now |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
Conclusion
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FAQs
What is UPSC CDS eligibility?
UPSC CDS basic educational qualification is Graduation from any stream.
What is UPSC CDS posts?
The UPSC CDS stands for Combined Defence Services Exam. which is conducted by Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment of Officers for Military wings (Indian Army, Indian Navy & Indian Air Force) of India.
What is the salary of CDS?
The salary of an officer recruited from UPSC CDS is, On training ₹ 56,100 and thereafter between ₹ 56,100 to ₹ 1,77,500 as per rank, experience and other aspects.
Is CDS tougher than NDA?
No, Usually the UPSC CDS exam is not tougher than NDA. But Yes, If we see the case of SSB in CDS, then it could be tougher than NDA.
Can 12th pass apply for CDS?
No, The Basic requirement of Educational Qualification is GRADUATION Passed/Appearing.
Which is better SSC CGL or UPSC CDS?
If we deeply compare these examinations. So, we find SSC CGL takes exam in 3 Tiers and the other hand CDS takes OMR based written exam and personality test by SSB (Service Selection Board). Thus, the UPSC CDS exam is easier than SSC CGL.
What is the highest post in CDS?
The currently active highest post in CDS is Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The Chief of Defence Staff is the chief military advisor to Minister of Defence and it also holds the work to Heading the Department of Military Affairs.
This is one of the hardest exam in India.
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