Today is the deadline to apply online for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2023 organised by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Interested candidates can apply at the official website upsconline.nic.in till 6.00 PM.
The UPSC CDS II exam 2023 will be held on September 3 for admission to 349 vacancies in various courses at different Indian military institutes. The courses will commence on July 2024. The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-admit card three weeks before the commencement of the examination.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
Here’s UPSC CDS 2, 2023 notification.
Vacancy details
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun— 100
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala— 32
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad— 32
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 120th SSC (Men) (NT) — 169
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 34th SSC Women (NT) — 16
- TOTAL — 349
Age
(i) For IMA — Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 2000 and not later than July 1, 2005 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy — Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 2000 and not later than July 1, 2005 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy — 20 to 24 years as on July 1, 2024.
(iv) For Officers’ Training Academy — (SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 1999 and not later than July 1, 2005 only are eligible.
(v) For Officers’ Training Academy — (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than July 2, 1999 and not later than July 1, 2005.
Educational qualification
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy — Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
(iii) For Air Force Academy — Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Application fee
Candidates (Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted) are required to pay a fee of Rs 200 for the application.
Steps to apply for UPSC CDS 2 exam 2023:
- Visit official website upsconline.nic.in
- Go to ‘One-time registration (OTR) for examinations of UPSC and online application’ and click on apply link
- Fill Part 1 registration form, pay fee, upload documents
- Select exam centre and submit form
- Download form and take a printout for future reference.
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