UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification
For the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) CDS 1 2024 Exam, they published a notification on December 20, 2023, on the official upsc.gov.in official site and through that notification, they published the online application date, exam date and other important information. Interested candidates can go online and apply from the website and check some important points before applying.
The UPSC released 457 vacancies for this CDS 1 exam. Candidates between the ages of 19 to 25 can apply for this CDS exam. The last date for applications is January 9, 2024. If you want to read more information about this exam, check the page and slowly find the answers to your questions.
What Is UPSC CDS Exam?
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is a national-level examination conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Through this combined defense service candidates can enter the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force and give themselves a chance to experience a life full of challenges. Aspirants have to face a written test and an interview to successfully enter all these national-level jobs.
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UPSC CDS 2024 Application Information
All information related to UPSC CDS 1 is briefly discussed below
| UPSC CDS 2024 : Overview | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS) |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Post Name | Lieutenant |
| Total Vacancy | 457 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS 2024 Post Details
Clearing the exams through the entire process will open up a golden opportunity for the candidates through which they can work as a country’s security from a very young age.
| UPSC CDS 2024 : Post | |
|---|---|
| Officer Training Academy (OTA ) – Men | Indian Naval Academy (INA) |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA) – Women, Non-Technical | Air Force Academy (AFA) |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | |
UPSC CDS 1 Important Dates
Union Public Service Commission has announced the CSD 1 exam date on 10th May 2024 by publishing the calendar on its officer side. Follow the table below to know more
| UPSC CDS 1 2024 : Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Events | Dates |
| CDS 1 2024 notification released date | 20th December 2023 |
| CDS 1 2024 application form Start Date | 20th December 2023 |
| CDS 1 2024 application form last date | 9th January 2024 |
| CDS 1 2024 Correction Window Open Date | 10-Jan-204 to 16-Jan-2024 |
| CDS 1 2024 admit card release date | 2-3 weeks before the date of the examination |
| CDS 1 2024 exam date | 21st April 2024 (Sunday) |
| CDS 1 2024 written result declaration date | Updated soon |
| CDS 1 2024 final result and merit list date | Updated soon |
UPSC CDS 2 Important Dates
Follow the table below to know more
| UPSC CDS 2 2024 : Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Events | Dates |
| CDS 2 2024 notification released date | 15th May 2024 |
| CDS 2 2024 application form Start Date | 15th May 2024 |
| CDS 2 2024 application form last date | 4th June 2024 |
| CDS 2 2024 Correction Window Open Date | Updated soon |
| CDS 2 2024 admit card release date | 2-3 weeks before the date of the examination |
| CDS 2 2024 exam date | 1st September 2024 |
| CDS 2 2024 written result declaration date | Updated soon |
| CDS 2 2024 final result and merit list date | Updated soon |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS
More number of candidates apply for UPSC CDS exam and they are checked through this qualification whether they are suitable for the application.
| UPSC CDS 2024 : Eligibility | |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| UPSC CDS 2024 Nationality | > Candidates must be citizens of India, or > A subject to Nepal or Bhutan, or > A Tibetan refugee to India (before January 01, 1962) with the intention of permanent settlement, or > Migrants from Pakistan, Burma, Tanzania, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Zambia, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Uganda, to permanently settle in India. |
| UPSC CDS 2024 Age Limit | Candidates in the age group of 19 to 25 years are eligible to apply for this CDS 2024 recruitment. > Officer Training Academy (OTA ) : Men – Unmarried and Married, 19-25 years (2nd January 2000 to 1st January 2006) > Indian Military Academy (IMA) : Unmarried, 19 to 24 years (2nd January 2001 to 1st January 2006) > Officer Training Academy (OTA) : Women, Non-Technical – Unmarried and Widow, 19-25 years (2nd January 2000 to 1st January 2006) > Indian Naval Academy (INA) : Unmarried, 19 to 24 years (2nd January 2001 to 1st January 2006) > Air Force Academy (AFA) : Unmarried, 20 to 24 years (2nd January 2001 to 1st January 2005) |
| UPSC CDS 2024 Educational Qualification | > Officer Training Academy (OTA ) : Men – Must passed with a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent institute. > Officer Training Academy (OTA) : Women, Non-Technical – Must be passed with a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent institute. > Indian Military Academy (IMA) : Must be passed with a Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.B.A., B.C.A., B.Tech., etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent institute. > Indian Naval Academy (INA) : Must be passed with a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering) from a recognized University or equivalent institute. > Air Force Academy (AFA) : Must be passed with a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor’s degree (in Engineering). |
Application fee for UPSC CDS 2024
The table below shows the application free that will be taken from the candidates for this CDS exam
| UPSC CDS 2024 : Fee | |
|---|---|
| Category | Fee |
| General | Rs. 200/- |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | Rs. 200/- |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Nil |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil |
| All Female | Nil |
UPSC CDS Vacancy 2024
457 vacancies are mentioned by CDS Exam 2024 after notification release and more vacancies are likely to increase later. Analyze the below table carefully to see the complete branch wise vacancies.
| UPSC CDS 1 2024 : Vacancy | ||
|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Location | No. of Vacancies |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA ) – Men | Chennai, Madras | 275 |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA) – Women, Non-Technical | Chennai | 18 |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Ezhimala | 32 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | Hyderabad | 32 |
| Total Vacancies – 457 | ||
Salary/ Pay Scale Details UPSC CDS 2024
Candidates will be eligible to get salary in proportion to the post they will be engaged in according to their merit. Interested candidates check the salary structure very well it will act as a motivation along with your preparation. Apart from basic salary, selected candidates will also enjoy various other benefits including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical benefits, and annual leave benefits.
| UPSC CDS 2024 : Salary/ Pay Scale | ||
|---|---|---|
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Lieutenant | 10 | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- |
| Captain | 10B | Rs. 61,300 – 1,93,900/- |
| Major | 11 | Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400/- |
| Colonel | 13 | Rs. 1,30,600 – 2,15,900/- |
| Brigadier | 13A | Rs. 1,39,600 – 2,17,600/- |
| Major General | 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | 15 | Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100/- |
| HAG+ Scale | 16 | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/Army CDR/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/- |
| COAS | 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/- |
Selection Process for UPSC CDS 2024
Through different selection process the right candidates are selected by the officials. Candidates have a chance to clear all the selection process after giving written exam, interview and then physical test. If a candidate fails in the retake exam, it is not possible to appear in the next exam. First it is better to fill the application form and if there is any mistake in the form then it should be corrected at the appropriate time. After the release of the admit card, download it and keep it carefully with you to take the exam on the scheduled day.
To know all these processes in detail, there are several steps to look at
| UPSC CDS 2024 : Selection Process | |
|---|---|
| Steps | Details |
| Step1 : Written Exam | The examination will be conducted through Offline (OMR seat) |
| Step2 : SSB Interview | Candidates who have successfully cleared the written test will be eligible for this SSB (Service Selection Board) interview. |
| Step2 : Medical Verification | And after clearing SSB interview candidates will go for medical test to check physical fitness (Male Height and Weight, Female Height and Weight, Eyesight test) |
| Step4 : Document Verification | Candidates who pass all these tests successfully get joining letter, and finally Document Verification is required to join. |
CDS Exam Pattern 2024
CDS exam is divided into two parts. The first part of the Indian Military, Indian Navy and Air Force Academy consists of three sections English, General Knowledge and Basic Mathematics. which has a total score of 300 marks, and the second part of the Officer Training Academy (Men & Women) consists of two sections namely English, General Knowledge which requires a total score of 200 marks. If any question is wrong there is negative marking by 1/3 mark and if a candidate does not attend the question there will be no negative marking.
CDS 2024 Exam Pattern for IMA, INA and IAF
- Total Marks – 300
- Time Duration – 2 Hours
| UPSC CDS 2024 : IMA, INA and IAF | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Marks | Marks for the correct answer | Negative Marking |
| English | 100 | +1 | 1/3 |
| General Knowledge | 100 | +1 | 1/3 |
| Mathematics | 100 | +1 | 1/3 |
CDS 2024 Exam Pattern for OTA
- Total Marks – 200
- Time Duration – 2 Hours
| UPSC CDS 2024 : OTA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Marks | Marks for the correct answer | Negative Marking |
| English | 100 | +1 | 1/3 |
| General Knowledge | 100 | +1 | 1/3 |
UPSC CDS Important Documents for Form Filling
All these documents are very useful to fill up the form properly and they are discussed,
- Passport size color photograph
- Scanned signature
- 10th Class Marksheet, 12th Class Marksheet, Graduation Marksheet and University Marksheet
- Valid document proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter Card ,PAN Card)
- Domicile certificate (if required)
- EWS Certificate and Cast certificate (if required)
How to apply for UPSC CDS 2024 Online Form?
Before filling all the documents that we suggest you go through carefully to avoid any mistake,.
- First go to (http://upsc.gov.in) this official site
- Download the application form and read it once carefully to avoid any difficulties
- Return to the official site again and register with your phone number
- Your User ID and Password will be sent to your message or Email
- Now after you input the User ID and Password, your SSC GD dashboard will open
- Fill the form properly using appropriate documents
- Upload the scanned passport size photograph and your signature at the appropriate place.
- The application fee must be paid online using bank account or UPI
- You will see that your form has been successfully filled
- Finally, download your application form and take a printout or two for future reference.