Candidates who want to join the Indian Army/ Navy /Air Force as officers need to know that Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination 2/2024 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course] on 15 May 2024. all interested candidates can apply online for the CDS (II) Exam from the official website of UPSC starting from 15 May 2024.
CDS 2 2024 Notification- Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Adv. No. | 11 /2024. CDS- II |
| Post Name | Lieutenant (Officer) Post |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 |
| Job Type | Government |
| Job Location | All India |
| Total Seat | 459 Posts |
| Last Date | 04 June 2024 |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Salary | Rs. 56100- 177500/- (Level 10) |
| Job Category | UPSC CDS (II) Notification |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Group | Satya Result |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 13 May 2024 |
| Apply Start Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 04 June 2024 (up to 06:PM) |
| Edit / Correction | 05-11 June 2024 |
| Admit Card | Notify Later |
| Main Exam | 01 September 2024 |
CDS 2 2024 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ ST/ Female | Rs. 0/- |
| Payment Mode | Pay Online |
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria
All Interested candidates need to full fill specific educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible:
Age Limit
- For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2001 and not later than 1st July, 2006 only are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2001 and not later than 1st July, 2006 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy—20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July, 2001 and not later than 1st July, 2005. Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relax able upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July, 1999 and not later than 1st July, 2005 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2006 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2006.
Education Qualification
Candidates who are appearing in the final year can also apply for this CDS 2 2024 examination.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai | Graduation. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Degree in Engineering. |
| Air Force Academy | Degree (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. |
CDS 2 2024 Vacancy Details
✅ Gujarat High Court Translator Recruitment 2024.
✅ Jharkhand University Admission 2024.
UPSC CDS II 2024 Selection Process
The Selection Process for the UPSC CDS (II) 2024 includes the following Stages:
- Written Exam.
- Service Selection Board Test/ Interview.
- Document Verification.
- Detailed Medical.
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Exam Date
The UPSC has officially announced the date for the CDS (II) 2024 Written Examination will be administered on 01 September 2024.
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Exam Pattern for IMA, INA, IFA
For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.
- Negative Marking: 0.33 Marks.
- Exam Mode: Offline.
- Exam Duration: One Day.
| Subject | Code | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 11 | 2Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 12 | 2Hours | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 13 | 2Hours | 100 |
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Exam Pattern for Officer’s Training Academy
For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
- Negative Marking: 0.33 Marks.
- Exam Mode: Offline.
- Exam Duration: One Day.
| Subject | Code | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 11 | 2Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 12 | 2Hours | 100 |
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Interview Marks
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy | 300 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 300 |
| Indian Air Force Academy | 300 |
| Officers’ Training Academy | 200 |
CDS 2 2024 Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Rs 56,100/-p.m.* (Starting pay in Level 10). |
| Captain | Rs 61,300- 1,93,900 Level 10 B |
| Major | Rs 69,400 – 2,07,200 Level 11 |
CDS 2 2024 Document Required
- Photo identity card.
- Graduation Marksheet.
- Colour Photograph (Mentioned Date of Photo taken and Name of candidates).
- Signature.
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 2 2024 Online Form
Candidates follow below given steps to apply for CDS (II) 2024:
- ✅ Before applying candidates read CDS (II) Notification 2024 for eligibility details.
- ✅ After click on apply online link is given below or visit the UPSC website http://upsc.gov.in.
- ✅ Candidates register their (OTR) basic details and fill out application form.
- ✅ After registering upload their required document carefully.
- ✅ Pay their application fee before submission check their application preview.
- ✅ After submission print the final submission application form.
- ✅ After submitting the Application form check the Application Status.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Login Candidates | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Other Gov Vacancy | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Group | |
| Join Telegram Channel | Telegram |
CDS 2 2024 Notification (FAQs)
How to Apply CDS (II) 2024 Exam Online Form?
Apply Online from UPSC website http://upsc.gov.in or above-given link.
What is the last date of CDS (II) 2024 Examination Form?
When CDS (II) 2024 Official Notification was released?
Notification was released on 15 May 20024.