UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) has started the Online Application for CDS (II) Exam 2019. Candidates can submit their CDS (II) Application Form by clicking on the link mentioned below. The Apply Online link has been activated on 12th June 2019 and will close on 8th July 2019.
Online Application Start Date: 12th June 2019
Onlilne Application will close on: 8th July 2019
CDS (II) 2019 Eligibility Criteria
To apply online for the much awaited CDS (II) Exam 2019, follow the steps given below.
Step 1: Click on the above mentioned link and click on Part-I Registration / भाग- I पंजीकरण. You will get Important Instructions to fill Online Application Form. Read it carefully.
Step 2: After you have read the important instructions, click on YES button placed on the end of the page
Step 3: In the first part of Application form, enter your NAME, FATHER'S NAME, MOTHER'S NAME, GENDER, D.O.B., MARITAL STATUS, NATIONALITY, COMMUNITY, ADDRESS, CONTACT NUMBER and E-MAIL ID. After filling these imporatnt details, click on CONTINUE button
Step 4: Now, select the photo identity proof: Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID Card or any photo identity proof issued to you by the government.
Step 5: Next, enter the identity number of the photo identity proof you have slected. Next, fill in the preference of the academy.
Note: Female Candidates have just one option of OTA. Male Candidates can selected from OTA, AFA, IMA & INA. Rmemember, IMA & AFA has to be selected as the first two options only. You cannot keep these two academies as option 3 & 4.
Step 6: In the next options, select if you have been to sainik school, have NCC 'C' Certificate or have been serving or served in Armed Forces.
Step 7: After filling out all these details, click on CONTINUE button
Step 8: You will get your registration ID and Password in your mail as well as on your registered mobile number. Use these credentials to fill out the Part-II Registration भाग- II पंजीकरण
Step 9: In next step, select the location or venue from where you want to give CDS (II) paper.
Step 10: Now, provide you certificates for your latest degree. If you are in your final year, submit the semester wise marksheet for your graduation degree. Once you have submitted the educational qualification certificates, click on CONTINUE button
Step 11: Now, upload your photograph & signature in the required format. Finally pay your application fee. If you are a female candidate, you are exempted from paying application fee. If you are a male candidate, you have to pay an application fee of Rs. 200/-
Format for Photograph & Signature
Image Name | Resolution | Format | Dimension | Size |
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Candidate's Photograph | 200 dpi | jpg or jpeg | 140 x 110 pixels | 3 kb to 40 kb |
Candoidiate's Signature | 200 dpi | jpg or jpeg | 110 x 140 pixels | 3 kb to 40 kb |
Step 12: After you have submitted the application fee, your application form for CDS (II) will be successfully submitted.
There is age limit for all the academies that select cadets through CDS (II) exam. Let's have a look at the same.
Academy Name | Age Limit |
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Indian Military Academy (IMA, Dehradun) | 18-23 years |
Indian Naval Academy (INA, Ezhimala) | 18-23 years |
Air Force Academy (AFA, Dundigal) | 20-24 years |
Officer's Training Academy (OTA, Chennai) | 18-24 years |
The Commission will only accept proof of Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognized by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or an extract from Register of Matriculates maintained by a University.
All The Best!