UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) has released the official notification of CDS 2 2024 to fill 459 Vacancies. Candidates interested in joining the Defence Forces can fill out the registration form before the last date of 4 June 2024. According to the official notification, The Written Examination for CDS 2 2024 will be conducted on 1st September 2024.
CDS (Combined Defence Service) is a National level exam conducted by UPSC to recruit Officers in the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. It is a Graduate level exam, those who are interested in joining the Indian Armed Forces should apply for this exam. It is open for both Males and Females aged between 19 to 25.
Click Here for UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF
CDS 2024 Exam: Overview
The CDS exam overview is given below:
| CDS 2 Notification 2024 | |
| Conducting Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services |
| Number of Vacancies | 459 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 June 2024 |
| CDS Exam Date | 1 September 2024 |
| CDS Application Fee | General: Rs 200 Female/SC/ST: Exempted |
| Selection Process | Written Test – Interview – Medical Exam |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
CDS 2 2024 Apply Online Link
The CDS 2 2024 Apply Online link is available from 15th May 2024 and candidates can submit their form until 04th June 2024. The CDS 2024 Notification PDF contains detailed information about the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). A direct link to apply for the CDS 2024 application form is given below.
CDS 2 2024 Application Form Link (Active)
CDS 2024 Educational Qualification
| Academy | Essential Qualifications |
| For Indian Military Academy & Officers Training Academy |
Graduation degree (any subject) from a recognized University or equivalent |
| For Indian Naval Academy | Graduation in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| For Air Force Academy | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. |
CDS Age Limit
| Academy | Gender | Age limit |
| For Indian Military Academy | Unmarried Male | Candidates born between 2nd July 2001 and July 2006 are eligible. |
| For Indian Naval Academy | Unmarried Male | Candidates born between 2nd July 2001 and July 2006 are eligible. |
| For Air Force Academy | Unmarried Male
Candidates holding CPL( Commercial Pilot License) |
Candidates born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2005
Candidates born between 2nd July 1999 and 1st July 2005 |
| For Officers Training Academy | Unmarried Male and Unmarried Female | Candidate born between 2nd July 2000 and 1st July 2006. |
CDS Vacancy 2024
According to the Official Notification, A total number of 459 Vacancies are released by the UPSC. Here is the list of Academy wise Vacancy of Indian Armed Forces.
| S. No. | Name of the Course | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 159th Indian Military Academy, Dehradun- Course commencing in July 2025 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| 2. | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala- Course commencing in July 2025 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders] | 32 |
| 3. | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2025 [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry] | 32 |
| 4. | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) – 122nd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October 2025. | 276 |
| 5. | Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) – 36th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2025. | 19 |
| Total | 459 | |
Important Things To Note While Filling Examination Form
- Since women candidates are eligible for OTA only, they should give OTA as their first and only preference
- If a male candidate is competing for Short Service Commission (Army) only, he should indicate OTA as the one and only choice.
- If a male candidate competing for Short Service Commission Course at OTA as well as Permanent Commission course at IMA, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy should indicate OTA as his last preference; otherwise OTA will be deemed to be the last choice even if it is given a higher preference by the candidate
- A Candidate who desire to join Air Force Academy must indicate AFA as first choice, as they have to be administered Computer Pilot Selection System (CPSS) and/or and AF Medicals at Central Establishment/Institute of Aviation Medicines. Choice exercised for AFA as second/third etc. will be treated as invalid.
CDS 2024 Syllabus
The CDS Syllabus is necessary for candidates preparing for entry into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. The syllabus includes three primary subjects: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
- The English section tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. General Knowledge covers current events, history, geography, and science.
- Elementary Mathematics includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
Understanding the detailed syllabus helps candidates focus their preparation on relevant topics, improving their chances of success in the competitive examination.
CDS 2024 Salary
The Union Public Service Commission provides the salary details for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) in the official notification PDF. According to the CDS salary structure, selected candidates will start as Lieutenants with a pay scale of Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 per month after training. The in-hand salary varies based on the candidate’s rank. As the rank increases, the pay scale, pay level, and overall salary also increase. Besides the basic salary, selected candidates receive various allowances.
CDS Exam Centres 2024
Candidates will be given various options to choose the exam cities as per their comfort. Available city options are as follows:
| Agartala | Ghaziabad | Panaji (Goa) |
| Agra | Gorakhpur | Patna |
| Ajmer | Gurgaon | Port Blair |
| Ahmedabad | Gwalior | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
| Aizawl | Hyderabad | Puducherry |
| Aligarh | Imphal | Pune |
| Almora (Uttarakhand) | Indore | Raipur |
| Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh) | Itanagar | Rajkot |
| Aurangabad | Jabalpur | Ranchi |
| Bengaluru | Jaipur | Sambalpur |
| Bareilly | Jammu | Shillong |
| Bhopal | Jodhpur | Shimla |
| Bilaspur | Jorhat | Siligudi |
| Chandigarh | Kochi | Srinagar |
| Chennai | Kohima | Srinagar (Uttarakhand) |
| Coimbatore | Kolkata | Thane |
| Cuttack | Kozhikode (Calicut) | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dehradun | Leh | Tiruchirapalli |
| Delhi | Lucknow | Tirupati |
| Dharwad | Ludhiana | Udaipur |
| Dispur | Madurai | Varanasi |
| Faridabad | Mumbai | Vellore |
| Gangtok | Mysore | Vijayavada |
| Gaya | Nagpur | Vishakhapatnam |
| Gautam Buddh Nagar | Navi Mumbai | Warangal |
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