UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 ; The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a latest notification regarding of UPSC CDS 2 exam 2024 on May 15, 2024 announcing 459 vacancies. The candidates who meet the all eligibility criteria can apply online before June 04, 2024 on it’s official website – https://upsc.gov.in.
UPSC conducts the Combined Defence Service (CDS) Examinations twice yearly for enrollment in the Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and officers training. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of offline MCQ written examination, Interview and medical test.
UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service Examination (II) 2024 |
| Examination Notice No | 11 /2024.CDS- II |
| Total Vacancy | 459 |
| Apply Method | Online |
| Registration Dates | 15th May to 4th June 2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Test – Interview – Medical Examination |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice questions |
| Duration of the Exam | 2 hours (each paper) |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2024 Vacancy
Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 01st September, 2024 for admission to the below mentioned courses –
| Name of the academy | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 158th (DE) Course commencing in January 2025 | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course commencing in January 2025 | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Training Course commencing in January 2025 | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men 121st SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April 2025 | 276 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women 35th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2025 | 19 |
| Total Vacancies | 459 |
UPSC CDS 2 Qualification 2024
| For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai | Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. |
| For Indian Naval Academy | Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution |
| For Air Force Academy | Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. |
UPSC CDS 2 Age Limit
Here’s the information organized into a table:
| Academy | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Unmarried male candidates born between 02nd July, 2001 and 1st July, 2006. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Unmarried male candidates born between 02nd July, 2001 and 1st July, 2006. |
| Air Force Academy | Candidates must be aged between 20 to 24 years as of 1st July, 2025. |
CDS Exam 2024 Application Fee
Here’s the information organized into a table:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Candidates excepting Female/SC/ST candidates | Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) |
| Payment Methods | Cash at any SBI branch by cash or Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card UPI Payment /Internet banking . |
CDS 2 Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024.
CDS 2 Exam 2024 Selection Procedure
- Written Exam
- Interview/Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CDS 2 Exam 2024 Exam Pattern
- The Question will be multiple choice type.
- Each question will carry 1 marks
- There will be a penalty of 1/3 marks for a wrong answer
- Duration for each paper is 2 hrs
Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English | 120 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 2 hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 hours |
For Officers’ Training Academy
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours |
How to Apply for CDS 2 Exam 2024
- Visit the official website of UPSC – https://upsconline.nic.in/.
- Complete your registration with your Basic details , Mobile Number, mail id.
- On successful registration login with your login credential selecting your login mode such as Mobile Number, mail id, OTR id.
- Fill the online examination form, upload the required documents, pay the application fees.
- Finally submit your application form.
FAQs
When the UPSC CDS 2 exam 2024 notification published?
15th May
