UPSC CDS 02 2024 Recruitment : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination twice a year to recruit officers into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). If you are aspiring to serve the nation through one of these prestigious academies, this article will provide you with all the essential details about the UPSC CDS 02/2024 vacancies. What is UPSC CDS?
UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024 – Overview
| Examinations | Combined Defence Service Examinations (II) 2024 |
| Conducted by | UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Release Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Application Date | 15 May 2024 to 4 June 2024 |
| Examination Date | 1 September 2024 |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
| Notification PDF | Check Here |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
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Gender and Martial Status
- Only unmarried males are eligible for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy
- Both married and unmarried males can apply but marriage during training is not permitted
- Unmarried males & females can apply for Officer Training Academy
CDS 2 Exam 2024 Online Form: Application Form
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS: Rs. 200/-
- SC/ST/ Sons of JCOs/ ORs/ Female: Rs. 0/-
- Payment Mode: Online/ Cash Payment through Net Banking, Mastercard/Debit Card, or cash deposit in any branch of SBI Bank
Documents Required
- Scanned copy of your photograph and signature
- Educational certificates
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
Educational Qualification
| Academy | Educational Requirement | Notes |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | Degree of a recognized university or equivalent | Final year students can apply if no backlogs |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai | Degree of a recognized university or equivalent | Final year students can apply if no backlogs |
| Indian Naval Academy | Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institution | Final year students can apply if no backlogs |
| Air Force Academy | Degree of a recognized university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering | Final year students can apply if no backlogs |
How to apply Online for CDS 02 2024 Recruitment
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Click on the link for the CDS 02/2024 application form.
- Candidates now have to Register yourself by providing basic details like name, date of birth, and email address.
- Now Login with the provided credentials and fill in the detailed application form
- Now pay the examination Fees after Stage 1 Completion
- Candidates can now Upload photo, Signature and Identity Proof.
- Candiates can now Preview the Examination Form before final submission.
- Take a print out of examination form for further use.
Important Links
Apply Online :- https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/
Notification :- https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CDS-II-2024-engl-150524.pdf
Official Website :- https://upsc.gov.in/