The UPSC CDS Exam (II), 2023 notification is finally here, bringing exciting career prospects in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officer's Training Academy. Conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission, this exam serves as a gateway for candidates who aspire to begin their journey in the defense services.
In this comprehensive article, we provide you with all the essential details of the CDS Exam 2023, including important dates, eligibility criteria, available vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We aim to equip you with the necessary information to navigate through this highly competitive examination successfully.
To keep you well-informed, the Union Public Service Commission has officially announced the important dates for UPSC CDS 2023 through the UPSC Calendar 2023, available on their official website at upsc.gov.in. So, if you are eager to embark on a fulfilling career in the defense sector, join us as we delve into the intricacies of the UPSC CDS Exam (II), 2023.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for Receipt of Applications 06/06/2023 - 6:00pm
Date of Commencement of Examination 03/09/2023
Duration of Examination One Day
IMPORTANT LINK
NOTICE LINK :- CLICK HERE FOR NOTICE
REGISTRATION LINK :- CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
VACANCY
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 100 VACANCIES
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala 32 VACANCIES
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad 32 VACANCIES
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men 169 VACANCIES
Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women 17 VACANCIES
Total Vacancies 349 VACANCIES
APPLICATION FEE
Rs. 200/- for all categories except SC/ST/Females
The payment can be done through online/offline mode (Net Banking, Mastercard/Debit Card or cash deposit in any branch of SBI Bank.)
HOW TO APPLY?
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. It is essential for the applicant to register himself/herself first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceeds for filling up the online application for the examination. OTR has to be registered only once in life time. This can be done anytime throughout the year. If the candidate is already registered, he/she can proceed straightway for filling up the online application for the examination.
NATIONALITY
A candidate should hold The Citizenship of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who had been migrated to India before January 01, 1962, with the intention of Permanent Settle, or An individual of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire & Vietnam for permanent settle purpose in India.
AGE LIMITS, SEX AND MARITAL STATUS
(i) For IMA - Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2005 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy - Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2005 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy -
Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2024 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2004 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July, 1998 and not later than 1st July, 2004 only are eligible.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai - Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy - Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
(iii) For Air Force Academy - Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts will be conducted on the basis of:
1. Written Exam
2. SSB Interview/Personality Test
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
EXAM PATTERN
The candidates have to clear CDS Written Examination to get selected for the interview round. Check the exam pattern for each position below.
• There will be Multiple-Choice Questions in each paper
• The question paper for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set in Hindi as well as English
• There will be a penalty of 1/3 marks for a wrong answer
• Duration of each exam is separate i.e. 2 hours.
FOR INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY, INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY AND AIR FORCE ACADEMY :
English 120 (Maximum Marks) 2 hours Duration
General Knowledge 120 (Maximum Marks) 2 hours Duration
Elementary Mathematics 100 ( Maximum Marks) 2 hours Duration
FOR OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY :
English 100 (Maximum Marks) 2 hours Duration
General Knowledgbe 100 (Maximum Marks) 2 hours Duration
