UPSC CDS 2 2024 | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2024. This prestigious exam aims to fill 459 vacancies across various defence academies in India.
Eligible Candidates can Download the Notification and Apply Online for the UPSC CDS 2 2024 From Official Website which is given below in the Important link section. The Online Application Interface shall be opened from 15th May 2024 to 4th June 2024. The following contains all information regarding Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024.
UPSC CDS 2 2024
| Recruitment Organization | The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2024 |
| Advt No. | 11 /2024.CDS- II |
| Vacancies | 459 Posts |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Category | Govt Jobs 2024 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| Gen | 200/- |
| OBC/ MBC/ EWS | 200/- |
| SC/ ST | 0/- |
| Payment Mode | online |
Important dates
| UPSC CDS Exam 2024 – Important Dates | |
| Events | CDS 2 Dates |
| CDS 2 Notification 2024 Release Date | 15th May 2024 |
| CDS 2 Application Form 2024 | 15th May 2024 |
| Online Registration End Date | 04th June 2024 (06:00 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 04th June 2024 (06:00 pm) |
| CDS 2 Admit Card 2024 | 07 to 10 days before the exam date |
| CDS 2 Exam Date 2024 | 1st September 2024 |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Name of the Course | Approximate No. of Vacancies |
| 1. | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun -159th (DE) 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 i.e. No. 218 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies are 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 Posts |
Education Qualification
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- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
- For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognized 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.
- Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided the candidate should not have any present backlog up to the last semester/year for which results have been declared up to the time of submission of application and they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree examination at the time of commencement of the course
Age Limit
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- For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy— 20 to 24 years as of 1st July 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2005 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and
- current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is the relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 1999 and not later than 1st July 2005 only are eligible.
- Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during the training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family outside of the premises.
- For the Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2000 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July 2000 and not later than 1st July 2006.
Selection Process
| Stages | Exam |
| 1. | Written Exam |
| 2. | Interview |
| 3. | Document Verification |
Pay Scale
| Rank | Level | (Pay in Rs.)Lieutenant |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- |
| Captain | Level 10 B | Rs. 61,300/- to Rs. 1,93,900/- |
| Major | Level 11 | Rs. 69,400/- to Rs. 2,07,200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200/- to Rs. 2,12,400/- |
| Colonel | Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600/- to Rs. 2, 15,900/- |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600/- to Rs. 2,17,600/- |
| Major General | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200/- to Rs. 2,18,200/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | Rs. 1, 82, 200/- to Rs. 2,24,100/- |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | Rs. 2,05,400/- to Rs. 2,24,400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
How to Apply for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024
Follow these steps to apply for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024
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- Check the eligibility from the UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024.
- Click on the Apply Online Link given below or visit the website upsc.gov.in
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the required documents
- Pay Fees
- Print the Application Form
In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their application, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of its campus in person or over Telephone No.011-23385271/011- 23381125/011-23098543 on working days between 10:00 hrs. to 17:00 hrs.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Check Other Govt Jobs | GovJobsAdda.in |
F.A.Q Related to UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024
When the Application will be started for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024?
Applications for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 will start on 15 May 2024.
Last date to apply for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024?
Last date of application for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 is 4 June 2024.
Total posts of UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024?
Total number of posts for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 is 459.
Application Process for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024?
Application Process for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 – Apply Online