Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024: UPSC Recruitment 2024. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024 (UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Notification). Interested and eligible candidates are being informed to review the official advertisement and submit their applications for CDS Examination (I), 2024. Details like age criteria, educational qualification, selection process, application fee and application process for UPSC CDS (I), 2024 recruitment are given below

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Recruitment Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Posts Name	Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024
Vacancies	457 Posts
Job Location	All Over India
Last Date to Apply	31-12-2024
Mode of Apply	Online
Category	UPSC Recruitment 2024
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Recruitment Overview: Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024: UPSC Recruitment 2024

Union Public Service Commission has released 457 vacancies for UPSC Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024 posts. It has been announced that young candidates can apply online for UPSC Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024 Recruitment 2024. The online registration window has started from 11-12-2024 on the official website. For more information about UPSC Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024 Recruitment Drive and to apply online for UPSC Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024 Recruitment, here is the link given, you can apply from here See the Notification

Post Details:

Academy	Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	32
Air Force Academy (AFA)	32
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA, Men)	275
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA, Women)	18

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Eligibility Criteria

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. See the Notification

Age Limit:

• IMA: 19–24 years
• INA: 19–22 years
• AFA: 19–23 years
• OTA: 19–25 years

Age is calculated as of January 1, 2025.

How can I prepare for the CDS (1) 2025 exam?

• Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and exam pattern.
• Practice previous year’s question papers and mock tests.
• Refer to standard books for English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics.
• Keep yourself updated with current affairs and general awareness topics.

Application Fee

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank.

How to Apply:

• Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.gov.in. A candidate who is willing to apply for Combined Defence Services Examination shall be required to apply online and submit the requisite information and supporting documents towards various claims, such as
• date of birth, educational qualification, etc. as may be sought by the Commission alongwith the
• Registration and Online Application Form.
• For detailed instructions for filling up the form, the Notice
• for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 may be referred.
• The failure to provide the required information/documents alongwith the Online Application Form or within the correction window, if any, provided by the Commission will entail cancellation of candidature for the examination

Here Download official notification PDF

FAQs

1. What is the UPSC CDS Examination?

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).

2. When will the UPSC CDS (1) 2025 Notification be released?

The notification for UPSC CDS (1) 2025 is expected to be released on December 2024. Candidates can check the official UPSC website for updates.

3. What is the application fee for the exam?

• General/OBC Candidates: ₹200
• Female/SC/ST Candidates: Exempted (No fee required).

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