The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an official notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 examination. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications for the various posts through the official websites upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. The application process has already commenced and will remain open until June 4, 2024.
Details of UPSC Recruitment:
Total Vacancies: 459 posts
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) 159th Course: 100 posts
- Indian Naval Academy Course: 32 posts
- Air Force Academy Pre-Flying Training Course: 32 posts
- Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) 122nd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course: 276 posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA) 36th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course: 19 posts
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates applying for IMA and OTA must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university.
- For the Naval Academy, an engineering degree is mandatory.
- For the Air Force Academy, candidates need either a graduation degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Detailed eligibility criteria, including age limits for specific posts, are provided in the official notification.
Application Fee:
Candidates, except for Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted, need to pay a fee of Rs 200.
The fee can be paid either by depositing cash in any branch of SBI or by online methods like Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or through internet banking.
How to Apply:
- Visit the UPSC website upsconline.nic.in.
- Register and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Log in to the UPSC CDS application portal.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Upload all the necessary documents as required.
- Pay the application fee securely through the provided options.
- Review the application carefully and submit it.
- Save and download the application form for future reference.
