Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the UPSC CDS I 2024 examination. For those interested in a career in defence services, such as the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force, and Officers Training Academy, this notification serves as an important opportunity to take the first step toward fulfilling their aspirations. The Combined Defence Services(CDS) Examination is conducted twice a year by UPSC. Successful candidates can gain entry into institutions like the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force, and Officers Training Academy in India. Interested candidates can apply for CDS 1 2024 using the provided link.
Name of the Course and Approximate No. of Vacancies
1. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun - 100
2. Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - 32
3. Air Force Academy, Hyderabad- 32
4. Officers’ Training academy, Chennai (Madras) - 275
5. Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) - 18
Total - 457
Educational Qualifications
(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.
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status
(i) For IMA-Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2006 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy-Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than
2nd January, 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2006 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force - 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January,2001 and not later than 1st January, 2005 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January,2005 only are eligible.
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.
Last Date
The Online Applications can be filled upto 9th January, 2024 till 6:00 PM. The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card Seven Days before the commencement of the examination.
How To Apply
Candidates are required to apply online. 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.
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