Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited the recruitment of 459 vacancies. Admit Card link is available at the bottom of the page.
| Advt. No | 11/202.CDS-II |
| Start Date | 15 May 2024 |
| End Date | 04 June 2024 |
| Admit cards Available up to | 01 September 2024 |
| CDS-2 Exam Date | |
| Exam/Post Name | CDS-II |
| Selection process | Written Test- Interview- Medical Examination. |
| Total Vacancy | 459 |
Notification Date: 24.08.2024
Important Dates:
The eligible applicant can apply online for the recruitment of 459 vacancies in Combined Defence Services Examination-II under the Union Public Service Commission 2024. The online application started on 15th May 2024 on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission. The last date for the application as per the notification of UPSC – 2024 is 04th June 2024(till 6:00 PM).
According to the Union Public Service Commission(UPSC), it will hold a Combined Defence Services Examination on the 01st September 2024.
The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed at the discretion of the Commission.
Applicants are advised to apply before the last date as the server may have some technical issues due to a lot of traffic on the last date of the application.
Vacancy Breakup:
| SI.NO | Name of Course | Vacancies |
| 01. | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| 02. | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 32 |
| 03. | Airforce Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| 04. | Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC (Men) | 276 |
| 05. | Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC (Female) | 19 |
| 06. | Total | 459 |
🎯 Must be a Citizen of India.
🎯 The number of vacancies of Direct Recruitment of the Union Public Service Commission 2024 are PROVISIONAL and may increase or decrease.
🎯 Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for this Examination.
🎯 Out of the total posts, 19 vacancies are reserved for females.
🎯Candidate must be an unmarried male /Female.
Eligibility/ Qualification:
Indian Military Academy & Officers Training Academy:
🎯 To apply for the post candidates must have passed Graduation (any subject) from any recognized university/institute.
Indian Naval Academy:
🎯 To apply for the post candidates must have an Engineering degree from any recognized university/institute.
Air Force Academy:
🎯To apply for the post candidates must have passed (10+2) Intermediate with physics and mathematics from any recognized university/institute. OR
🎯 To apply for the post candidates must have an Engineering degree from any recognized university/institute
Age Limit (as on: 01.07.2023)
🎯 Candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2021 and not later than 01st July 2005 are eligible.
| Examination | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| CDS-II | 20 years | 24 years |
🎯 Candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2021 and not later than 01st July 2005 are eligible.
| Name of Course | Age |
| Indian Military Academy | 02nd July 2001 to 01 July 2006 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 02nd July, 2001 to 1st July, 2006 |
| Air force Academy | 2nd July, 2001 to 1st July, 2005 |
| Officer’s Training Academy (men) | 2nd July, 2000 to 1st July, 2006 |
| Officer’s Training Academy (women) | 2nd July, 2000 to 1st July, 2006 |
🎯 Age relaxation under the guidelines of Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2024.
Application Fee / How to Pay:
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/credit card/Net banking ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹ 200/- |
| SC/ST/Female | ₹ 00/- |
Photo & Sign:
| Documents Name | Document size | Format |
| Photo (Colour) | 20kb to 50kb | JPG/JPEG only |
| Signature (Black Ink Pen) | 10kb to 20kb | JPG/JPEG only |
Note: The Photo should be taken within 10 days of filling the form. The Name of the candidates and the Date on which the photograph which was taken is clearly mentioned on the photo.
