The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) shared a notice called UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification PDF. This is for people who want to take part in the Combined Defence Services Examination. The exam happens twice a year and is like a door to join places like the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force, and Officers Training Academy in India.
| Overview | |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service Examination 2024 |
| Vacancies | 457 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Notification Date | December 20, 2023 |
| Registration Process Dates | December 20, 2023, to January 9, 2024 |
| Selection Process | 1. Written Test
2. Interview 3. Medical Checkup |
| Language of Written Exam | Bilingual |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Type of Questions | MCQ |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS Exam – Important Dates
The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) has put out the CDS (Combined Defence Services) notification for 2024. You can find the PDF on their official website. The online form link became active on December 20, 2023, and you have until January 9, 2024, to submit your form.
Look at the table below for the important dates of the UPSC CDS registration process.
| Important Dates | |
| Application Starts From | 20/12/2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09/01/2024 Till 06:00 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 09/01/2024 |
| Modify / Edit Form | 10-16 January 2024 |
| Exam Date | 21/04/2024 |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Result Declared | Will Be Notified Soon |
UPSC CDS Exam – Notification
The CDS 1, 2024 application is available from December 20, 2023, to January 9, 2024. The CDS 2024 Notification PDF, a vital document about the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam by UPSC, can be downloaded from the provided link.
UPSC CDS Examination Notification
UPSC CDS Exam – Eligibility
Make sure you meet the UPSC CDS eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification before applying. Provide accurate information during registration. Here are the details of the UPSC CDS eligibility criteria.
Academic Qualification
| Post Name | UPSC CDS First Eligibility 2024 |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Appearing/Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Appearing/Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at Any Recognized University. |
| Air Force | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | Appearing/Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
| OTA Women | Appearing/Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University. |
Age Limit
| Academy | Age Limit |
| IMA | Unmarried male candidates born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2006 are eligible. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Unmarried male candidates born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2006 are eligible. |
| Air Force Academy | 20 to 24 years as of January 1, 2025. (DOB Between 02/01/2001 – 01/01/2005). |
Note : Candidates with a valid Commercial Pilot License from DGCA (India) get an upper age limit extension to 26 years. They should be born between January 2, 1999, and January 1, 2005.
Nationality
For CDS, candidates must be either Indian citizens or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan. Additionally, individuals of Indian origin who moved to India before January 1, 1962, or those who migrated from certain countries to settle permanently in India are also eligible.
UPSC CDS Exam – Vacancies
The new job openings through the CDS-I 2024 exam for the course starting in January 2025 are out, as per the official CDS 1 Notification 2024. This time, 457 positions are available in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officer’s Training Academy, as mentioned in the CDS 2 Notification.
Check out how these vacancies are distributed.
| Academy | Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (SSC Men) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (SSC Women) | 18 |
| Total Vacancies | 457 |
UPSC CDS Exam – Application Fees
To apply for UPSC CDS, you need to pay the application fee. You can do this by cash at any SBI branch or use online methods like Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet banking from any bank.
Here are the fees for different categories.
| Application Fee | |
| General / OBC | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹0 (Exempted) |
| Payment Modes | Challan or Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card) |
How To Apply Online UPSC CDS 2024?
If you want to apply for CDS 1, 2024, you have until January 9, 2024. It’s important to know the simple steps to fill out the application form, which are explained below.
- Visit UPSC’s official website: https://upsconline.nic.in/
- Find the link for NDA or CDS I Examination 2024.
- Click on it and register.
- Log in after registration.
- Fill out the form and pay the fees.
- Click submit and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printed copy for your records.
UPSC CDS Exam – Exam Centers
UPSC has listed cities for the CDS 2024 Exam in their notification. The exam will be offline in various cities. Candidates are advised to visit centers a day before to avoid last-minute issues.
Check the table for details on CDS Exam Centers 2024.
| Agartala | Ghaziabad | Panaji – Goa | Dispur |
| Agra | Gorakhpur | Patna | Faridabad |
| Ajmer | Gurgaon | Port Blair | Gangtok |
| Ahmedabad | Gwalior | Prayagraj – Allahabad | Gaya |
| Aizawl | Hyderabad | Puducherry | Gautam Buddh Nagar |
| Aligarh | Imphal | Pune | Madurai |
| Almora – Uttarakhand | Indore | Raipur | Mumbai |
| Anantapur – Andhra Pradesh | Itanagar | Rajkot | Mysore |
| Aurangabad | Jabalpur | Ranchi | Nagpur |
| Bengaluru | Jaipur | Sambalpur | Navi Mumbai |
| Bareilly | Jammu | Shillong | Varanasi |
| Bhopal | Jodhpur | Shimla | Vellore |
| Bilaspur | Jorhat | Siliguri | Vijayawada |
| Chandigarh | Kochi | Srinagar | Visakhapatnam |
| Chennai | Kohima | Srinagar – Uttarakhand | Warangal |
| Coimbatore | Kolkata | Thane | Delhi |
| Cuttack | Kozhikode – Calicut | Thiruvananthapuram | Dharwad |
| Dehradun | Leh | Tiruchirapalli | Tirupati |
| Ludhiana | Lucknow | Udaipur |
Documents which is needed to be brought to the CDS exam center:
- A valid photo ID card (Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport/Driving Licence).
- CDS 1 Admit Card 2024.
- Passport size photographs.
Rules to be followed at CDS Exam Centers:
- Be present at the CDS exam center at least an hour before the exam starts.
- Carry all required documentation.
- Use only a black ball pen on the OMR sheet.
- Do not use any unfair means, and refrain from bringing prohibited items listed below.
Note: Check the official notification for complete details; the list is not exhaustive.
