The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I 2024. Candidates interested in the CDS I 2024 Exam can now apply online. Below are the key details regarding the examination:
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 20 December 2023
- Last Date to Apply: 9 January 2024 (till 6:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: 9 January 2024
- Form Modification/Edit Period: 10–16 January 2024
- Examination Date: 21 April 2024
- Admit Card Availability: 12 April 2024
- Result Announcement: To be notified
Application Fee:
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹200
- SC/ST and Female Candidates: No Fee
The fee can be paid through online methods like debit card, credit card, net banking, or by depositing cash at an authorized bank.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2024):
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Born between 2 January 2001 and 1 January 2006
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Born between 2 January 2001 and 1 January 2006
- Air Force Academy: Born between 2 January 2001 and 1 January 2006
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): Born between 2 January 2000 and 1 January 2006
Age relaxation is as per the official CDS Exam 2024 rules.
Total Vacancies: 457 Posts
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): 32 Posts
- Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): 275 Posts
- OTA (Women): 18 Posts
Educational Qualifications:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
- Air Force Academy: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Steps to Apply:
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Candidates must complete the mandatory OTR process on the UPSC portal before applying.
- Application Period: Submit the online application between 20 December 2023 and 9 January 2024.
- Notification Review: Carefully read the official notification to confirm eligibility and other details.
- Document Preparation: Collect and verify all necessary documents, including ID proof, eligibility certificates, and address details.
- Scan and Upload Documents: Prepare scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other required documents.
- Form Verification: Before final submission, carefully review all entered details to ensure accuracy.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (if applicable) to complete the application process.
- Print Application: After submission, take a printout of the final application form for your records