The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam II for the year 2024. This recruitment is for candidates interested in joining the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Officers Training Academy (OTA). The application process is open from 15th May 2024 to 4th June 2024. Candidates should carefully review the official notification to understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, age limits, pay scale, and other important details before applying.

Key Dates:

• Application Start Date: 15th May 2024
• Last Date for Apply Online: 4th June 2024
• Last Date for Part II Submission: 4th June 2024
• Complete Application Form Submission Deadline: 4th June 2024
• Correction Window: 5th June to 11th June 2024
• Exam Date: 1st September 2024
• Admit Card Release: Before the exam date

Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
• SC / ST / Female Candidates: ₹0
• Payment Methods:
  • Online: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking
  • Offline: E Challan

Eligibility Criteria:

• For Indian Military Academy (IMA) & Officers Training Academy (OTA):
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• For Indian Naval Academy:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• For Air Force Academy:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years
• Age Relaxation: As per the recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details (Total: 459 Posts):

• Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts
• Indian Naval Academy: 32 Posts
• Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
• Officers Training Academy (OTA): 295 Posts

Steps to Fill the CDS II Exam Online Form 2024:

1. One-Time Registration (OTR): Ensure that you have completed the One-Time Registration (OTR) process on the UPSC website. You must be registered before applying.

2. Read the Official Notification: Carefully read the notification to ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria and understand the recruitment process.

3. Prepare Required Documents: Gather your eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and any other necessary documents before beginning the application.

4. Scan Documents: Prepare scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and identity proof as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.

5. Fill the Application Form: Log in to the UPSC portal and fill in the required details in the online application form.

6. Preview the Application: Before submitting the form, review all the information you entered. Ensure everything is accurate and complete.

7. Submit the Application: If everything is correct, submit the form.

8. Pay the Application Fee (If Applicable): If required, make the payment for the application fee through the available payment modes.

9. Print Confirmation Page: After submitting the form, take a printout of the final application form for your records.