UPSC CDS 2 2024 Recruitment Notification
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 (CDS 2 2024). This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies in various prestigious defence academies including the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officer Training Academy (OTA) (both Men and Women).
Prospective candidates interested in applying for the UPSC CDS 2 2024 examination should carefully review the full notification to understand the eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications, selection process, and other important details before submitting their application.
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 15 May 2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 04 June 2024 (up to 6:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 04 June 2024
- Application Correction Window: 05 June 2024 to 11 June 2024
- Exam Date: 01 September 2024
- Admit Card Release: August 2024
- Result (Written Examination): 20 September 2024
- Final Result (IMA, INA, AFA): 25 March 2025
- Final Result (OTA): 23 May 2025
- Marks Available: 05 June 2025
Application Fee
- General / OBC Candidates: ₹100/-
- SC / ST Candidates: ₹0/- (No Fee)
Candidates can pay the examination fee through various online modes, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The age criteria are considered as on 01 July 2025:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Candidates must have been
born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2006 (inclusive of both dates). Please refer to the official notification for details regarding age relaxation for specific categories.Candidates can calculate their age using the Age Calculator.
Educational Qualification & Vacancy Details
A total of 459 posts are available across the different academies. The required educational qualifications vary by course:
| Course Name | No. Of Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 32 | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | Bachelor’s Degree (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) OR Bachelor of Engineering |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA) (Men) | 276 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA) (Women) | 19 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Total Posts | 459 |
Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSC CDS 2 2024 recruitment involves the following stages:
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Services Selection Board Interview)
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their application forms online through the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Ensure that you complete the application process before the deadline of 04 June 2024. Detailed instructions for filling out the online form are available in the official notification.
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