UPSC CDS- II 2024 Notification Out for 459 Posts, Apply Now

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) 2 Notification 2024 PDF on May 15, 2024, announcing 459 vacancies. The online registration process for CDS II 2024 has commenced and interested candidates can apply through the official website www.upsc.gov.in.

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About Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) operates as a Constitutional Body under Article 315-323 Part XIV Chapter II of the Indian Constitution, carrying out its duties and obligations outlined in Article 320. It conducts a range of examinations as per the Government of India’s regulations, ensuring a fair, impartial, and merit-based selection process for various Group A and Group B government services.

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024

The official UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF for the CDS (II) 2024 Examination, which begins in July 2025, was made available on the official website www.upsc.gov.in on May 15, 2024. This notification includes all of the exam’s data, such as vacancies, crucial dates, application procedures, and other pertinent information. The Union Public Service Commission has recently released the UPSC Calendar 2024, which includes significant dates for UPSC CDS 2024. UPSC has issued the CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF, and we have provided a direct link to download it here.

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024 Overview

Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission
Exam Name	Combined Defence Service Examination 2024
Vacancies	459
Education Qualification	Any Graduate
Age Limit	19-24
Start Date	15th May 2024
End Date	4th June 2024
Mode of Examination	Online
Selection Process	Written Test- Interview- Medical Examination
Job Location	All Over India

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024 Vacancies

Name of Academy	No. of Vacancies
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 159th (DE) Course commencing in July 2025	100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July 2025 Executive Branch	32
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2025	32
Officers’ Training academy, Chennai (Madras) 122nd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October 2025.	276
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 36th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2025.	19
Total	459

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

• For admission to the Indian Military Academy (I.M.A.) and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, candidates must possess a Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• For entry into the Indian Naval Academy, candidates should have a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• For admission to the Air Force Academy, candidates must hold a Degree from a recognized University, with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Candidates opting for the Army/Navy/Air Force as their first choice must submit proof of Graduation or provisional certificates during the SSB Interview.

Candidates in their final year/semester of the Degree course can also apply provided they do not have any present backlog up to the last semester/year for which results have been declared at the time of application submission. Proof of passing the degree examination must be submitted at the commencement of the course.

Age Limit

• For admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), unmarried male candidates born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2006, are eligible.
• For entry into the Indian Naval Academy, unmarried male candidates born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2006, are eligible.
• For admission to the Air Force Academy, candidates must be aged between 20 to 24 years as of July 1, 2025, i.e., born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2005. However, candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) can apply up to the age of 26 years, i.e., born between July 2, 1999, and July 1, 2005.

Nationality

A candidate must be unmarried and must fulfill one of the following criteria:
(i) Citizen of India
(ii) Subject of Nepal
(iii) a Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

Candidates belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India, except for Gorkha subjects of Nepal, who do not require such a certificate.

Candidates requiring a certificate of eligibility may be provisionally admitted to the examination pending receipt of the necessary certificate from the Government before the declaration of the result by UPSC.

Marital Status

• For the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA), only unmarried males are eligible to apply for the CDS Exam.
• For the Indian Air Force Academy (AFA), both married and unmarried males can apply. However, marriage during the training period is not permitted.
• For the Officer Training Academy (OTA), both unmarried males and females can apply for the CDS Exam.

Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the following physical standards for admission to the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024:

1. The minimum acceptable height for male candidates is 157 cm.
   • For Navy candidates: 157 cm
   • For Air Force candidates: 162.5 cm
   • For female candidates: 152 cm
   • Gorkhas and candidates from the Hills of the North Eastern region of India, Garhwal, and Kumaon: 152 cm
   • Tribals from the Ladakh Region, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Minicoy Islands, and Extra talented sports candidates: 155 cm
2. Body Mass Index (BMI) should be below 25.
3. The ratio of waist and hip should be below 0.9 for males and 0.8 for females.
4. Waist circumference should be less than 90 cm for males and 80 cm for females.

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The recruitment procedure for AFA (Air Force Academy), IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), and Officers Training Academy (OTA) positions would normally contain the following stages:

• Written Exam: Candidates must pass the written examination that is part of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination.
• SSB Interview/Personality Test: Shortlisted applicants from the written exam are interviewed by the Services Selection Board (SSB), which involves a series of tests designed to examine the candidate’s personality, intelligence, and readiness for a military career.
• Document Verification: Candidates who pass the SSB interview must undertake document verification to ensure that all submitted documents are genuine and match the eligibility requirements.
• Finally, candidates must undergo a medical examination to assess their physical and medical fitness.

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024 Salary

Rank	Level	Pay Scale
Lieutenant	10	Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500
Captain	10B	Rs 61,300 – 1,93,900
Major	11	Rs 69,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	12A	Rs 1,21,200 – 2,12,400
Colonel	13	Rs 1,30,600 – 2,15,900
Brigadier	13A	Rs 1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major General	14	Rs 1,44,200 – 2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG Scale	15	Rs 1,82,200 – 2,24,100
HAG+ Scale	16	Rs 2,05,400 – 2,24,400
VCOAS/Army CDR/Lieutenant General (NFSG)	17	Rs 2,25,000 (fixed)
COAS	18	Rs 2,50,000 (fixed)

• Military Service Pay (MSP) for officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier is fixed at Rs 15,500 per month.
• Officer Cadets undergoing training in service academies like the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA) receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100 per month.
• Upon successful commissioning, the pay in the Pay matrix of the Officer commissioned shall be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10.
• The training period at service academies is not treated as commissioned service.
• Arrears on account of admissible allowances for the training period shall be paid to cadets.

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

• The application fee for the CDS 2024 Exam is Rs 200/- for all categories except SC/ST/Females.
• Candidates can pay the application fee for CDS 2 2024 through online or offline modes, including Net Banking, Mastercard/Debit Card, or cash deposit in any branch of SBI Bank.
• Ensuring prompt fee payment is essential to complete the application process successfully.

UPSC CDS – II Recruitment 2024 – Steps To Apply

1. Online Registration:
   • Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and navigate to the CDS 2 2024 exam section.
   • Click on the application form link and proceed to register.
   • Fill in the required details such as your name, date of birth, email address, and contact number.
   • Create a unique username and password for future logins.
2. Application Form Filling:
   • Log in to your account using the provided credentials.
   • Fill in personal details including your name, gender, nationality, and address.
   • Provide educational qualifications such as degrees earned, subjects studied, and institutions attended.
   • Select your preferred academy and branch.
   • Review the entered information carefully to ensure accuracy.
3. Uploading Documents:
   • Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
   • Attach any other required documents such as educational certificates and identity proof if specified.
4. Payment of Application Fee:
   • Pay the application fee using available online payment options (credit card, debit card, net banking).
   • The fee amount may vary based on your category (general, OBC, SC/ST, or female candidates).
5. Application Form Submission:
   • Review all entered details and uploaded documents to ensure they are correct and complete.
   • Click on the “Submit” button to finalize the submission of your application form.
6. Print the Application Form:
   • After successful submission, take a printout of the completed application form.
   • Keep a copy for your reference and future correspondence.

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