Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
has issued a notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam II 2024 recruitment. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can review the notification and submit their applications online.
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Application Fee
- General Candidates: Rs. 200/-
- Female/SC/ST Candidates: No fee
- Payment Methods:
- Cash at any State Bank of India branch
- Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card
- UPI Payment
- Internet banking of any bank
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 15-05-2024
- Application Deadline: 04-06-2024 by 6:00 PM
- Correction Window: 05-06-2024 to 11-06-2024
- Exam Date: 01-09-2024
Age Limit
- IMA & Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2006.
- Air Force Academy: Candidates aged 20 to 24 years as of 1st July 2025 (born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2005).
- Age Relaxation: As per rules.
Qualifications
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Indian Naval Academy: Engineering degree from a recognized university/institution.
- Air Force Academy: Degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Combined Defence Service (II) Exam 2024 | 459 |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 159th (DE) Course starting in July 2025 (including 13 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course starting in July 2025, Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro (including 6 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders) | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course starting in July 2025, No. 218 F(P) Course (including 3 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry) | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 122nd SSC (Men) (NT) Course starting in October 2025 | 276 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai – 36th SSC (Women) (NT) Course starting in October 2025 | 19 |
For more details and to apply, visit the official UPSC website.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |