UPSC CDS 2/2024 Notification: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the Combined Defence Services Examination 2/2024 Notification on 15 May 2024 and invited online applications for the UPSC CDS 2/2024 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course] (CDSE 2/2024).
Eligible candidates can apply online for the UPSC CDS 2/2024 from the website upsc.gov.in from 15 May to 4 June 2024. The UPSC CDS 2/2024 written exam will be held on 1 September 2024
UPSC CDS 2/2024 Overview
| Recruitment Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Lieutenant |
| Vacancy | 459 |
| Pay Scale/ Salary | Level-10 (Rs. 56100-177500/-) |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 June 2024 up to 06:00 pm |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | UPSC CDS 2/2024 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | upsc. gov.in |
Important Dates
| Apply start | 15 May 2024 |
| Apply Last Date | 4 June 2024, up to 06:00 pm |
| Exam Date | 1 September 2024 |
Application Fees
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ST/ Sons of JCOs/ ORs/ Female | Rs. 0/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
UPSC CDS 2/2024 Age Limit:
- For IMA— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy— Age: 20 to 24 years as of 1st July 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2005 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 1999 and not later than 1st July 2005 only are eligible.
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS 2/2024
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | Graduation |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | B.Tech |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | B.Tech OR Physics + Maths till 12th |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | Graduation |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | Graduation |
Selection Process of UPSC CDS 2/2024
The Selection Process for the UPSC CDS 2/2024 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam
- SSB/ Personality Test/ Interview/ Medical Examination/ DV
- Merit
Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS 2/2024 for IMA, INA, IFA
- Negative Marking: Yes
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
| Subject | Marks |
| English | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 |
| Total | 300 |
Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS for Officer’s Training Academy
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: Yes
| Subject | Marks |
| English | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
UPSC CDS 2/2024 SSB/ Interview Marks
| Academy | SSB Marks |
| Indian Military Academy | 300 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 300 |
| Indian Air Force Academy | 300 |
| Officers’ Training Academy | 200 |
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 2/2024
Follow these Steps to Apply Online for UPSC CDS 2/2024
- Check the eligibility from the UPSC CDS 2/2024 Notification
- Click on the UPSC CDS 2024 Apply Online link given below or visit the website upsc.gov.in
- Duly fill up the Application Form and upload the required documents
- Pay the Application Fee if required
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference
Important Links
| UPSC CDS 2/2024 Notification | Notification |
| UPSC CDS 2/2024 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
| Check Other Govt. Jobs | Haryana Jobs |
FAQs
How to apply for UPSC CDS 2/2024?
Apply Online from the website upsc.gov.in
What is the last date to apply for UPSC CDS 2/2024?
4 June 2024, up to 06:00 pm
