UPSC Combine Defense Service examination 2018
CDS Exam
UPSC has released an official notification for the recruitment for various post of combined defense services (CDS). This exam is conducted twice a year for recruitment of candidates for Military Academies like Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The CDS recruitment is done through a competitive examination conducted by UPSC.
CDS Examination Important dates
| Activity | Dates
|
| Starting Date for online application & Fee payment | 08.08.2018 |
| Last date for online application & Fee Payment | 03.09.2018 |
| Admission card (Hall ticket) Download | 2 weeks prior to examination |
| Online Exam | 18.11.2018 |
UPSC CDS Vacancies
There are
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 100
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – 45
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – 32
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 225
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai – 12
UPSC CDS Eligibility
Gender, Age and Marital Status
| Academy | Gender | Age | Marital Status |
| Indian Military Academy | Male | 18-23 | Unmarried |
| Indian Naval Academy | Male | 18-23 | Unmarried |
| Air Force Academy | Male | 20-24 | Unmarried |
| Officers’ Training Academy | Male | 18-24 | Unmarried |
| Officers Training Academy | Female | 18-24 | Unmarried |
For Air Force Academy- 2 Years Age relaxation for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India). Married candidates above 25 years are eligible but no extra facilities will be provided for accommodation.
CDS Education Qualification
| Academy | Education Qualification Required |
| Indian Military Academy | Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Air Force Academy | Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and
Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. |
| Officers’ Training Academy | Professional and technical qualifications which are
recognised by government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees |
Candidates perusing Final semesters can also apply provided they should not have any back logs from previous Years
CDS Physical Standards: Candidates must be Physically Fit. For all standards in Physical Fitness refer the official notification Appendix IV
Salary Scale
Pay scale for Airforce academy and Navy
| Rank | Level | Pay in Rs |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13 A | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | 14 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General
(NFSG) |
Level 17 | 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Fixed Stipend for cadet Training: -Stipend to Gentlemen or Lady Cadets during the
entire duration of training in Service academies is Level 10 Pay Rs 56,100/-p.m.
CDS Exam Pattern:
There are two stages in the exam, written and interview.
- The CDS stage 1 written examination details is given below
- For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy-
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2Hrs |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2Hrs |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2Hrs |
- For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy –
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2Hrs |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2Hrs |
- All the papers will be objective type
- There will negative marking
- Calculators are not allowed
- Interview is called for the candidates who clear the stage 1 of written examination. It is conducted to check the personality and other caliber of the candidates.
CDS Exam Fees
Candidates have to pay an application Fee of Rs 200/- at the nearest SBI branch or through net banking.
All Female and ST/SC candidates are exempted of application Fee.
UPSC CDS Online Application
The eligible candidates have to fill an online application form at the UPSC official website.
A detail information required to fill the form is available at the website.
Official Link
Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2018
Exam Centers
- AGARTALA
- AHMEDABAD
- AIZAWL
- ALLAHABAD
- BENGALURU
- BAREILLY
- BHOPAL
- CHANDIGARH
- CHENNAI
- CUTTACK
- DEHRADUN
- DELHI
- DHARWAD
- DISPUR
- GANGTOK
- HYDERABAD
- IMPHAL
- ITANAGAR
- JAIPUR
- JAMMU
- JORHAT
- KOCHI
- KOHIMA
- KOLKATA
- LUCKNOW
- MADURAI
- MUMBAI
- NAGPUR
- PANAJI (GOA)
- PATNA
- PORT BLAIR
- RAIPUR
- RANCHI
- SAMBALPUR
- SHILLONG
- SHIMLA
- SRINAGAR
- THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
- TIRUPATI
- UDAIPUR
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