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

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

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

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

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.

1. The CDS stage 1 written examination details is given below
2. For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy-

1. For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy –

• All the papers will be objective type
• There will negative marking
• Calculators are not allowed

2. 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

1. AGARTALA
2. AHMEDABAD
3. AIZAWL
4. ALLAHABAD
5. BENGALURU
6. BAREILLY
7. BHOPAL
8. CHANDIGARH
9. CHENNAI
10. CUTTACK
11. DEHRADUN
12. DELHI
13. DHARWAD
14. DISPUR
15. GANGTOK
16. HYDERABAD
17. IMPHAL
18. ITANAGAR
19. JAIPUR
20. JAMMU
21. JORHAT
22. KOCHI
23. KOHIMA
24. KOLKATA
25. LUCKNOW
26. MADURAI
27. MUMBAI
28. NAGPUR
29. PANAJI (GOA)
30. PATNA
31. PORT BLAIR
32. RAIPUR
33. RANCHI
34. SAMBALPUR
35. SHILLONG
36. SHIMLA
37. SRINAGAR
38. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
39. TIRUPATI
40. UDAIPUR
41. VISHAKAPATANAM