The UPSC has released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) First Examination 2024. Interested candidates can apply online from December 20, 2023, to January 9, 2024. Refer to the notification for details on eligibility, posts, selection process, age limit, pay scale, and other relevant information related to the CDS Exam.
UPSC CDS First Examination 2024 Registration Details
Application Process:
- Application Start Date: December 20, 2023
- Application End Date: January 9, 2024
- Fee Last Date: January 9, 2024
- Correction Form Date: 10 – 16 January, 2024
- NDA I Exam schedule: 21 April, 2024
- Admit Card: To be announced
Application Fees
- General/OBC: Rs 200/-
- SC/ST: Rs 0/-
- Female: Rs 0/-
- Payment : Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Fees Mode.
UPSC CDS First Eligibility 2024 - Vacancy Details (457 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | 2/01/2001 – 1/01/2006 | Bachelor Degree in any stream at any recognized university. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 32 | 2/01/2001 – 1/01/2006 | Bachelor Degree in Engineering at any recognized university. |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | 2/01/2001 – 1/01/2006 | Bachelor Degree in any stream with Physics & Mathematics in 10+2 level OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering. |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 275 | 2/01/2000 – 1/01/2006 | Bachelor Degree in any stream at any recognized university. |
| OTA Women | 18 | 2/01/2000 – 1/01/2006 | Bachelor Degree in any stream at any recognized university. |
Selection Process of UPSC CDS First Examination:
- Written Exam: Two papers – General Ability and Mathematics
- Physical Test (for shortlisted candidates)
- Interview (for shortlisted candidates)
How to Apply?
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Mandatory One Time Registration (OTR): | Required for all UPSC recruitments, including CDS I 2024. Register at https://upsc.gov.in/: https://upsc.gov.in/ if you haven’t already. |
| Exam: | UPSC Combined Defence Services First Examination (CDS 1) 2024 |
| Notification issued: | December 20, 2023 |
| Application Dates: | December 20, 2023 – January 9, 2024 (6:00 PM) |
| Key Steps: | 1. Complete OTR if not already done. 2. Read the official notification carefully. 3. Prepare required documents: – Handwriting sample – Eligibility documents – ID Proof – Address details – Basic details |
