The UPSC CDS Result has been announced. The exam was held on 21st April 2024. The provisionally selected candidates will be called for the interview round. Candidates must submit their certificates online. The last date of submission differs for every department. The UPSC CDS I Notification 2024 was released for a total number of 457 Vacancies. Key highlights of the UPSC CDS Exam are:

• Candidates will be selected based on a written test followed by an interview. Selected candidates will be hired in their respective departments after undergoing a period of training.
• The selected candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100.

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What is CDS Exam?

The CDS (Combined Defense Services) Exam is a national-level exam conducted by  Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to select candidates for admission into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). The exam is aimed at assessing the candidates' knowledge, aptitude, and potential to join the Indian Armed Forces as commissioned officers. It consists of a written test, followed by the SSB interview. It is the gateway for defence job aspirants to join the Indian Armed Forces.

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CDS 2024 Academies

Any candidate who will get selected for the CDS positions will be placed in the Academies in the below table:

UPSC CDS Exam 2024 Overview

Check out the below table to have an overview of the CDS 2024 exam.

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CDS Recruitment 2024 Latest Updates

10th May 2024: UPSC CDS Result Out

UPSC has released the result. The provisionally selected candidates will be called for the interview round. Candidates can check their roll numbers in the official notification.

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25th April 2024:UPSC CDS Exam Dates out

The UPSC Exam Calendar has been released for the year 2025. The UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2025 will be released on 11th December 2024.

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22nd April 2024: UPSC CDS Result Out

The final result for UPSC CDS 2023 has been announced. Candidates can download the same through the UPSC website or using the direct link given above.

CDS Exam Date 2024

The following table lists important dates for CDS (1) 2024 as per the official calendar and CDS (2) 2024 as per the UPSC exam calendar.

CDS Vacancy 2024

A total number of 457 vacancies have been released for the CDS (1) 2024. The detailed CDS vacancy distribution has been updated.

CDS Eligibility 2024

The CDS Eligibility Criteria including the age limit and educational qualifications, varies for posts under the IMA, AFA, Navy, INA, SSC(M) and SSC(W). To be eligible for IMA/INA/AFA, the candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For OTA (men), the candidate should have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For OTA (women), the candidate should either have a degree in Engineering from a recognized college/university or should have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. The candidate's age should be between 18-23 years for IMA & INA, while it should be between 19-25 years for OTA for both men and women. For AFA, the age range should be between 20-24 years. Candidates’ age will be calculated as on 1st July of the year of exam. Upper age limit is relaxable for certain reserved categories. The candidate must be physically and medically fit according to the prescribed physical standards.

CDS Exam Application Form

Completing the application process for CDS 2024 is the first step to applying for recruitment by the Combined Defence Services. Candidates should be careful to enter the correct information here as the same will be printed on their CDS admit cards. Go through the step-by-step procedure given below to be able to apply it smoothly.

Step 1: You should first enter the official website of UPSC to apply for the CDS (1) 2024 Exam.

Step 2: You have to enter your credentials under the heading “Part I” of your application form.

Step 3: You should first check the eligibility criteria & then apply for the respective academy which you wish for. (Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.)

Step 4: A registration ID will be generated after “Part A” and you can proceed to “Part B” of the CDS 1 application form.

Step 5: Upload all scanned documents & signatures in the specified format. (PDF, JPEG, etc.). The candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool for this purpose.

Step 6: Finally, you need to pay the application fee and select your examination center.

Step 7: Double-check all details and finally click on “Submit”

Step 8: Keep the application number generated safely.

Step 9: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

For details on the CDS Apply Online process refer to the linked article.

CDS 1 2024 Application Fees

The CDS 1 2024 Application Form will only be completed if you pay the application fee along with the application forms. Remember the following pointers for clarity.

• The application fee is Rs.200/- for all categories.
• The SC/ST/females do not have to pay any fees as they are exempted.
• You can pay via depositing money in SBI Bank by cash, Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using the internet banking facility of any Bank.
• You can pay offline at any branch of the State Bank Of India.

CDS Exam Selection Process 2024

The CDS selection process involves a few stages that the candidates have to clear with flying colors to go a step closer to obtaining their desired post in their desired academy like AFA, IMA, etc. The various selection stages include

• Written Examination: The first phase in the CDS selection procedure is the written exam. It comprises 2 hour papers. Candidates will just have to attempt the English and General Knowledge sections of the examination for admission to the officer training academy. Candidates for the Indian Naval Academy, Indian Maritime Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy must pass all three papers: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
• SSB Interview or Personality Test: The personality exam or SSB interview is the second phase in the CDS selection process. Stage I and Stage II of the SSB technique are two-stage selection processes. Only those applicants who have passed Stage I are eligible to take Stage II.
• Document Verification: In this stage, all required documents of the candidates will be verified.
• Medical Examination: All of the shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical examination to determine whether or not they are medically fit. A Board of Service Medical Officers conducts a medical examination of the applicants nominated by the Services Selection Board. Women applicants are examined by a Medical Board made up of male and female doctors, specialists, and gynecologists. A Lady Medical Officer will also be a member of the Board. Only those candidates who have been deemed fit by the Medical Board will be allowed into the Academy.

Note: A final merit list will be prepared for the shortlisted candidates who clear all these stages successfully.

CDS Exam Pattern for Written Test

The candidates who are applying to these respectable academies as mentioned above should be well aware of the latest examination pattern to have a well-informed idea about the important topics and sub-topics from an examination point of view. The table below shows the CDS exam pattern for Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy & Indian Airforce Academy.

CDS Exam Pattern For Officers Training Academy

The written exam pattern for the CDS Examination varies in the case of the OTA or Officer Training Academy. Let us look at the tabulated forms below for a better idea.

CDS Interview 2024

The CDS SSB Interview will be held for candidates who pass the written exams. The CDS SSB Interview is divided into two stages, each of which includes an intelligence and personality test:

• Officer Intelligence Rating, Picture Perception, and Description Test make up Stage 1.
• Interview, Group Testing Officer Task, Psychology Test, and Conference are all part of Stage 2.
• The CDS SSB Interview lasts four days. During the interview round, candidates are assessed physically, mentally, and psychologically.

CDS Exam Syllabus 2024

Candidates willing to apply for this examination should be well aware of the comprehensive and expected CDS syllabus for the CDS 2024 Exam. It includes the following subjects of which they should know the important topics and sub-topics as given below:

CDS Admit Card 2024

The UPSC is expected to release the CDS admit card 2024 in the last week of March 2024. Candidates who have applied for the Combined Defence Services exam 1 2024 can download their CDS admit card from the official website of UPSC i.e. https://upsc.gov.in. To download the CDS Admit Card, candidates need to login to their account on the UPSC portal using their registration ID/roll number and date of birth. Along with the admit card, UPSC might also release the exam city details of the candidates. The CDS admit card acts as a valid entry pass for appearing in the written examination. It contains important details like the roll number, exam date, exam timing, exam centre etc. Candidates are advised to thoroughly check all the details mentioned on the admit card and in case of any discrepancy, they should immediately contact the UPSC. They need to carry a printed copy of their admit card along with an original photo identity proof like Aadhar card/PAN card/driving license to the exam centre.

CDS Result 2024

The UPSC is expected to release the CDS Result 2024 by June 2024 on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the written examination conducted by UPSC in April 2024 can check their CDS result online. The result contains details like the roll numbers of recommended candidates, their all India ranks and qualifying marks. Separate merit lists are prepared for IMA, AFA, Navy, INA, SSC(M) and SSC(W). On the basis of cutoff marks and number of vacancies, candidates are shortlisted for further rounds of selection like SSB interviews. Candidates whose roll numbers appear on the merit list are called for SSB interview by respective service selection boards held at different places. The final selection and admission of candidates into respective defence academies is subject to qualifying all rounds of selection, medical fitness test and other criteria.

CDS Salary 2024

Those who pass the CDS exam will be paid a stipend during their training days. They will be paid a stipend of Rs 21,000 per month. The candidates who qualify for this prestigious UPSC CDS examination will receive a handsome salary as per the 7th pay Commission. It is quite sought after by the commissioned officers recruited via CDS. The CDS salary range varies rank-wise and also with the years of service rendered by the officers. Let us look at the table below for a better understanding:

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