UPSC CDS 2024 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conclude the registration process for the Combined Defence Services (CDS 1) today, January 9. Aspiring candidates can fill the UPSC CDS 1 application form 2024 until 6 pm on the official website, upsc.gov.in.
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Important Updates:
- Registration Deadline: Today, January 9
- Application Correction Facility: Available from January 10 to 16
UPSC CDS 2024: Key Highlights
The CDS examination, conducted twice a year by UPSC, serves as an entry gateway for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
Examination Schedule:
- CDS 1 Exam 2024: April 21
- CDS 2 Exam 2024: September 1 (Notification on May 15)
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for CDS 2024 must:
- Be graduates from a recognized university.
- For Navy: Possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering; For Air Force Academy: Pass Physics and Chemistry in Class 12 along with a bachelor’s degree.
- Age Criteria: Between 19 and 23 for Air Force and Navy; Between 19 and 24 for Officers Training Academy.
Exam Pattern:
UPSC conducts a common CDS exam for IMA, INA, and AFA and a separate one for OTA. Here is the exam pattern:
| Academy | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA, AFA | English | 2 hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 hours | 100 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 hours | 100 | |
| OTA | English | 2 hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 hours | 100 |
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 2024:
Follow these steps for application:
- Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in.
- Register with required details.
- Log in using credentials.
- Fill the application form.
- Upload necessary documents and pay fees.
- Download and retain a printout for reference.
As the registration window closes today, interested candidates should complete their applications within the stipulated timeline. Stay updated with official notifications on the UPSC website for any further announcements or modifications related to the examination.
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