UPSC CDS-2 Recruitment Exam 2023

UPSC CDS 2 exam date, notification, application fee, course details, vacancies, eligibility, exam center/city :
Notification is available for UPSC CDS-2 Recruitment exam. The application begins
on 17 May 2023 and the last date of application is 06 June 2023.
The minimum age required for application is 20 Years and the maximum age limit for application is 24 Years, Relaxation is given as per various quotas given in detail below.
The UPSC CDS-2 exam refers to the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. The CDS exam is held twice a year to select candidates for admission into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA).

Total available vacancies in UPSC CDS-2 Recruitment exam is 349.

Details of UPSC CDS 2 Courses and Vacancies are as follows

Course Details and Vacancies:
The UPSC CDS-2 exam offers aspiring candidates the opportunity to join various courses and branches of the armed forces. Here's a breakdown of the courses and the approximate number of vacancies available for each:

Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun:
Course: 157th (DE) Course commencing in July 2024
Vacancies: 100 (including 13 reserved for NCC 'C' (Army Wing) holders)

Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala:
Course: Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro, commencing in July 2024
Vacancies: 32 (including 6 reserved for NCC 'C' Certificate (Naval Wing) holders)

Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad (Pre-Flying):
Course: No. 216 F(P) Course commencing in July 2024
Vacancies: 32 (including 3 reserved for NCC 'C' Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry)

Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Madras) - SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC):
Course: 120th Course commencing in October 2024
Vacancies: 169

Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Madras) - SSC Women (NT) (UPSC):
Course: 34th Course commencing in October 2024
Vacancies: 16

Note: The total number of vacancies available across all courses is 349.

How to apply for UPSC CDS 2 Exam

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the UPSC CDS-2 exam 2023.

Step 1: Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) Platform:
Visit the official website of the UPSC: upsconline.nic.in.
Look for the "One Time Registration" (OTR) option and click on it.
Create an account by providing the required details such as name, date of birth, email address, and contact information.
Generate a unique username and password for future login.

Step 2: Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) Process:
Log in using the created username and password.
Fill in the additional details asked in the OTR form, including educational qualifications, personal information, and preferences.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified guidelines.
Verify all the provided information before submitting the OTR form.

Step 3: Accessing the Online Application:
After successful completion of the OTR process, you can proceed to the online application for the UPSC CDS-2 exam.
Log in to your account using the registered username and password.

Step 4: Fill in the Online Application Form:
Carefully read the instructions and guidelines provided on the application form.
Enter the required details, such as personal information, educational qualifications, and choice of examination center.
Verify the accuracy of the information entered before proceeding.

Step 5: Upload Documents:
Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents, including your photograph and signature.
Ensure that the documents meet the specified size and format requirements.

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee:
Pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment modes.
Note the transaction details for future reference.

Step 7: Finalize and Submit the Application:
Review all the entered details, uploaded documents, and the payment status.
Make any necessary corrections before finalizing the application.
Submit the application form.

Step 8: Print Application:
After successful submission, download and print a copy of the completed application form for your records.

Details of eligibility for UPSC CDS-2 regarding Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status

To be eligible for the UPSC CDS-2 exam, candidates must fulfill certain age and marital status requirements. Here are the eligibility criteria for each course:

Indian Military Academy (IMA):
Gender: Male candidates only
Age: Candidates must be unmarried males born between July 2, 2000, and July 1, 2005.

Indian Naval Academy (INA):
Gender: Male candidates only

Air Force Academy (AFA):
Gender: Male candidates only
Age: Candidates must be between 20 and 24 years old as of July 1, 2024. They should be born between July 2, 2000, and July 1, 2004. However, candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) have an upper age limit relaxation up to 26 years, i.e., born between July 2, 1998, and July 1, 2004.
Marital Status: Candidates less than 25 years of age have to be unmarried.Married applicants above 25 years of age are eligible to use however will now no longer be provided married accommodation during training, and they cannot live with their family outside the premises.

Officers' Training Academy (OTA) - SSC Course for Men:
Gender: Male candidates only
Age: Candidates must be unmarried males born between July 2, 1999, and July 1, 2005.

Officers' Training Academy (OTA) - SSC Women Non-Technical Course:
Gender: Unmarried women, issueless widows who've now no longer remarried, and issueless divorcees (in ownership of divorce documents) who've now no longer remarried are eligible.
Age: Candidates must be unmarried women born between July 2, 1999, and July 1, 2005.
Note: The upper age limit, marital status requirements, and age range mentioned above are subject to the specific eligibility criteria for each course. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official UPSC notification for detailed information and any updates or changes in the eligibility criteria.

It is essential for candidates to ensure that they meet all the necessary eligibility requirements before applying for the UPSC CDS-2 Exam 2023.

Details of Educational Qualification for UPSC CDS 2 Exam

Educational Qualifications for UPSC CDS-2 Exam 2023:

The educational qualifications required for each course in the UPSC CDS-2 Exam 2023 are as follows:

Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai:
Candidates must have a degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.

Indian Naval Academy (INA):
Candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution.

Air Force Academy (AFA):
Candidates must have a degree from a recognized university.

For candidates applying to the Air Force Academy, they should have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level. Alternatively, candidates should possess a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Note: Candidates applying for Army/Navy/Air Force as their first choice are required to submit proof of graduation or provisional certificates at the time of the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview.

Additional Note for Final Year Candidates:

Candidates who are in their final year/semester of a degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination are also eligible to apply.
However, such candidates should not have any present backlogs up to the last semester/year for which results have been declared at the time of submitting the application.
It is important for candidates to possess the required educational qualifications or be in the final year of their degree course (with no backlogs) when applying for the UPSC CDS-2 Exam 2023. Candidates are advised to refer to the official UPSC notification for further details and any updates or changes in the educational eligibility criteria.

Exam center/city details for UPSC CDS 2 exam are as follows :

Here is the list of examination centers where the UPSC CDS-2 Exam 2023 will be conducted:

Agartala
Ghaziabad
Panaji (Goa)
Agra
Gorakhpur
Patna
Ajmer
Gurgaon
Port Blair
Ahmedabad
Gwalior
Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Aizawl
Hyderabad
Puducherry
Aligarh
Imphal
Pune
Almora (Uttarakhand)
Indore
Raipur
Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh)
Itanagar
Rajkot
Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
Jabalpur
Ranchi
Bengaluru
Jaipur
Sambalpur
Bareilly
Jammu
Shillong
Bhopal
Jodhpur
Shimla
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)
Jorhat
Siliguri
Chandigarh
Kochi
Srinagar
Chennai
Kohima
Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
Coimbatore
Kolkata
Thane
Cuttack
Kozhikode (Calicut)
Thiruvananthapuram
Dehradun
Leh
Tiruchirapalli
Delhi
Lucknow
Tirupati
Dharamshala
Ludhiana
Udaipur
Dharwad
Madurai
Varanasi
Dispur
Mandi
Vellore
Faridabad
Mumbai
Vijayawada
Gangtok
Mysore
Visakhapatnam
Gaya
Nagpur
Warangal
Gautam Buddh Nagar
Navi Mumbai

Please note that the information provided here is based on the available details for the UPSC CDS-2 Exam 2023. Candidates are advised to refer to the official UPSC website or notifications for any updates or changes in the examination centers.