The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I, 2024. Here are the key details:
Overview
- Total Vacancies: 457
- Notification No.: 4/2024.CDS-I
- Application Period: December 20, 2023, to January 9, 2024
- Examination Date: April 21, 2024
- Job Location: All India
Age Criteria
- Indian Military Academy & Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates aged 20 to 24 years as of January 1, 2025. Special age relaxation for Commercial Pilot Licence holders up to 26 years.
- Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years as of January 1, 2025.
- Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Men: Unmarried male candidates born between January 2, 2000, and January 1, 2006.
- Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Women: Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (with divorce documents) who have not remarried, born between January 2, 2000, and January 1, 2006.
Educational Qualification
- For IMA and OTA, Chennai: Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering.
- For Air Force Academy: Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹ 200
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: NIL
- Payment Modes: By cash at SBI or via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or internet banking.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- SSB Test/Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Apply online through the official UPSC website upsconline.nic.in.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Vacancy Details
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 32
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Men): 275
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women): 18
This information should provide a comprehensive overview for anyone interested in applying for the UPSC CDS I Examination 2024. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official notification on the UPSC website.
Official Notification
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