UPSC has released the notification For UPSC CDS 2023, in 457 posts. Graduate candidates can apply for this post. The last date to apply for this post is 9th January 2024. All details about the exam related to the syllabus, admit card, and result are shared in this article.
UPSC CDS 2023 Notification
Aspiring candidates who are interested in joining the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy Air Force Academy, or Officers Training Academy application form has been started from 20th December 2023 and continues till 9th January 2024.
UPSC CDS 2023 Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defense Service Examination1 (CDS-1) |
| Vacancy | 457 |
| Application Started From | 20th December 2023 |
| Last Date | 9th January 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Mode | Offline (OMR Sheet) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS Eligibility
Candidates applying for UPSC CDS 2023 must meet the eligibility criteria which are as follows.
CDS AGE Limit:-
- For IMA:- Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 candidates are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy:- Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 candidates are eligible.
- For Air Force Air Academy:- 20-24 age group candidates can apply for this post.
CDS Education Qualification:-
- For IMA And Officers Traning Academy:- The candidate should have a graduation degree from a recognized college/university.
- For the Indian Naval Academy:- The candidates must hold an engineering degree from a recognized college/university.
- For Air Force Academy:- The candidates must hold an engineering degree from a recognized college/university or a Bachelor’s Degree.
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UPSC CDS 2023 Application Fees
UPSC CDS 2023 Examination application fee is Rs.200/- for all categories and exempted SC/ST Female candidates. The payment is done by Net Banking, Debit/Credit card.
UPSC CDS 2023 Salary
UPSC CDS 2023 Salary for selected candidates is starting from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 Rs per month. The salary structure is based on the officer’s rank. The salary gradually increases with an increase in rank.
UPSC CDS Syllabus
Negative marking is applicable for each wrong answer. 1/3 of the marks will be deducted from each incorrect answer. UPSC CDS 2023 exam will be conducted in offline mode and there will be MCQ asked in the examination. UPSC CDS Exam Date 2023 is to be held on 21st April 2024.
UPSC CDS Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 Hours |
UPSC CDS 2023 Admit Card
UPSC CDS Admit Card will be released in April 2024. And the exam is started on 21st April 2024. Candidate can download their admit card from the official website upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS Result 2023
After the successful completion of the written exam in the OMR sheet. The result will be published on the official website, coming soon.
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CDS-1 Exam 2024 Selection Process
UPS CDS selection process is completed in 4 steps which are as follows.
- Written Exam
- SSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
UPSC CDS 2023 FAQs:-
What is UPSC CDS Eligibility?
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2005 and not later than 1st July 2008 are eligible to apply for this post.
What is UPSc CDS salary?
UPSC CDS 2023 Salary for selected candidates is starting from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 Rs per month. The salary structure is based on the officer’s rank. The salary gradually increases with an increase in rank.