UPSC CDS (1) 2024 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for the recruitment of a combined defence academy. Applications are open for the Male and Female candidates.

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Overview of UPSC CDS (1) 2024 Notification

Important Dates

Application Fees for UPSC CDS 2024

• General / OBC : 200/-
• SC / ST / Female : 0/- (Exempted)
• Pay the Examination Fee Through Challan or Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card Fee Mode.

Age Limit

• For IMA (Indian Military Academy)— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 only are eligible.
• For Indian Naval Academy— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 only are eligible.
• For Air Force Academy— Age: 20 to 24 years
  as of 1st January 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2005 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2005 only are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS 2024

Selection Process

• Written Exam
• SSB/ Personality Test/ Interview/ Medical Examination/ DV
• Merit

Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS for IMA, IFA, INA

Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS for Officer’s Training Academy 

• Time Duration: 2 Hours

UPSC CDS 1/2024 SSB/ Interview Marks

How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1/2024

• Check the eligibility from the UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification given In the Important link tab.
• Click on the UPSC CDS 2024 Apply Online link given below link.
• Duly fill up the Application Form and upload the required documents i.e. Signature and latest Photographs.
• Pay the Application Fee.
• Take a printout of the application form and keep it safe.

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