CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF
The official UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF for the CDS (II) 2024 Examination for the Course commencing in July 2025 has been released on the official website www.upsc.gov.in on 15th May 2024 containing all the necessary details for the exam including vacancies, important dates, steps to apply, and other details. Union Public Service Commission has announced the important dates for UPSC CDS 2024 for the Combined Defence Service Examination (II) through UPSC Calendar 2024. As the CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF has been released by UPSC, we have also provided the direct link to download CDS 2 Notification 2024 here.
What is CDS Exam?
Combined Defence Services Examination also known as CDS Exam is a national-level Defence entrance examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The CDS is the most prestigious exam in India, as it offers an opportunity to join the prestigious armed forces ( Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force) of India. The CDS exam is held twice a year in April and September and the selection process includes the written exam and interview. Only unmarried candidates who have completed their graduation are eligible to appear for the CDS Exam.
CDS 2 Exam 2024- Summary
Go through the glimpse of the UPSC CDS 2 Exam from the below table and learn everything about the examination. The male & female unmarried candidates who are seeking this opportunity to be a part of the prestigious Defence Academy can refer the below table.
| CDS 2024 Exam Overview | |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service Examination (II) 2024 |
| CDS 2 Vacancy | 459 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 15th May to 04th June 2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Test- Interview- Medical Examination |
| Language of Written Exam | Bilingual |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice questions |
| Eligibility | Unmarried Males & Females |
| CDS Exam Duration | 2 hours (each paper) |
| Marking Scheme | 1/3 for each incorrect answer |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
CDS Exam Date 2024
CDS exam date 2024 has been released by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) through UPSC Calendar 2024 for CDS 2 exams to select eligible daredevils for the post of Officer in any one of the elite Government Organizations (Defence Services). This year, the Combined Defence Service Examination (II) 2024 will take place on 1st September 2024 (Sunday).
CDS 2 2024- Important Dates
UPSC has released the CDS 2 Notification 2024 PDF along with the important dates. Interested candidates can apply online for the CDS 2 2024 exam from 15th May to 04th June 2024. The CDS II exam will be conducted on 1st September 2024. Check all the important dates for the CDS 2 2024 exam and set your reminder so you don’t miss any dates.
| UPSC CDS Exam 2024- Important Dates | |
| Events | CDS 2 Dates |
| CDS 2 Notification 2024 Release Date | 15th May 2024 |
| CDS 2 Application Form 2024 | 15th May 2024 |
| Online Registration End Date | 04th June 2024 (06:00 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 04th June 2024 (06:00 pm) |
| CDS 2 Admit Card 2024 | 07 to 10 days before the exam date |
| CDS 2 Exam Date 2024 | 1st September 2024 |
CDS 2 Exam 2024 Vacancy
For the CDS 2 Notification, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a total of 459 vacancies for the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy and the same has been updated below in the table.
| CDS 2 2024 Vacancy | |
| Name of the academy | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 158th (DE) Course commencing in January 2025 |
100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course commencing in January 2025 |
32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Training Course commencing in January 2025 |
32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men 121st SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April 2025 |
276 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women 35th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2025 |
19 |
| Total Vacancies | 459 |
CDS 2 2024 Application Form
The CDS 2 2024 online application process was started post the release of official notification on 15th May 2024 at www.upsc.gov.in. The aspirants interested in the vacancies must apply much before the last date to avoid any last-minute hassle. The online application window will remain active till 04th June 2024 (6:00 pm). The direct link for CDS 2 2024 registration has been provided here.
CDS Exam 2024 Application Fee
The examination fee for the CDS 2 2024 Exam is Rs. 200/- for all categories except SC/ST/Females (exempted from fee payment). The payment can be done through online/offline mode (Net Banking, Mastercard/Debit Card or cash deposit in any branch of SBI Bank.
CDS Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must meet CDS 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria as set by the Union Public Service Commission for defence recruitment. Check detailed eligibility (nationality, education, age, marital status, sex) from below.
CDS Nationality
A candidate should hold The Citizenship of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who had been migrated to India before January 01, 1962, with the intention of Permanent Settle, or An individual of Indian Origin who migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire & Vietnam for permanent settle purpose in India.
CDS Education Qualification
For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy – The candidate should have a graduation degree (any subject) from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy– The candidate should have completed their Graduation in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
For Air Force Academy– The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or a Bachelor of Engineering.
CDS Age Limit
The detailed age limit details has been mentioned on the official CDS notification pdf and the same has been discussed below.
(i) For IMA- Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy- Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy- 20 to 24 years as on 1st July 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2005
CDS Marital Status & Sex
• For the Indian Military Academy, and Indian Naval Academy, only Unmarried males are eligible to apply for CDS Exam
• For the Indian Air Force Academy, both married and unmarried males can apply, however, marriage during the training is not permitted
• For Officer Training Academy, unmarried males & females can apply for the CDS Exam.
CDS Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024
- The minimum acceptable height for male cadidates is 157 cm.
- For the Navy candidates height is 157 cm, for the Air Force is 162.5 and for female candidates is 152 cm.
- Gorkhas and candidates belonging to the Hills of the North Eastern region of India, Garhwal and Kumaon, required a minimum height is 152 cm.
- Tribals from the Ladhakh Region and Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands’ and Extra talented sports candidates minimum required rights is 155 Cm
- Body Mass Index (BMI) should be below 25.
- The ratio of the waist and hip should be below 0.9 for males and 0.8 for females.
- Waist Circumference should be less than 90 cm for males and 80 cm for females.
CDS Exam 2024 Selection Procedure
The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts will be conducted based on:
1. Written Exam
2. SSB Interview/Personality Test
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
CDS Exam 2024 Exam Pattern
The candidates have to clear CDS Written Examination to get selected for the interview round. Check the exam pattern for each position below.
• There will be Multiple-Choice Questions in each paper
• The question paper for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set in Hindi as well as in English.
• There will be a penalty of 1/3 marks for a wrong answer
• Duration of each exam is separate i.e. 2 hours.
| For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy | |||
| SNo | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English | 120 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 120 | 2 hours |
| 3 | Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 hours |
| For Officers’ Training Academy | |||
| SNo | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English | 100 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours |
Note The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal for each course i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300, 300, 300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy respectively.
CDS 2 Exam 2024 official Pdf download-
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CDS 2 2024 Cut-Off
UPSC releases cut-off marks for CDS Exam on its official website. The candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks (i.e. 20 marks minimum in each subject) and for selection must score more than the cut-off marks. UPSC releases CDS written exam cut-off and final cut-off separately. Check the previous year’s cut-off marks for your reference.
| CDS 2 Cut Off 2022 | ||
| Course | Written Result | Final Cut Off |
| IMA | 136 | 258 |
| INA | 128 | 256 |
| AFA | 147 | 269 |
| OTA (Men) | 100 | 181 |
| OTA(Women) | 100 | 184 |
| CDS 2 Cut Off 2022 | ||
| Category | Written Cut Off | Final Cut Off |
| IMA | 138 | 263 |
| INA | 132 | 256 |
| AFA | 148 | 270 |
| OTA (Men) | 102 | 183 |
| OTA(Women) | 102 | 184 |
CDS Syllabus 2024- Subject-Wise Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for all three subjects including English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics are tabulated below.
CDS English Syllabus
- Spotting Errors Questions
- Sentence Arrangement Questions
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Selecting Words
- Ordering of Sentence
- Reading Comprehension Questions
- Ordering of words in a sentence
- Fill in the blanks questions
- Idioms and Phrases
- Sentence Improvements or Sentence Corrections
CDS General Knowledge (GK) Syllabus
- Economics
- Physics
- Current Affairs
- Politics
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- History
- Defence related Award
- Geography
- Environment
- Sport
- Biology
- Cultural
- Book
CDS Mathematics Syllabus
| Sections | Topics |
| Algebra |
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| Arithmetic |
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| Trigonometry |
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| Geometry |
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| Mensuration |
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| Statistics |
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