UPSC CDS 1 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the Combined Defence Services Examination 1 2024 Notification, and online applications are being accepted for the UPSC CDS 1/2024 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course] (CDSE 1/2024). Applicants who match the requirements can apply for the UPSC CDS 1 2024 exam on the website upsc.gov.in beginning December 20, 2023. This article provides all of the information about the UPSC CDS 1 2024.
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UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2024: संघ लोक सेवा आयोग ने 20 दिसंबर, 2023 को CDS 1-2024 अधिसूचना जारी की। सीडीएस 1-2024 आवेदन पत्र आधिकारिक अधिसूचना के साथ upsc.gov.in पर उपलब्ध कराया जाएगा। इच्छुक आवेदक सीडीएस 1-2024 के लिए 9 जनवरी, 2024 तक ऑनलाइन पंजीकरण कर सकते हैं। सीडीएस 1-Exam-2024 21 अप्रैल 2024 को होगा।
UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification Overview
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Lieutenant |
| Job Category | Govt Job |
| Application Last Date to Apply | 9th January 2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 457 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-(Level-10 of Pay Matrix) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
Important Dates UPSC CDS 1 2024
| Event | Date |
| Opening of Online Registration Portal | 20th December 2023 |
| Closing of Online Registration Portal | 9th January 2024 |
| UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card | Before Exam |
| UPSC CDS 1 Exam Date | 21st April 2024 |
Application Fees UPSC CDS 1 2024
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ST/ Sons of JCOs/ ORs/ Female | Rs. 0/- |
| Payment Mode | (Online) Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card |
Vacancy Detail UPSC CDS 1 2024
| Name of the Course | No. of Vacancy |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 158th (DE) Course commencing in January, 2025 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala—Course commencing in January, 2025 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January, 2025 i.e. No. 217 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry] | 32 |
| Officers’ Training academy, Chennai (Madras) 121st SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April, 2025. | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 35th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2025. | 18 |
| Total | 457 |
Age Limit UPSC CDS 1 2024
(i) For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2006 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2001 and not later than 1st January, 2006 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy—
Age: 20 to 24 years as on 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 up to 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2005 only are eligible.
Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.
(iv) For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2006 only are eligible.
(v) For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2006.
Qualification Criteria UPSC CDS 1 2024
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) | Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. |
Selection Process UPSC CDS 1 2024 includes the following Stages:
- Written Exam
- SSB/ Personality Test/ Interview/ Medical Examination/ DV
- Merit
Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS 1/2024 for IMA, INA, IFA
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | |
| Total | 300 |
Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS for Officer’s Training Academy
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | |
| Total | 200 |
UPSC CDS 1/2024 SSB/ Interview Marks
| Academy | SSB Marks |
| Indian Military Academy | 300 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 300 |
| Indian Air Force Academy | 300 |
| Officers’ Training Academy | 200 |
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification?
- Step 1: Check the eligibility from the official UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification
- Step 2: Click on the Apply Online Link given below
- Step 3: Click on the form to register or apply.
- Step 4: Type in information about yourself and your educational history.
- Step 5: Submit the necessary paper in the right way.
- Step 6: Pay the Application fee and click the button that says “Submit.”
- Step 7: Download the UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification application form and print it out for future use.
Important Links UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification PDF Download | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Page | Click Here |
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FAQs for UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification
What is the deadline for applying for UPSC CDS 1 2024?
9 January 2024, to 6:00 p.m.
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1/2024?
Apply online at upsc.gov.in.
