Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination II (CDS II) 2024
UPSC CDS II Notification Advt No. : 11/2024
Total Vacancies: 459 Posts
Organization Details (Post-wise):
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) – 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy (INA) – 32 Posts
- Air Force Academy (AFA) – 32 Posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA) – 295 Posts
Important Dates:
- Application Begin: 15/05/2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 04/06/2024
- Last Date for Part II Registration: 04/06/2024
- Complete Form Last Date: 04/06/2024
- Correction Window: 05–11 June 2024
- Exam Date: 01/09/2024
- Admit Card Available: 23/08/2024
- Result Available: 20/09/2024
- Final Result Available: 25/03/2025
- OTA Final Result Available: 23/05/2025
- Marks Available: 05/06/2025
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
- SC / ST / Female: ₹0
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan
Eligibility Criteria:
- For IMA & OTA: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
- For Naval Academy: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- For Air Force Academy: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 level
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):
- Minimum: 20 Years
- Maximum: 24 Years
- Age relaxation as per rules
- For detailed post-wise age requirements, refer to the official notification
How to Fill CDS II 2024 Online Form:
- Upload a recent photograph (not older than 10 days) with name and date printed on it
- One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for application. Register a new OTR if not already done
- Apply between 15 May 2024 to 04 June 2024 through the official UPSC portal
- Read the full notification carefully before submitting the application
- Ensure all documents are ready – Eligibility Proof, ID, Address, and other required details
- Scan documents: Photo, Signature, ID Proof, etc. should be kept ready
- Verify all details in the preview section before final submission
- If applicable, ensure fee payment is completed or the form will be rejected
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for reference
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