Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam II 2023 under Advt No. 11/2023.CDS-II. Apply online for 349 vacancies in various academies. Check important dates, application fee, eligibility, and how to apply.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam II Recruitment for 2023 under Advt No. 11/2023.CDS-II. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 349 vacancies across various defence academies. The application process began on 17 May 2022, with the last date for online application submission being 06 June 2023. The exam is scheduled to be held on 03 September 2023, and the admit cards will be available from 10 August 2023. Results will be announced on 03 October 2023, with the final result and OTA final result being declared on 23 April 2024 and 20 June 2024, respectively. Marks will be available from 05 July 2024.

The application fee is 200 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, and female candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking, or e-challan. Eligibility criteria vary based on the academy. For the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA), a bachelor’s degree in any stream is required. For the Naval Academy, a bachelor’s degree in engineering is necessary. For the Air Force Academy, a bachelor’s degree in any stream with physics and math at the 10+2 level is needed. The age limit for candidates is between 20 to 24 years as of 01 July 2024, with age relaxation applicable as per rules.

The recruitment offers a total of 349 posts, with 100 positions at the Indian Military Academy, 32 at the Indian Naval Academy, 32 at the Air Force Academy, and 185 at the Officers Training Academy. Interested candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying online. All required documents such as eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and scanned copies of photos and signatures must be kept ready. Candidates must ensure to preview and check all details before submitting the application form. It is essential to pay the application fee if required, as incomplete forms without the fee will not be accepted. Finally, candidates should take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam II Recruitment 2023

UPSC Advt No. : 11/2023.CDS-II – Notification Summary

Important Dates:

• Application Start: 17/05/2022
• Last Date to Apply Online: 06/06/2023
• Last Date for Part II: 06/06/2023
• Complete Form Submission: 06/06/2023
• Correction Window: 07-13 June 2023
• Exam Date: 03/09/2023
• Admit Card Release: 10/08/2023
• Result Declaration: 03/10/2023
• Final Result Announcement: 23/04/2024
• OTA Final Result: 20/06/2024
• Marks Availability: 05/07/2024

Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
• SC / ST / Female: No Fee
• Payment Modes: 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: Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Level.

Age Limit (as of 01/07/2024):

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Age Relaxation as per Rules

Vacancy Details (Total: 349 Posts)

• Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts
• Indian Naval Academy: 32 Posts
• Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
• Officers Training Academy (OTA): 185 Posts

How to Apply for CDS II Exam 2023:

1. Review the UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2023 Notification.
2. Apply online from 17 May 2023 to 06 June 2023.
3. Ensure all documents (eligibility proof, ID proof, address details) are ready.
4. Prepare scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
5. Carefully review the application form before submission.
6. Pay the application fee if required.
7. Print the final submitted application form for your records.