UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS II) Notification, 2023 | Total Vacancy 349

Job Highlights:

 

Application Starts	17th May, 2023
Application Ends	6th June, 2023 till 6:00 PM
Application Mode	Online
Qualification	Degree, Degree in Engineering, BE, Degree with Physics & Math in 10+2, Profession & Technical qualification
Application Fee	Female/SC/ST - NIL; Other Candidates - Rs. 200/-

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published notification for Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS-II). Eligible & interested candidates can apply online through UPSC’s official website. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification carefully before applying.

The last date to apply for CDS-II examination is 6th June, 2023 till 6:00 PM. The application fee can be paid through Credit card /Debit Card/UPI / Internet Banking / Cash deposit at SBI Branch.

Important dates for UPSC CDS - II Examination Notification 2023

Candidates who are interested to apply for UPSC CDS – II examination must check the important dates given in the below table.

 

Application Starts	17th May, 2023
Last Date to Apply	6th June, 2023 till 6:00 PM
Last Date for Online Payment	6th June, 2023 till 6:00 PM
Last Date for generating offline challan	05th June, 2023 till 11:59 PM
Last Date for offline payment (within banking hours)	06th June, 2023 till Banking Hours
Application edit window	07.06.2023 to 13.06.2023
Examination Date	03rd Sept, 2023

Educational Qualification for UPSC CDS-II Examination Notification 2023

The educational qualification required for UPSC recruitment 2023 has been given in the below table. Candidates must ensure that they possess the required educational qualification before they apply for this recruitment notification.

 

Name of the Post	Education Qualification
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun	Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
Officers’ Training academy, Chennai	Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications which are recognized by government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees
Officers Training Academy, Chennai	Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications which are recognized by government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees

Age limit for UPSC CDS - II Examination Notification 2023

Candidates must ensure their age should be within the given age limit. The UPSC has specified the required age limit in its detailed recruitment notification. The required age limit as mentioned in the detailed notification has also been given in the below table.

 

Name of the Post	Age Limit
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun	Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2005 only are eligible
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2005 only are eligible.
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2024 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs). Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried.
Officers’ Training academy, Chennai	Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1999 and not later than 1st July, 2005 only are eligible.
Officers Training Academy, Chennai	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 July, 1999 and not later than 1st July, 2005.

How to Apply for UPSC CDS - II Examination Notification 2023

           

• Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in.
• Before applying candidates must register themselves under One time registration process.
• The application will be in two parts (viz. Part I & II)
• Pay the requisite fee.
• Before starting the online application candidates must have their photograph and signature scanned in jpg format.
• Candidates will have to provide a valid email id.
• For detailed instructions on application process please refer to the detailed notification.

Number of Vacancies for UPSC CDS – II Examination Notification 2023

Number of vacancy for the recruitment of UPSC Combined Defense Services Examination (II), 2023 is given in the below table.

 

Name of the Post	Number of Vacancy
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun	100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala	32
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	32
Officers’ Training academy, Chennai	169
Officers Training Academy, Chennai	16

Scheme of Examination for UPSC Combined Defense Services Examination (II) Notification 2023

 

For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:

 

Sl. No.	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Total Duration
1	English	100	02 hours each subject
2	General Knowledge	100	02 hours each subject
3	Elementary Mathematics	100	02 hours each subject

For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:

 

Sl. No.	Subjects	Maximum Marks	Total Duration
1	English	100	02 hours each subject
2	General Knowledge	100	02 hours each subject

 

Selection Procedure for UPSC Combined Defense Services Examination (II) Notification 2023

Selection will be made on the basis of below:

• Written examination,
• Interview for intelligence and
• Personality test.

Salary Structure for UPSC Combined Defense Services Examination (II) Notification 2023

 

Pay scale of Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

Rank	Lavel	Pay Scale
Lieutenant	Lavel 10	56,100 -1,77,500
Captain	Lavel 10 B	61,300- 1,93,900
Major	Lavel 11	69,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant Colonel	Lavel 12 A	1,21,200 – 2,12,400
Colonel	Lavel 13	1,30,600-2, 15,900
Brigadier	Lavel 13 A	1,39,600-2,17,600
Major General	Lavel 14	1,44,200-2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG Scale	Lavel 15	1, 82, 200-2,24,100
HAG+Scale	Lavel 16	2,05,400 – 2,24,400
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)	Lavel 17	2,25,000/-(fixed)
COAS	Lavel 18	2,50,000/-(fixed)

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) Recruitment 2023 FAQs

Question: What is the exam date of CDS 2 2023?

Answer: 3rd September, 2023

Question: Who is eligible for CDS exam 2023?

Answer: For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent is required.

Question: What is the age limit for 2023 CDS?

Answer: For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2000 and not later than 1st July, 2005 only are eligible.

Question: What is the salary of OTA in CDS?

Answer: Pay scale of Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy  is given as follows:Lieutenant - 56,100 -1,77,500, Captain - 61,300- 1,93,900, Major 69,400 – 2,07,200, Lieutenant Colonel 1,21,200 – 2,12,400, Colonel 1,30,600-2, 15,900, Brigadier Lavel 1,39,600-2,17,600, Major General 1,44,200-2,18,200, Lieutenant General HAG Scale 1, 82, 200-2,24,100, HAG+Scale 2,05,400 – 2,24,400, VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) 2,25,000/-(fixed), COAS 2,50,000/-(fixed).

Question: Is there maths in OTA?

Answer: No. Only English & General Knowledge is there.

Important Links for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) Notification 2023

 

Official Website Link	CLICK HERE
Detailed Notification Link	CLICK HERE
Apply Online	CLICK HERE