Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2018- December 2017

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

EXAMINATION NOTICE NO.2/2018.CDS-I 

  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2018 on 4th February, 2018 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air force Academy and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the courses (Men and Women).

Vacancies :

1. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun : 100 posts
2. Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala : 45 posts
3. Air Force Academy, Hyderabad : 32 posts
4. Officers Training Academy , Chennai : 225 posts
5. Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) : 12 posts

Conditions of Eligibility

(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:

1. For Indian Military Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1995 and not later than 1st January 2000 only are eligible.
2. For Naval Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1995 and not later than 1st January 2000 only are eligible.
3. For Air Force Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1995 and not later than 1st January 1999 only are eligible.
4. For Officers' Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1994 and not later than 1st January 2000 only are eligible.
5. For Officers Training Academy - SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course :  (a) Unmarried Women, issue less widows who have not remarried, and issue less divorcees (in possession of divorcee documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd January, 1994 and not later than 1st January, 2000.

(B) Educational Qualifications:

1. For Indian Military Academy and Officers' Training Academy : Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
2. For Naval Academy : B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics ) or Bachelor of Engineering.
3. For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
4. Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.

(C) Physical Standards: 

candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2018 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement.

Fee : 

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in Brief  instructions  for  filling  up  the  online  Application  Form  have  been  given  in  the  Appendix-II.  Detailed instructions are available on the above mentioned website.
 

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:  The Online Applications can be filled upto 
04th December, 2017 till 6:00 PM.

for more details please visit:  http://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notification_CDSE_I_2018_Engl.pdf