CDS II 2024 : Notification *OUT*, Check Exam Schedule Here

Latest Update: Nov 20, 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CDS (Combined Defence Services) twice a year (every year) to select deserving and talented students. The qualified talented students are selected for their enrollment in the Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers Training. Millions of students appear every year for the CDS examination to achieve a position in the second-largest military force in the world. The CDS I 2024 examination was successfully conducted on 21st April 2024. The UPSC has now released the official notification of CDS II 2024 examination on 15th May 2024. The Combined Defence Services (CDS) II registration process has already started from the same date till 4th June 2024. The CDS II Notification also includes the details of vacancy and number of seats available in each force. According to the notification, the CDS II 2024 examination is scheduled for 1st September 2024. Candidates who are seeking admission to the IMA, INA, AF, and OTAs can apply for the CDS II 2024 exam at upsc.gov.in. After completion of the exam, qualifying candidates will be able to join their preferred defence force academy as commissioned officers. Candidates need to enter their email ID / Mobile Number / OTR ID and password as login credentials to register themselves for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2024 examination.

CDS II 2024 Exam Schedule

The UPSC has scheduled the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2024 exam to be held on 1st September 2024. Candidates are recommended to check the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2024 complete exam schedule in the given table below.
CDS II 2024 Exam Events Scheduled Dates
Registration Process Starts 15th May 2024
Registration Process Deadline 4th June 2024, 6 PM
Payment of Registration Fee Deadline (Cash) 3rd June 2024, Till 11:59 PM
Payment of Registration Fee Deadline (Online) 4th June 2024, Till 6 PM
Application Form Correction 5th June 2024 to 11th June 2024
Admit Card Releases Last Week of August 2024
CDS II 2024 Exam Date 1st September 2024
CDS II 2024 Result Date To Be Released
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Eligibility Criteria

CDS aspirants must check their eligibility before applying for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2024 examination. It is necessary for candidates to meet the eligibility criteria for fulfilling their dream of being a part of the Indian Defence Force. Candidates are recommended to check their eligibility from the outlined criteria below. The CDS II 2024 eligibility criteria is as follows -
CDS II 2024 Eligibility Category Details of Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
  • The upper limit of age is set for 25 years.
  • However, the age limit may vary according to the defense academy.
Citizenships
  • Indian and Nepal citizens are eligible to apply for the CDS II 2024 examination.
  • Burma, Sri Lanka, and Eastern African Countries migrants can also apply.
Educational Qualification
  • Aspirants should’ve completed their graduation from any discipline from a recognised university or institute.
  • Final year students in graduation who do not have any backlog in any semester are also eligible to apply.
Read Also – UPSC Releases CDS I 2024 Admit Card: Here’s How to Download

FAQs

Q. When did UPSC release the notification for Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2024 examination? A- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the official notification for CDS II 2024 examination on 15th May 2024 at its official website. Q. When is the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2024 exam scheduled to be conducted? A- The CDS II 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on 1st September 2024. Q. Are Sri Lanka migrants eligible to apply for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2024 ? A- Yes. Sri Lanka migrants are also eligible to apply for the CDS II 2024.