UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Notification, Syllabus, Application, Exam Dates, and More

The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts the CDS (Combined Defence Service) Exam twice a year for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officer’s Training Academy. The exam consists of a written test, followed by an interview round and a medical examination for final selection. Here is all the important information about the CDS Exam 2023:

CDS 2 Exam 2023 Notification: The detailed advertisement and official notification for the CDS (II) 2023 Examination have been released on the official website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in). You can find all the necessary details for the exam, including vacancies, important dates, application process, and more. The direct link to download the CDS 2 Notification 2023 is available on the website.

UPSC CDS 2 EXAM 2023: Overview

• Organization: Union Public Service Commission
• Exam Name: Combined Defence Service Examination (II) 2023
• CDS 2 Vacancy: 349
• Mode of Application: Online
• Online Registration: 17th May to 06th June 2023
• Selection Process: Written Test, Interview, Medical Examination
• Language of Written Exam: Bilingual
• Mode of Examination: Offline
• Type of Questions: Multiple-choice questions
• Eligibility: Unmarried Males & Females
• CDS Exam Duration: 2 hours (each paper)
• Marking Scheme: 1/3 for each incorrect answer
• Job Location: All Over India
• Official Website: upsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Important Dates

• CDS 2 2023 Notification Release Date: 17th May 2023
• Online Registration Start Date: 17th May 2023
• Online Registration End Date: 6th June 2023 (06:00 pm)
• Last Date to Pay Fee: 6th June 2023 (06:00 pm)
• CDS 2 Admit Card Release Date: August 2023
• CDS 2 Exam Date 2023: 3rd September 2023
• CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 (Unofficial): 3rd September 2023
• CDS 2 Result 2023: September 2023
• Interview Dates: To be notified
• Final Result: To be notified

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Vacancy

The vacancies for the CDS-II 2023 examination for the course commencing in July 2024 will be announced along with the official CDS 2 Notification 2023. In the CDS 1 Notification, 349 vacancies were announced for the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officer’s Training Academy. Here is the vacancy distribution:

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Application Form

The online registration process for the UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023 will begin from 17th May 2023. The last date to fill the CDS Exam Online Application Form 2023 is 06th June 2023 till 6:00 pm. To avoid any last-minute hassle, interested candidates must apply well before the deadline.

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023 Application Fee

The examination fee for the UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023 is Rs. 200/- for all categories except SC/ST/Females (exempted from fee payment). You can pay the fee online or offline (Net Banking, Mastercard/Debit Card, or cash deposit in any branch of SBI Bank.)

Steps to Fill UPSC CDS 2 2023 Exam Registration Form

Follow these steps to complete your CDS exam registration process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC – www.upsc.gov.in or use the direct link provided.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on “Examination” >> “Active Examinations” >> “Online Application For UPSC CDS 2 Exam.”
Step 3: Click on “Part-1” for Combined Defence Examination (II) 2023.
Step 4: Read the instructions carefully and click on “Yes” to proceed.
Step 5: Fill in your details correctly on the redirected page.
Step 6: Select your preferences and proceed to Part II.
Step 7: Pay the required application fee using the mentioned modes.
Step 8: Choose the desired examination center from the list.
Step 9: Upload the required scanned documents.
Step 10: Verify all the details and click on “Submit”. Download a copy of the UPSC CDS 2 EXAM application form 2023 for future reference.

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who migrated to India before January 01, 1962, or individuals of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire, or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
• Education Qualification: The educational requirements vary depending on the academy:
  • For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy: Graduation degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
  • For Indian Naval Academy: Graduation in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
  • For Air Force Academy: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University, with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or Bachelor of Engineering.
• Age Limit: The candidate should be between 20 to 24 years old as of 1st July 2023. Detailed age limit information can be found in the official notification.

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Selection Procedure

The selection process for AFA, IMA, INA, and Officers Training Academy posts consists of the following stages:

1. Written Exam
2. SSB Interview/Personality Test
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Exam Pattern

Candidates must clear the CDS Written Examination to qualify for the interview round. Here is the exam pattern for each position:

• The question paper for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set in Hindi as well as English.
• Each paper will have Multiple-Choice Questions.
• There will be a penalty of 1/3 marks for each incorrect answer.
• The duration of each exam is 2 hours.

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

• English: 120 marks, 2 hours duration
• General Knowledge: 120 marks, 2 hours duration
• Elementary Mathematics: 100 marks, 2 hours duration

For Officers’ Training Academy:

• English: 100 marks, 2 hours duration
• General Knowledge: 100 marks, 2 hours duration

Note: The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and interviews will be equal for each course. The maximum marks will be 300 for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy, and 200 for Officers’ Training Academy.

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Syllabus

• UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Admit Card

  The admit card for the CDS II Exam 2023 will be released in August 2023 for the written exam scheduled on 03rd September 2023. It is mandatory to download and carry the hard copy of the admit card to the exam hall. Make sure to obtain the admit card well in advance to avoid any last-minute rush.

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2023: Result

After the successful conduct of the written exam, UPSC will announce the result for the shortlisted candidates for the interview round. The result for each stage will be released separately. To check the result, candidates need to visit the official website of UPSC and look for the “Written Result” tab. A PDF file will be available with the roll numbers of the selected candidates. Further details regarding the interview round will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates.