UPSC CDS Exam (I) Exam 2021
Union Public Service Commission - UPSC has released the UPSC CDS notification 2022 for Combined Defence Service Examination (II) at upsc.gov.in on 22nd December 2021. The online registration process for 371 vacancies has been started on upsc.gov.in from 22nd December 2021 and will be active till 11th January 2022. The CDS 1 Exam 2022 has been scheduled for 10th April 2022 (Sunday). The candidates qualifying for the written test will be called for an interview round and medical examination for final selection. In this article, we have covered every detail for CDS Exam 2022, including important dates, eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and more.
Job details
- No. of posts: 341
- Name of posts: Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2022
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 22 Posts
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 Posts
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men: 170 Posts
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women: 17 Posts
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification
- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
- For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
- Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation / provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.
Age limit
- For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2004 only are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2004 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy— 20 to 24 years as on 1 st January, 2023 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2003 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1997 and not later than 1st January, 2003 only are eligible.
Application Fee
- Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card.
Selection Process
- The UPSC CDS Competitive examination comprises: (a) Written examination; (b) Interview for intelligence and personality test of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the Services Selection Centres.
How to Apply
- Interested and Eligible Candidates can apply online by below mentioned link.
Important Dates
- EXAMINATION NOTICE NO.4/2022.CDS-I
- Application start from: 22/12/2021
- Last date for application: 11/01/2022 (till 6:00 PM.)
- The online Applications can be withdrawn from 18.01.2022 to 24.01.2022 till 6.00 PM.
- Exam Date: 10, 2022
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