Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CDS 2 2021 notification on August 4, 2021. Candidates who are interested to apply for UPSC CDS 2 2021 notification can apply at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.
Important Dates:
| EVENTS | DATES |
| CDS 2 2021 Application Start Date | 04 August 2021 |
| CDS 2 2021 Application Last Date | 24 August 2021 |
| CDS 2 2021 Exam Date | 14 Nov 2021 |
| CDS 2 2021 Admit Card Download Date | Before 15 Days of the exam |
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Eligibility Criteria:
CDS 2 2021 notification published by UPSC has mentioned clearly about the eligibility criteria for all the aspirants. Check the UPSC CDS 2 2021 Exam notification for more details once it is officially published. Candidates should read and understand the CDS 2 2021 notification thoroughly before applying.
Age-Limit:
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2003 |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2003 |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2002 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 |
Educational Qualifications:
| ACADEMY | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | Graduation Degree |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths) |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | Graduation, B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics &Maths) |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | Graduation Degree |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | Graduation Degree |
Name of the Course and Approximate No. of Vacancies:
| Course | Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 153rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2022 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July 2022 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry ) holders ] | 22 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2022 i.e. No. 212 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry] | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) – 116th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2022 | 169 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 30th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2022 | 16 |
Examination Pattern:
UPSC follows a standard way to conduct the CDS 2 2021 examination. The written examination consists of the below subjects:
A) For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:
| SUBJECT | DURATION | MAX. MARKS |
| ENGLISH | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
| GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
| ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
B) For Officers Training Academy:
| SUBJECT | DURATION | MAX. MARKS |
| ENGLISH | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
| GERERAL KNOWLEDGE | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
How to Apply:
- Visit the official website — upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the UPSC CDS 2 2021 link
- In Part – I of the registration, submit your basic information.
- In Part – II, fill the payment details and choice of exam center, upload your photo and sign as per guidelines
- Save and submit it and take a print out for further reference
Application fee: Rs 200/- SC, ST, and women candidates are exempted from the application fee
Selection Procedure:
CDS follows a three-stage recruitment process it consists of the below-mentioned phases. Each and every candidate should go through all the stages. There is no exemption.
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
