Hello Defence Lovers, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS II 2020 Notification @upsc.gov.in for recruitment in Combined Defence Services (CDS) through courses carried out by IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. The UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2020 will be held on 8th November 2020 in the written mode for selection of candidates for SSB Interview round before getting recruited by Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA) Men and Women. Let’s first have a look at the important dates, eligibility criteria, and selection procedure of the CDS 2 2020 exam:
Important Dates:
UPSC is going to release the CDS 2 2020 notification and for now important dates have been released. Let’s have a look at the detailed schedule for CDS 2 2020 exam.
| EVENTS | DATES |
| CDS 2 2020 Application Start Date | 05 Aug 2020 |
| CDS 2 2020 Application Last Date | 25 Aug 2020 till 6 PM |
| CDS 2 2020 Exam Date | 08 Nov 2020 |
| CDS 2 2020 Admit Card Download Date | Before 3 weeks of exam |
| CDS 2 2020 Result Date (Expected) | Will Update |
For Official Notifcation, CLICK HERE
Eligibility Criteria:
CDS 2 2020 notification published by UPSC has mentioned clearly about the eligibility criteria for all the aspirants. Check the UPSC CDS 2 2020 Exam notification for more details once it is officially published. Check the eligibility criteria given below, before going for registration. Candidates should read and understand the CDS 2 2020 notification thoroughly before applying. The DefenceXP support team is always there to clear all the doubts of a Defence aspirant. You can reach us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Email, and Youtube also.
Age-limit:
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jul 1997 to 01 Jul 2002 |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jul 1997 to 01 Jul 2002 |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 Jul 1997 to 01 Jul 2001 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jul 2002 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jul 2002 |
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 |
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
| Academy | Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun—151 (DE) Course commencing in July, 2021 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala—Course commencing in July, 2021 Executive (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special entry ) holders ]. | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2021 i.e. No. 210 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)— 114th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2021 | 169 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 28th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2021. | 17 |
Examination Pattern:
UPSC follows a standard way to conduct the CDS 2 2020 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 2020 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 application fee
Examination Centers: UPSC CDS 2 2020 exam will be held in 41 CDS Exam Centers across India.
