UPSC CDS 1 2024 Registrations Closing Soon: Apply Now!

As the deadline for UPSC CDS 1 2024 approaches, candidates aspiring to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force through the Combined Defence Services examination must ensure timely submission of their applications. Here is a concise guide with important dates, eligibility criteria, qualifications, and the application process:

Important Dates:

• Application Window Opened: December 20, 2024

• Last Date to Apply: January 9, 2024

• Examination Date: April 21, 2024

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: A graduate from a recognized university is eligible. Engineering graduates are required for the Navy, while Physics and Chemistry in Class 12 are mandatory for the Air Force Academy.

Age Limit:

• For Air Force and Navy: 19 to 23 years

• For Officers Training Academy: 19 to 24 years

Qualification and Exam Details:

• The CDS exam is a written examination followed by an interview round.

• The written exam includes three papers: English language, general knowledge, and elementary mathematics.

• Total Marks: 100

• Exam Duration: 2 hours

How to Apply:

• Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in

• Log in using your credentials

• Complete Part 1 registration by filling out the application form

• Upload scanned documents and pay the application fees

• Select the examination center and submit

• Download and print the submitted application for future reference

Candidates are reminded that the CDS 1 exam is a crucial gateway for aspiring Commissioned Officers in the Indian Armed Forces. The examination will be conducted in 70 cities across the country, and timely submission of applications is vital for participation in the recruitment process.

For more details and to apply, candidates can visit the official UPSC website before the closing date.

Published on: Sunday, January 07, 2024, 04:46 PM IST