UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Examination 2023 Apply Online for 349 Post
Important Dates
- Application Begin : 17/05/2022
- Last Date for Apply Online : 06/06/2023
- Last Date for Part II : 06/06/2023
- Complete Form Last Date : 06/06/2023
- Correction Date : 07-13 June 2023
- Exam Date : 03/09/2023
- Admit Card Available : Before Exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : 200/-
- SC / ST / Female : 0/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Pay the Exam Fee Through E Challan
UPSC CDS II Eligibility
- For IMA & OTA : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
- For Naval Academy : Bachelor Degree in Engineering .
- For Airforce : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 Level
CDS 2 Age Limit as on 01/07/2024
- Minimum Age : 20 Years
- Maximum Age : 24 Years
- for Post Wise Details Read Notification.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2023 Vacancy Details Total: 349 Post |
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Post Name |
Total Post |
Post Name |
Total Post |
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Indian Military Academy IMA |
100 |
Indian Naval Academy |
32 | |||
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Air Force Academy |
32 |
Officers Training Academy OTA |
185 |
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CDS 2 Exam 2023 Vacancy
The fresh vacancies to be recruited through CDS-II 2023 examination for the course commencing in July 2024 will be announced along with the official CDS 2 Notification 2023. This year, through CDS 1 Notification 349 vacancies are announced for Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. Have a look at the Vacancy distribution.
| CDS 1 2023 Vacancy | |
| Name of the academy | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men | 169 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women | 17 |
| Total Vacancies | 349 |
CDS 2 Exam 2023 Selection Procedure
The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts will be conducted on the basis of:
1. Written Exam
2. SSB Interview/Personality Test
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination
CDS 2 Exam 2023 Exam Pattern
The candidates have to clear CDS Written Examination to get selected for the interview round. Check the exam pattern for each position below.
• There will be Multiple-Choice Questions in each paper
• The question paper for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set in Hindi as well as English
• There will be a penalty of 1/3 marks for a wrong answer
• Duration of each exam is separate i.e. 2 hours.
| For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy | |||
| SNo | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English | 120 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 120 | 2 hours |
| 3 | Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 hours |
| For Officers’ Training Academy | |||
| SNo | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English | 100 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours |
Note The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal for each course i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300, 300, 300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy respectively.
How to Fill CDS II Exam Notification 2023 Online Form
- Union Public Service Commission UPSC Are Issued a Combined Defence Academy CDS 2 Recruitment 2023 Notification and Invited Online Application Form for the UPCS CDS II Recruitment 2023 Candidate Can Apply Online for 17 May 2023 to 06 June 2023.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the UPSC CDS II Recruitment Application Form in UPSC Latest Defence Vacancies 2023.
- Kindly Check and College the All Documents – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, and Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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UPSC CDS 2 Salary
Pay scale of Army officers and equivalent rankers in Air Force and Navy is tabulated below:
| Rank | Level | Pay (in Rs.) |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 -1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10 B | 61,300- 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | 1,82,200-2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
CDS Previous Year Cutoff Marks
Here, we have provided the CDS previous year cut-offs for the famous Combined Defence Services examination for the different branches of the prestigious India Defence Forces, viz. IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy) and OTA (Officers’ Training Academy).
| Category | CDS 1 2022 Written Cut Off | CDS 1 2022 Final Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 136 | 258 |
| INA | 128 | 256 |
| AFA | 147 | 269 |
| OTA (Men) | 100 | 181 |
| OTA(Women) | 100 | 184 |
CDS 2 2021 Cut-Off Marks
Check CDS 2 2021 Cutoff Marks below –
| Category | Written Cut Off | Final Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | 138 | 263 |
| INA | 132 | 256 |
| AFA | 148 | 270 |
| OTA (Men) | 102 | 183 |
| OTA(Women) | 102 | 184 |
CDS Previous Year Cut-Offs for IMA
Check Previous Year Cutoff Marks for IMA below –
|
Category |
Written Exam Cutoff |
|
CDS 1 2022 |
136 |
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CDS 2 2021 |
138 |
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CDS 1 2021 |
145 |
|
CDS 2 2020 |
139 |
|
CDS 1 2020 |
130 |
|
CDS 2 2019 |
134 |
|
CDS 1 2019 |
116 |
|
CDS 2 2018 |
116 |
|
CDS 1 2018 |
118 |
|
CDS 2 2017 |
120 |
|
CDS 1 2017 |
125 |
|
CDS 2 2016 |
105 |
|
CDS 1 2016 |
72 |
CDS Previous Year Cut-Offs for INA
Check Previous Year Cutoff Marks for INA below –
|
Category |
Written Exam Cutoff |
|
CDS 1 2022 |
128 |
|
CDS 2 2021 |
132 |
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CDS 1 2021 |
136 |
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CDS 2 2020 |
134 |
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CDS 1 2020 |
118 |
|
CDS 2 2019 |
122 |
|
CDS 1 2019 |
105 |
|
CDS 2 2018 |
102 |
|
CDS 1 2018 |
98 |
|
CDS 2 2017 |
111 |
|
CDS 1 2017 |
118 |
|
CDS 2 2016 |
90 |
|
CDS 1 2016 |
63 |
CDS Previous Year Cut-Offs for AFA
Check Previous Year Cutoff Marks for AFA below –
|
Category |
Written Exam Cutoff |
|
CDS 1 2022 |
147 |
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CDS 2 2021 |
148 |
|
CDS 1 2021 |
158 |
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CDS 2 2020 |
152 |
|
CDS 1 2020 |
143 |
|
CDS 2 2019 |
148 |
|
CDS 1 2019 |
129 |
|
CDS 2 2018 |
131 |
|
CDS 1 2018 |
138 |
|
CDS 2 2017 |
135 |
|
CDS 1 2017 |
144 |
|
CDS 2 2016 |
135 |
|
CDS 1 2016 |
123 |
CDS Previous Year Cut-Offs for OTA
Check Previous Year Cutoff Marks for OTA below –
|
Category |
Written Exam Cutoff |
|
CDS 1 2022 |
100 |
|
CDS 2 2021 |
102 |
|
CDS 1 2021 |
107 |
|
CDS 2 2020 |
97 |
|
CDS 1 2020 |
93 |
|
CDS 2 2019 |
95 |
|
CDS 1 2019 |
78 |
|
CDS 2 2018 |
80 |
|
CDS 1 2018 |
69 |
|
CDS 2 2017 |
86 |
|
CDS 1 2017 |
82 |
|
CDS 2 2016 |
72 |
|
CDS 1 2016 |
68 |
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CDS English Syllabus 2023
CDS English Syllabus consists of the following topics. The level of difficulty of questions will be of the secondary school level. Candidates are advised to read newspapers, books, and magazines regularly to improve their reading and writing skills.
- Comprehension passages
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Fill in the blanks
- Error spotting
- Sentence improvement
- Jumbled sentences
- Idioms and phrases
- Vocabulary
- Grammar and usage
- Parts of speech
- Direct and indirect speech
- Active and passive voice
- Rearrangement of sentences
- Cloze test
CDS Maths Syllabus 2023
The CDS Mathematics syllabus for CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India for recruitment in the Indian Army, Navy, and Airforce, includes the following topics:
| Number System |
| Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions. Unitary method, time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. |
| Elementary Number Theory |
| Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm. Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables. |
| Algebra |
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Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M., Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns—analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices.
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| Trignometry |
| Sine ×, cosine ×, Tangent × when 0° < × < 90° Values of sin ×, cos × and tan ×, for ×= 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. |
| Geometry |
| Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point, (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a Parallelogram, rectangle and square, (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals, (ix) Loci. |
| Mensuration |
| Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres. |
| Statistics |
| Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency. |
CDS General Knowledge Syllabus 2023
- Current Affairs: Events of national and international importance, sports, awards and honours, books and authors, and major developments in the fields of politics, economics, and social issues.
- History: Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, Indian national movement, and the growth of nationalism.
- Geography: Physical, social, and economic aspects of geography, including Indian geography and world geography.
- Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution of India, political system, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- Science and Technology: Developments in the field of science and technology, including space technology, biotechnology, and computer technology.
- Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment, and climate change.
- Defence and Security Issues: Current events related to national security, internal and external threats, and role of Armed Forces.
CDS OTA Syllabus
The CDS OTA Syllabus is the same as the syllabus for the other two academies, namely Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) except for one Mathematics paper. CDS Official Training Academy(OTA) syllabus has only two papers English and General knowledge. Check CDS OTA Subject-wise Syllabus below.
CDS OTA English Syllabus
To crack the English section you just need to learn some basic grammar rules and practice as many previous year questions as possible of various types.
| Sentence arrangement |
| Spotting Error |
| Selecting words |
| Synonyms and Antonyms |
| Comprehension |
| Ordering of Sentence |
| Ordering of words |
| Idioms and Phrases |
| Fill up the blanks |
CDS OTA General Ability Test Syllabus
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| Current Affairs |
| Physics |
| Chemistry |
| Biology |
| Geography |
| History |
| Politics |
| Sociology |
| Economics |
| Defence Related Awards |
| Sports and Culture |
| Environmental Science |
CDS Exam Pattern 2023
The CDS 2 2023 Written examination will be conducted in offline mode only. Candidates will be given OMR sheet in which they have to fill in their responses. All the papers will be objective-type, multiple-choice questions. The written examination consists of the below subjects:
A) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
| SSB Test/Interview | 5 Days | 300 |
B) For Admission to the Officers’ Training Academy:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| SSB Test/Interview | 5 Days | 300 |
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