UPSC CDS II Notification 2020 - Overview
| Description | Details |
| Board Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services-II |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 418 |
| Job Type | Central Govt Jobs |
| Release Date of official notification | 5th August 2020 |
| Last date to apply online | 25th August 2020 |
| Exam Date | 8th November 2020 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam |
| Official Portal | upsc.gov.in |
Union Public Service Commission has decided to release UPSC CDS Notification 2020 on 5th August 2020. After the release of official notification, the authorities will invite the application forms through online from 5th August 2020 up to 25th August 2020. So, willing candidates who possess the requisite qualifications can apply for this recruitment before the deadline.
Scroll down the page to get more details of UPSC Combined Defence Services-II Exam Notification 2020 like age limit, qualification, selection process, salary, important dates, useful links, etc.
UPSC CDS is a national level entrance exam conducted twice in a year i.e, February and November. Every year, Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:
Distribution of vacancies:
| Post Names | Total Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy (INA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | 45 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) | 16 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) (Pre-Flying) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) | 225 |
| Total | 418 |
| Post Names | Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy | Possess Graduation degree from a recognized university |
| Indian Naval Academy | Possess Engineering degree from a recognized university |
| Air Force Academy | Possess Engineering degree (Physics & Maths in Intermediate) from a recognized university |
| Officers Training Academy (Male & Female) | Possess Graduation degree from a recognized university |
| Post Names | Age Limit |
| IMA | 19 to 24 years |
| AFA | 19 to 23 years |
| OTA | 19 to 25 years |
| INA | 19 to 22 years |
Selection of the candidates will be based on the performance in the following rounds:
| Post Name | Salary |
| Lieutenant Level 10 | Rs. 56, 100 - 1, 77, 500/- |
| Captain Level 10 B | Rs. 6,13,00 - 1,93,900/- |
| COAS Level 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/- (fixed) |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) Level 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| Major Level 11 | Rs. 6,94,00 - 2,07,200/- |
| HAG+Scale Level 16 | Rs. 2,05,400 - 2,24,400/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 - 2,12400/- |
| Colonel Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600 - 2, 15,90/- |
| Brigadier Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600 - 2,17,600/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale Level 15 | Rs. 1,82,200 - 2,24,100/- |
| Major General Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200/- |
The UPSC CDS 2 Apply online link will be activated from 5th August 2020 and will be available up to 25th August 2020. Applicants can follow the instructions provided below while filling the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can a girl give CDS exam after 12?
Q. Can girls apply for CDS exam?
Q. What is the minimum percentage required for CDS exam?
Q. Does 12th marks matter in CDS?
Q. What is the salary of CDS officer?
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