457 Posts : Combined Defence Services Examination – I : UPSC

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has unveiled the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2024 notification, aiming to fill 457 vacancies in the Combined Defence Services. The Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2024, will be conducted by UPSC shortly. Eligible and interested candidates are invited to apply online from 20/12/2023 to 09/01/2024.

Name of the Post : Combined Defence Services Examination – I

Educational Qualification:

• I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy, Chennai: Any Graduate Degree or equivalent.
• Indian Naval Academy: B.E/B.Tech (Degree in Engineering) / M.E/M.Tech.
• Air Force Academy: Any Degree (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or B.E/B.Tech (Bachelor of Engineering).

Post Date: 20/12/2023 No of Vacancies: 457
Place: Across India

Pay Scale:
The pay scale for Army Officers and equivalent ranks in the Air Force and Navy:

• Lieutenant: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
• Captain: ₹61,300 - ₹1,93,900
• Major: ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200
• Lieutenant Colonel: ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400
• Colonel: ₹1,30,600 - ₹2,15,900
• Brigadier: ₹1,39,600 - ₹2,17,600
• Major General: ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200
• Lieutenant General HAG Scale: ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100
• HAG+Scale: ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400
• VCOAS / Army Cdr / Lieutenant General (NFSG): ₹2,25,000
• COAS: ₹2,50,000
• Military Service Pay (MSP) to officers from Lieutenant to Brigadier: ₹15,500
• Stipend to Gentlemen or Lady Cadets during the entire training period at IMA and OTA: ₹56,100

Age limit:

• IMA & Indian Naval Academy: Candidates born between 2nd January 2001 and 1st January 2006.
• Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 Years as on 1st January 2025 (born between 2nd January 2001 and 1st January 2005).

Age Relaxation:
Applicable as per the rules.

Selection Process:

• Written Exam
• Interview

Application Fee:

• UR / OBC / Other: ₹200/-
• SC / ST / Female: Nil
  (To be paid through SBI Branch deposit, net banking facility of SBI, or using Visa / Master / Rupay Credit / Debit Card. Female / SC / ST candidates are exempted from fees.)

Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 20/12/2023
• Last Date to Apply Online: 09/01/2024 (6:00 PM)
• Applicants can apply online via the UPSC website upsconline.nic.in or through the provided direct apply link. Instructions for filling the online application form are available at the bottom of the page.

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