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CDS 2 2024 - Result (Out), Expected Cutoff, Marks, Interview
Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Mar 26, 2025 11:37 AM IST | #CDS
CDS 2 2024 - Union Public Service Commission has released the final UPSC CDS result 2024 on March 25, 2025 on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CDS 2 results 2024 was released on September 20, 2024. The commission successfully conducted the UPSC CDS 2 2024 exam on September 1, 2024. The commission released the UPSC CDS admit card 2024 on August 23, 2024 on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CDS 2 2024 application form correction window was closed on June 11, 2024.
This Story also Contains
- UPSC CDS 2 2024 Overview
- UPSC CDS 2 2024 Important Dates
- UPSC CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Application Form 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Syllabus 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Exam Centres 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Exam Analysis 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key
- UPSC CDS 2 Result 2024
- UPSC CDS 2 Cut Off 2024
The CDS 2024 application form correction window was opened on June 5, 2024. The CDS 2 2024 application form was active from May 15 to June 4, 2024. The commission released CDS 2 notification 2024 on May 15, 2024. As per the eligibility criteria, graduates between 20 to 24 years of age are eligible to apply for UPSC CDS exam. Before filling up the application form, candidates must check CDS 2 eligibility criteria 2024 carefully. Those who submit the CDS 2024 application form will be issued the admit card.
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Overview
Aspirants can check the CDS 2 2024 highlights from the below table.
Particulars | Details |
Full Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination |
Short Exam Name | CDS |
Frequency of Conduct | Twice a year |
Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
Languages | English, Hindi |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee | Rs 200 for Offline and Online |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Counselling Mode | Offline |
Duration of the Exam | 6 Hours |
UPSC CDS 2 2024 Important Dates
The CDS exam date 2024 and other crucial dates are announced by the Commission. Candidates can check UPSC Calendar 2024 to know all the important dates of CDS 2024. They can also check CDS 2 2024 exam dates along with other crucial dates given in the table below.
Events | CDS 2 2024 Dates |
CDS 2 notification date 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
CDS 2 application form release date | May 15, 2024 |
CDS 2 application form last date to apply | June 4, 2024 |
CDS 2 application form correction facility | June 5 to 11, 2024 |
CDS 2 2024 admit card date | August 23, 2024 |
CDS 2 2024 exam date | September 1, 2024 |
CDS 2 question papers 2024 release date | To be notified |
CDS 2 2024 result date | September 20, 2024 |
CDS 2 SSB Interview date | To be notified |
CDS 2 cut-off date | To be notified |
| UPSC CDS 2 final result | March 25, 2025 |
UPSC CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2024
Union Public Service Commission has prescribed the CDS 2024 eligibility criteria online in the official notification at upsc.gov.in. There are three sections to check in the CDS eligibility criteria 2024 that are age limit, nationality and educational qualification. A candidate must be an Indian citizen between 20 to 24 years of age to be eligible to apply for UPSC CDS 2 2024 recruitment.
As per the educational qualification, candidates having a bachelor’s degree will be able to apply for CDS 2 2024 exam for IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy) and OTA (Officer Training Academy). To apply for CDS 2 2024 recruitment, candidates must be physically fit and their eyesight too as per the prescribed format.
UPSC CDS 2 Application Form 2024
Candidates were able to make changes in their UPSC CDS application form from June 5 to 11, 2024. The CDS 2024 application form apply link was active from May 15 to June 4, 2024 at upsc.gov.in. Those meeting eligibility criteria filled out the CDS 2 application form 2024 on the official website. Candidates must check eligibility criteria carefully before applying for CDS 2 2024 exam.
How to Fill CDS 2 Registration Form 2024?
First, go to the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in.
Click on Examination>Active Examination>Online Application for CDS 2 2024 given on the Homepage.
Click on “CDS 2 2024 Part 1”.
Now, you will be directed to a new page and then, enter your details correctly.
Select your preferences carefully and move on to Part 2 of the CDS 2 application form.
Pay the required application fee through online/offline mode as detailed below.
Check all details and click on the Submit button.
Save, download and take two or three prints out for future reference.
UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2024
The exam conducting authority has announced the final CDS 2 vacancy 2024 along with the official notification at upsc.gov.in. The CDS 2 vacancy 2024 has been released for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA for Men and Women). A total of 459 vacancies have released.
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2024
The Union Public Service Commission has prescribed the CDS 2 2024 exam pattern in the official notification. UPSC CDS exam will be conducted in two stages - Written Examination and Interview. For IMA, INA and AFA, the questions will be asked from General Knowledge, English, and Elementary Mathematics while for OTA, questions will be coming from English and General Knowledge.
The maximum marks according to the CDS paper pattern 2024 is 300 marks for IMA, INA and AFA while for OTA is 200 marks. A deduction of ⅓ mark will be applicable for the written exam of CDS 2 2024. The questions will be in two languages i.e., English and Hindi with MCQs type.
UPSC CDS 2 Syllabus 2024
The Union Public Service Commission has released the CDS 2 2024 syllabus in the official notification. The exam authority will take two papers in the written exam for OTA and three papers in the written examination for IMA, INA and AFA. The questions are asked from important topics of General Knowledge, English and Elementary Mathematics. The level of questions are from classes 10th and 12th in the CDS 2 written exam 2024. To know more about CDS 2 syllabus 2024, candidates must go through the table given below.
CDS 2 2024 Syllabus 2024
Subjects | Topics |
Mathematics |
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English |
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General Knowledge |
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UPSC CDS 2 Exam Centres 2024
Union Public Service Commission has shared the CDS 2 2024 exam centres in the official notification. Candidates have to choose their choice exam centre while filling up the CDS 2 application form. Aspirants must go through the details of CDS exam centres 2024 given in the table below.
CDS 2 2024 Exam Centres
| AGARTALA | GHAZIABAD | NAVI MUMBAI |
| AGRA | GORAKHPUR | PANAJI (GOA) |
| AJMER | GURGAON | PATNA |
| AHMEDABAD | GWALIOR | PORT BLAIR |
| AIZAWL | HYDERABAD | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| ALIGARH | IMPHAL | PUDUCHERRY |
| ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | INDORE | PUNE |
| ANANTPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH) | ITANAGAR | RAIPUR |
| CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR [AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)] | JABALPUR | RAJKOT |
| BENGALURU | JAIPUR | RANCHI |
| BAREILLY | JAMMU | SAMBALPUR |
| BHOPAL | JODHPUR | SHILLONG |
| BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | JORHAT | SHIMLA |
| CHANDIGARH | KARGIL | SILIGUDI |
| CHENNAI | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
| COIMBATORE | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
| CUTTACK | KOLKATA | THANE |
| DEHRADUN | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| DELHI | LEH | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
| DHARAMSHALA | LUCKNOW | TIRUPATI |
| DHARWAD | LUDHIANA | UDAIPUR |
| DISPUR | MADURAI | VARANASI |
| FARIDABAD | MANDI | VELLORE |
| GANGTOK | MUMBAI | VIJAYAVADA |
| GAYA | MYSORE | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
| GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | NAGPUR | HANUMAKONDA (WARANGAL URBAN) |
UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2024
Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC CDS 2 2024 admit card for the written exam on August 23, 2024 on the official website. Candidates appearing in the exam can download the CDS 2 admit card 2024 by using their login credentials - registration number and date of birth. The CDS 2 2024 admit card consists of the exact exam date, exam venue, candidate’s name, roll number, etc. It is mandatory to carry the CDS 2 hall ticket 2024 to the exam centre with a valid and original identity proof on exam day.
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Analysis 2024
Various institutes will release the CDS 2 2024 exam analysis for candidates after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates will be able to check difficulty level, good attempts, types of questions asked, etc. here. With the help of the CDS 2 exam analysis 2024, candidates can measure their performance in the exam and expected cut-off.
UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key
The exam conducting authority will release the official CDS 2 2024 answer key on the official website after the written exam. Various coaching institutes will also release the unofficial answer key after the conclusion of the written exam. Candidates will be able to calculate their expected scores in the exam with the help of the unofficial CDS 2 answer key 2024. CDS 2 2024 answer key will be released subject-wise at upsc.gov.in for candidates who appear in the exam.
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2024
The Commission has released the CDS final result 2024 on March 25, 2025 on the official website. The UPSC CDS 2 2024 result was released in PDF format on September 20, 2024 at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appear in the exam can check their qualifying status on the official website. The authority releases the written exam result and the final result separately.
UPSC CDS 2 result 2024 consists of candidates’ roll numbers, subjects, scores, etc. Aspirants who qualify for the written exam are eligible to appear in the SSB Interview round. Those who clear both stages of CDS 2 2024 will be provided admission to the opted defence academy out of IMA, INA, AFA and OTA.
UPSC CDS 2 Cut Off 2024
Union Public Service Commission will release CDS 2024 cut off for the written examination at upsc.gov.in. Those who score equal to or more than the CDS 2 cut-off 2024 will be called for SSB Interview round. The cut off is the minimum mark that a candidate will have to score equal to or more than to qualify for the CDS 2 exam 2024. Candidates can check the CDS cut off previous years to know the probable cut off in the upcoming exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the eligibility criteria for CDS 2 2024?
The CDS 2 2024 eligibility criteria for candidates is to be passed with a Bachelor’s degree.
2. When will CDS 2 registration form 2024 be commenced?
Candidates were able to fill the CDS 2 2024 application form from May 15 - June 4, 2024.
3. When will CDS 2 exam 2024 be held?
CDS 2 exam 2024 was held on September 1, 2024.
4. Is 3 months enough for cracking the CDS exam 2024?
Candidates need at least 3 to 6 months to crack CDS 2024 exam on the first attempt. A daily routine is required to be followed to cover the complete syllabus of the exam.
5. Can I clear the CDS exam without coaching?
The Combined Defense Services exam is one of the toughest exams to clear in India. But with proper dedication and extra effort, candidates can clear the CDS exam without coaching.
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For CDS 2 2025, with a date of birth of 6th October 2001, you are eligible for both IMA and OTA. The age limits for IMA are 19-24 years and for OTA are 19-25 years as of 1st January 2025, making you eligible for both academies.
Sujal Singh 25 April,2025
Hello Gunal,
As a student born on 05-11-2001 you will have many opportunities to take the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam conducted by UPSC. Age Limits will vary depending on the courses:
- Indian Military Academy - 19-24 years
- Indian Naval Academy - 19-24 years
- Air Force Academy - 20-24 years
- Officers' Training Academy - 19-25 years
You are eligible, based on your DOB for:
- IMA/INA/AFA until 2025 (final attempts depending on month of notification and course start) and OTA until 2026.
Best Books for CDS Preparation:
- English: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) and Previous year question papers (UPSC website)
- General Knowledge: Lucent's General Knowledge, Manorama Yearbook and follow the daily The Hindu or Indian Express regularly
- Mathematics: Pathfinder for CDS by Arihant, NCERT Maths (Class 6-10) and Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Required Documents for CDS SSB/Verification:
- CDS Admit Card
- 10th & 12th mark sheets and certificates (original & photocopy)
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate (or provisional degree if final year)
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc. )
- Passport size photos
- NCC 'C' Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile/Category Certificate (if applicable)
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Declaration/affidavit for final year candidates( if results are awaited)
gopi 30 April,2025
Dear aspirant !!
Hope you are doing well !!
For CDS (Combined Defence Services) exams, the eligibility criteria regarding age depend on the specific course you are applying for. Here’s a breakdown based on your date of birth (08-05-2001) and the requirements for CDS 2 2025:
For 2025 cds 2;-
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Indian Military Academy (IMA) :
- Age: 19 to 24 years on 1st July of the year of examination.
- For CDS 2 2025, the exam will be held in September 2025. The candidate must be born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Since you were born on 08-05-2001, you fall within the eligible age range for IMA, so you can apply for IMA .
-
Indian Naval Academy (INA) :
- Age: 19 to 22 years on 1st January of the year of examination.
- For CDS 2 2025, you must be born between 2nd January 2003 and 1st January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Since your birthdate (08-05-2001) is outside this range, you cannot apply for INA in CDS 2 2025.
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Air Force Academy (AFA) :
- Age: 20 to 24 years on 1st July of the year of examination.
- For CDS 2 2025, you must be born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2005 (both dates inclusive).
- Since you were born on 08-05-2001, you can apply for AFA .
-
Officers Training Academy (OTA) :
- Age: 19 to 25 years on 1st January of the year of examination.
- For CDS 2 2025, you must be born between 2nd January 2000 and 1st January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Since you are 24 years old and your birthdate is 08-05-2001, you can apply for OTA .
You can attempt CDS 2 2025 for the Indian Military Academy (IMA) , Air Force Academy (AFA) , and Officers Training Academy (OTA) . However, you are not eligible for the Indian Naval Academy (INA) .
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Thanks for asking
Shivanshu 23 March,2025
hello,
yes, a distance degree from Swami Vivekanand University(SVU) is valid for UPSC CDS (IMA/OTA) if it is UGC and DEB approved. ensure that the university and its distance courses are recognized at the time of admission to avoid issues in SSB verification. always check the UGC website for the latest approval status before applying.
Riya Dhoot 23 March,2025
For a cost-effective BA program in Hyderabad while preparing for NDA/CDS, consider government colleges offering BA programs and supplementing your preparation with coaching from reputable NDA/CDS institutes.
Here's a breakdown to help you choose:
1. BA Colleges in Hyderabad (Government vs. Private):
Government Colleges:
Pros: Lower fees, potentially better academic rigor.
Cons: May have limited course options or placements.
Examples: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Osmania University.
Private Colleges:
Pros: Wider course options, potentially better infrastructure and placement opportunities.
Cons: Higher fees.
Examples: Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology, Swami Vivekananda Degree & PG College.
2. NDA/CDS Coaching Institutes in Hyderabad:
Reputable Institutes:
Hyderabad Defence Academy: Offers NDA and CDS coaching, along with intermediate education.
Sri Netaji Study Circle: A popular institute for NDA coaching.
Impact Academy Of Human Excellence: Another well-regarded institute for NDA preparation.
Dice Academy: Known for its coaching for NDA and CDS.
Yuvatarang Defence Academy & Junior College: Offers NDA and CDS coaching.
Consider these factors when choosing a coaching institute:
Faculty: Experienced and qualified teachers.
Infrastructure: Study materials, library, and other facilities.
Fees: Compare the cost of different institutes.
Location: Choose a location that is convenient for you.
3. Balancing BA Studies with NDA/CDS Preparation:
Time Management:
Effective time management is crucial to balance studies and coaching.
Study Groups:
Form study groups with fellow aspirants to share resources and motivate each other.
Online Resources:
Utilize online platforms for additional study materials and practice tests.
Physical Training:
Don't neglect physical fitness, which is a crucial part of the NDA/CDS selection process.
4. Important Notes:
- NDA/CDS Exams:
The NDA exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year. The CDS exam is also conducted by the UPSC, and the selection process includes a written test and an interview conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB).
Eligibility:
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for both NDA and CDS, including age, educational qualifications, and physical standards.
Multiple Attempts:
You can appear for both NDA and CDS exams in different years, maximizing your chances of joining the armed forces.
BA Courses:
The National Defence Academy (NDA) offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees with various specializations.
sadafreen356 05 April,2025
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