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UPSC CDS 2 2024 - Result (Out), Cutoff, Selection process

UPSC CDS 2 2024 - Result (Out), Cutoff, Selection process

Edited By Prabakaran K | Updated on Sep 23, 2024 09:43 AM IST | #CDS
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UPSC released the CDS 2 2024 result PDF on September 20, 2024 on the official website, upsc.gov.in. As per the UPSC CDS 2 2024 exam date, the commission conducted the exam on September 1, 2024 across the country at various exam centres. UPSC released the CDS 2 2024 admit card on the official website on August 23, 2024. The CDS 2 2024 application form correction window was opened on June 5, 2024 on the official website.

This Story also Contains
  1. UPSC CDS 2024 - Overview
  2. UPSC CDS Important Dates 2024
  3. UPSC CDS Vacancy 2024
  4. UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024
  5. UPSC CDS Application Form 2024
  6. UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024
  7. UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024
  8. UPSC CDS Exam Centres 2024
  9. UPSC CDS 2024 Admit Card
  10. UPSC CDS Exam Analysis 2024
  11. UPSC CDS Answer Key 2024
  12. UPSC CDS Result 2024
  13. UPSC CDS Cut Off 2024
  14. UPSC CDS Selection Process 2024
UPSC CDS 2 2024 - Result (Out), Cutoff, Selection process
UPSC CDS 2 2024 - Result (Out), Cutoff, Selection process

The commission had closed the CDS 2024 application form on June 4, 2024. The commission released the CDS application form 2024 on May 15, 2024. The CDS 2 2024 notification was also released alongside the application at upsc.gov.in. The CDS 2 notification contains details pertaining to the nature of the exam and interested candidates must go through it before prior to applying for the exam. Candidates between 19 to 25 years of age are eligible to apply for UPSC CDS exam. Before filling up the application form, aspirants must check UPSC CDS eligibility criteria carefully. The examination is conducted in two stages - CDS written examination and SSB interview.

Background wave

UPSC CDS 2024 - Overview

ParticularsDetails

Exam Full Name

Combined Defence Services Exam

Short Exam Name

CDS

Exam Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission

Frequency of Conduct

Twice a year

Languages

English, Hindi

Mode of Application

Online

Application Fee

Rs 200 for Offline and Online

Mode of Exam

Offline

Mode of Counselling

Offline

Exam Duration

6 Hours

Number of Seats (CDS 1 2024)

457

Number of Seats (CDS 2 2024)

459

UPSC CDS Important Dates 2024

UPSC has released the UPSC Calendar 2024 on the official website. Candidates can check UPSC CDS 2024 important dates for both sessions in the table given below so that they won’t miss any major events.

CDS 2 Important Dates 2024

Events

CDS 2 2024 Dates

CDS 2 notification 2024 release date

May 15, 2024

CDS 2 application form 2024 date

May 15, 2024

The last date to apply for the CDS 2 application form

June 04, 2024

CDS 2 application form correction facility date

June 5 to June 11, 2024

CDS 2 admit card date

August 23, 2024

CDS 2 exam date 2024

September 1, 2024

CDS 2 2024 result

September 20, 2024

UPSC CDS 2 SSB Interview date

To be notified

CDS 2 2024 cut-off date

To be notified

UPSC CDS 1 Date 2024

Events

CDS 1 2024 Dates

CDS 1 2024 notification date

December 20, 2023

CDS exam date 2024 application form

December 20, 2023

The last date to apply for the CDS 2024 application form

January 9, 2024

CDS 1 application form correction facility

January 10 to 16, 2024

CDS 1 admit card 2024 release date

April 12,2024

CDS 1 2024 exam date

April 21, 2024

CDS result 2024

May 9, 2024

UPSC CDS 2024 SSB Interview date

To be notified

CDS cut off date 2024

To be notified

UPSC CDS Vacancy 2024

Union Public Service Commission announced the final UPSC CDS 2024 vacancy along with the release of official notification at upsc.gov.in. UPSC CDS vacancy 2024 is announced separately by the Union Public Service for both sessions. Aspirants can check CDS 2024 vacancies for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) Men & Women in each session here.

UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2024

DetailsNo of Vacancies

Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 158th (DE) Course commencing in January 2025 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ (Army Wing) holders]

100

Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala—Course commencing in January 2025 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders

32

Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January 2025 i.e. No. 217 F(P) Course [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry]

32

Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 121st SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in April 2025.

276

Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 35th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2025.

19
Total459

UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Commission prescribed the CDS exam 2024 eligibility criteria in the official notification at upsc.gov.in. Aspirants must check the age limit, nationality and educational qualification to be eligible for filling up the UPSC CDS application form 2024.

Nationality:

Candidates applying for the CDS 2024 exam must be

  • An Indian citizen, or

  • A Tibetan refugee, (before January 1962), or

  • A subject to Nepal or Bhutan, or

  • Migrants from Pakistan, Burma, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, and Uganda, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

CDS age limit:

Candidates must be 20 to 24 years of age to be eligible to apply for CDS 2024 recruitment.

Courses

Age Limit

Marital Status

Officer Training Academy (OTA - Men)

19-25 years

Unmarried and Married

Officer Training Academy (OTA - Women, Non-Technical)

19-25 years

Unmarried and Widow

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

19 to 24 years

Unmarried

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

19 to 24 years

Unmarried

Air Force Academy (AFA)

20 to 24 years

Unmarried

CDS 2024 Educational Qualification:

Courses

Educational Qualification

Indian Military Academy

Must be passed with a Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.B.A., B.C.A., B.Tech., etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent institute.

Indian Naval Academy

Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University or College.

Air Force Academy

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

OTA - Men

Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent institute.

OTA - Women (Non-Technical)

Must be passed with a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent institute.

UPSC CDS 2024 - Physical Fitness

Aspirants applying for CDS recruitment 2024 should be physically fit in all aspects as prescribed by all three Defence departments Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Air Force. Candidates must read the CDS 2 2024 notification upon its release carefully to know all crucial points related to physical fitness.

CDS Visual Standard for Air Force

Male

Female

Vision (corrected) better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/12

Vision with a better eye 6/6, worse eye 6/12

Manifest Hypermetropia not more than plus 3.5 D including Astigmatism

Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 D

Myopia not more than minus 3.5 D

Manifest Hypermetropia of not more than plus 3.5 D including Astigmatism

CDS Visual Standard for Indian Navy

S.noDetails
1

Limits of Myopia - 1.5

2

Limits of Hypermetropia - +1.5

3

Corrected With Glass - 6/6

4

Uncorrected Without Glass - 6/12

UPSC CDS Application Form 2024

Union Public Service Commission has activated the CDS application form correction window from June 5 - 11, 2024 at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can modify details in their CDS 2024 application form during this time. The CDS 2 application form apply link was active from May 15 - June 4, 2024. Candidates were able to register on the official website and apply for the examination

Before submission, General and OBC category aspirants were asked to pay online CDS 2024 application fees of Rs 200 while other categories and female candidates are exempted from fee payment. The CDS application fee payment can be done through online/offline mode (Net Banking/Mastercard/Debit/Credit Card or cash deposit in any branch of SBI bank).

How to Fill Up the UPSC CDS Application Form 2024?

  • First of all, visit the official website - upsc.gov.in.upsconline.nic.in.

  • On the Homepage, tap on Examination>Active Examination>Online Application for UPSC CDS exam 2024.

  • Read all instructions carefully and then, move ahead by tapping on “Yes”.

  • Now, you will be directed to a new page, start entering your details correctly.

  • Choose your preferences carefully and continue.

  • Pay the required application fee through online/offline mode as explained above.

  • Examine all details and tap on the “Submit” button.

  • Save and download and take two or three prints out for future reference.

How to Fill UPSC CDS Application Form?

UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024

The Union Public Service Commission mentions the UPSC CDS 2024 exam pattern in the official notification. UPSC conducts the CDS exam in two stages - a written examination followed by SSB Interview. Aspirants can know about subjects, exam duration, number of questions asked and marking scheme with the help of the UPSC CDS exam pattern 2024. The complete exam pattern of UPSC CDS 2024 for all three defence services is given below.

UPSC CDS 2024 Exam Pattern - Written Examination

For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy

S. No.

Subjects

Maximum Marks

Duration

1.

English

120

2 hours

2.

General Knowledge

120

2 hours

3.

Elementary Mathematics

100

2 hours

UPSC CDS 2024 Exam Pattern for Officers’ Training Academy

S. No.

Subjects

Maximum Marks

Duration

1.

English

100

2 hours

2.

General Knowledge

100

2 hours

UPSC CDS 2024 Exam Pattern - Interview Stage

Aspirants have to clear UPSC CDS 2024 written examination to appear in the Interview round. The maximum marks prescribed to the written examination and to the Interview will be equal for each course i.e. The maximum marks applicable to the written examination and to the Interview will be 300, 300, 300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy respectively. Candidates must also go through some points given below related to the UPSC CDS exam pattern 2024.

  • Multiple-Choice questions in each paper.

  • The question paper for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set in Hindi as well as English.

  • A penalty of ⅓ marks for a wrong answer is applicable.

  • Each subject exam duration is different i.e., 2 hours.

UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024 - Interview Stage

Stages

Tests

Stage I

Screening Test

Verbal and Non-Verbal Tests PPDT

Stage II

Psychological Test

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Word association test (WAT)

Situation reaction test (SRT)

Self-Description Test (SDT)

Group Testing Officers Test

GD

GPE

PGT

HGT

IOT

Common Task

Snake Race/Group Obstacle Race

Individual Lecture

FGT

Personal Interview

Conference

UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024

Union Public Service Commission prescribed UPSC CDS syllabus in the official notification. The Commission will take two written papers for the OTA course and three written papers for other courses in the CDS 2024 exam. The subjects from which questions are framed in the UPSC CDS exam 2024 will be General Knowledge, Mathematics, and English. English and General Knowledge will be asked in both OTA and IMA/INA/AFA courses of the CDS exam 2024.

Mathematics will be the extra subject that IMA/INA/AFA courses will have in the CDS maths syllabus . The questions will be asked in the UPSC CDS 2024 exam from the 10th and 12th standards. For more details about UPSC CDS syllabus, OTA aspirants must go through the table given below.

CDS 2024 Syllabus for Written Examination

Subjects

Topics

Mathematics

  • Intelligence and Personality test

  • Statistics

  • Geometry

  • Trigonometry

  • Mensuration

  • Elementary number theory

  • Algebra

  • Number System

English

The questions are asked to candidates' understanding of English and a working man's use of words.

General Knowledge

  • Geography

  • Defence Knowledge

  • History

  • Politics

  • Economics

  • Current Events

UPSC CDS Exam Centres 2024

Union Public Service Commission prescribed the UPSC CDS 2024 exam centres on the official notification. Aspirants can choose the nearest exam centres by filling up their choice of exam city on the UPSC CDS application form 2024. Candidates must go through the exam centres' information given in the table below.

UPSC CDS 2024 Exam Centres

States

Cities

Assam

Jorhat

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Port Blair

Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam

Tirupati

Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar

Bihar

Patna

Chhattisgarh

Raipur

Delhi

New Delhi

Tripura

Agartala

Gujarat

Ahmedabad

Uttar Pradesh

Bareilly

Lucknow

Allahabad

Karnataka

Dharwad


Bangalore

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

Punjab

Chandigarh

Tamil Nadu

Madurai

Chennai

Uttarakhand

Dehradun

UPSC CDS 2024 Admit Card

The Commission released the UPSC CDS 2 2024 admit card in online mode at upsc.gov.in on August 23, 2024. Aspirants appearing in the examination can download UPSC CDS admit card 2024 by using their registration number and date of birth. Those who filled out their application forms successfully were issued the admit card of UPSC CDS 2024.

UPSC CDS admit card 2024 contains information such as the candidate’s name, scanned signature and coloured photograph, candidate’s category, registration number, exam date and reporting time, exact exam timing, exam centres address, etc.

UPSC CDS Exam Analysis 2024

Some coaching institutes release unofficial CDS 2024 exam analysis along with the expected cut off after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates can check the unofficial CDS exam analysis 2024 here after the exam. The answer of UPSC CDS 2024 contains types of questions asked, difficulty level, good attempts, expected cut off score, etc. for candidates.

With the help of CDS 2024 exam analysis, candidates can measure their performance in the written exam. Aspirants will also be able to download unofficial CDS question papers 2024 here along with exam analysis. UPSC CDS 2024 written exam for both sessions will be held on April 21, 2024 and September 1, 2024.

UPSC CDS Answer Key 2024

The Union Public Service Commission will release the official UPSC CDS 2024 answer key for the written examination after the conclusion of the examination. CDS answer key 2024 will be released at upsc.gov.in. CDS 2024 answer key will be available subject-wise for written examination.

Candidates can go through the number of correct and incorrect answers entered by them with the help of the answer key UPSC CDS 2024. A few coaching institutes will also release the provisional UPSC CDS answer key 2024 after the completion of the written exam on the same day.

UPSC CDS Result 2024

UPSC declared the CDS 2024 result in PDF format on September 20, 2024 on the official website. The Commission declares the UPSC CDS 2024 written exam result and the final result separately at upsc.gov.in. As prescribed by UPSC, candidates have to secure qualifying marks to clear UPSC CDS 2024 written exam.

How to Check UPSC CDS Result 2024?

  • Visit the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in.

  • Click on the Written Result tab on the Home Page.

  • UPSC CDS 2024 result will be displayed on the screen.

  • Click Ctrl+F and check your Roll Number in PDF.

  • If the name is detailed in the PDF, the Interview round details will be sent to candidates’ registered email addresses.

  • Download and take two or three prints out for future reference.

UPSC CDS Cut Off 2024

The Commission will release the UPSC CDS 2024 cut-off for the written exam on the official website. Candidates who score equal to or more than UPSC CDS 2024 cut off in the written exam will be called SSB Interview. The cut-off marks of the UPSC CDS 2024 written exam are calculated out of a total score of 300 for INA, IMA, AFA and 200 for OTA (Men and Women). Aspirants must go through CDS previous years for your reference.

CDS 2 Cut Off Previous Year

Category

Written Exam Cut-Off

Final Exam Cut Off

Aggregate marks of last qualified candidates

Marks of last recommended candidates

IMA

136

258

INA

128

256

AFA

147

269

OTA (Men)

100

181

OTA (Women)

100

184

UPSC CDS Selection Process 2024

Union Public Service Commission prescribes the selection process on the CDS 2 2024 notification at upsc.gov.in. UPSC CDS 2024 selection process will be done in two stages - A Written Exam and SSB Interview. In the first stage, aspirants will have to appear in three papers to get admission to the Indian Army, Naval and Air Force academies and two papers to get admission to the Officer Training Academy (OTA).

Documents Required During Counselling

  • UPSC CDS 2024 call letter

  • Degree/Provisional Degree Certificate/Mark Sheet

  • Matriculation/Senior Secondary School Examination Certificate or Equivalent

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will UPSC CDS 2 application form 2024 be released?

CDS 2024 application form along with official notification was released on May 15, 2024 at upsc.gov.in.

2. Which is better: CDS or NDA?

The CDS officers receive Rs 56,100 to Rs 2,50,000 per month depending upon their rank and experience. However, the salary of a CDS officer may be slightly higher than that of an NDA officer. CDS officers are recruited after Graduation whereas NDA officers are recruited after 10+2.

3. Can weak students crack the CDS exam?

An average student can also crack UPSC CDS examination with full dedication and hard work. Every candidate needs to understand the basics of the CDS exam before preparation.

4. When will the CDS 2 exam 2024 be conducted?

UPSC CDS 2 2024 exam was conducted on September 1, 2024 at various exam centres across the country.

5. What are the passing marks on the UPSC CDS 2024 exam?

The UPSC CDS written exam is conducted for 300 marks and candidates must score a minimum of 20% of the total marks i.e., 60. Aspirants need to qualify in all three papers of the written exam.

6. Is physical fitness required for CDS?

Candidates must be good in physical as well as mental health and free from any disease/disability which can interfere with the performance of duties.

7. Can girls apply for the UPSC CDS exam 2024?

Yes, girls can also apply for UPSC CDS recruitment 2024. Girls are considered for OTA and allotted Short Service Commission in the non-technical cadre.

8. Where will the UPSC CDS result release?

The UPSC CDS 2 result has been released on September 20, 2024 on the official website.

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Questions related to CDS

Have a question related to CDS ?

Hello Swastika,

Yes, as a student of a 5-year integrated law course , you can be eligible for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam at the end of your 4th year , provided you meet the following criteria:

  1. Educational Qualification : For the Indian Army wing, you must have completed your graduation or be in the final year of your degree course. Since you are pursuing a 5-year integrated law course, you will be eligible to apply once you have completed the 4th year (which would make you eligible for the CDS exam, as per the graduation requirement).

  2. Age Limit : Ensure that you meet the age criteria for the CDS exam. For the Indian Army wing, the age limit is typically 19 to 24 years .

  3. SSB Interview : If you qualify for the CDS written exam , you will be called for the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview. Your eligibility for the SSB will depend on successfully clearing the written exam and meeting the medical fitness and other criteria.

Since you are pursuing a law degree, you can appear for the Indian Army wing of the CDS exam. Make sure you meet the age and qualification requirements by the time you appear for the exam.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


Hello aspirant,

The CDS 1 & 2 exam 2025 notification dates have already been released by the authority. Applications for CDS 1 2025 must be submitted by December 31, 2024. The date of the 2025 CDS 1 exam is April 13, 2025.
On December 11, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the notification for NDA 1 2025. From December 11 until December 31, 2024, NDA 1 application form 2025 will be accessible. On April 13, 2025, the NDA 1 2025 written test will take place.
Both the exams will be conducted on April 13, 2025.

Thank you

Hope it helps you

Hi,

Yes, you can join the Indian Navy through the CDS (Combined Defence Services) Exam with a B.Sc. in Nautical Science (B.Sc. NM). The CDS exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC ) twice a year for recruitment into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. find the eligibility criteria for  CDS exam

Eligibility Criteria for Joining the Indian Navy via CDS:

Educational Qualification:

For the Indian Navy, you must have a B.Sc. in Nautical Science (B.Sc. NM) or any other relevant qualification.The typical qualification for the Indian Navy (Naval Academy) is a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a relevant field. B.Sc. NM fits this requirement.

Age Limit:

The age limit for the Indian Naval Academy (INA) through CDS is usually 19 to 22 years. However, please verify the current age criteria when applying

Nationality:

You must be an I ndian citizen or meet specific conditions or have migrated from specific countries

Physical and Medical Standards:

You need to meet the physical fitness standards set by the Indian Navy, which typically includes height, weight, eyesight, and overall health

Hello aspirant,

When applying to the Officers Training Academy, SSC Women enrolled in non-technical courses must be at least 25 years old to sit for the CDS exam.
Applicants must have finished their degree program or be taking the final test in order to sit for the CDS exam.
So if you fulfill this eligibility criteria, then you are eligible for CDS exam 2027.

Thank you

No, completing your college through dummy or non-regular means will not necessarily result in a negative impression during your SSB interview or screening process.

The SSB (Service Selection Board) assesses candidates based on various qualities such as leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and personality. While the mode of completing your college education may be considered, it is not the sole determining factor.

Here are some important points to keep in mind:

  • Focus on the Fundamentals: Ensure you have a strong understanding of the core subjects related to your degree. The SSB assesses your knowledge and problem-solving skills, not just the mode of study.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Highlight any extracurricular activities, internships, or projects you've undertaken during your college years. These can demonstrate your leadership, teamwork, and initiative.
  • Confidence and Communication: Project confidence and effective communication skills during the SSB process. Your ability to express yourself clearly and confidently is crucial.
  • Honesty and Integrity: Be honest about your educational background and any relevant experiences. The SSB values integrity and transparency.

While completing your college through dummy or non-regular means may raise questions, it is not an automatic disqualification. If you can demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and potential, you can still successfully clear the SSB and be considered for selection.

It's important to focus on developing the qualities and skills that are valued by the SSB. By showcasing your abilities and potential, you can overcome any initial concerns related to your mode of education.

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