Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2021 notification on 04/08/2021. Notification is out for 339 Vacancies for Combined Defence Services-II Examination. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 04/08/2021 to 24/08/2021. Candidates can view the post details, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, applying method, fee structure and important dates on this page.
Name of the Post: Combined Defence Services Examination – II
Post Date: 04/08/2021
No of Vacancies: 339
Place: Across India
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Important Dates for UPSC CDS-II Recruitment:
| Start Date of Online Application | 04/08/2021 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 24/08/2021 till 6:00 PM |
| Online Applications can be withdrawn | 31/08/2021 to 06/09/2021 till 6:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 24/08/2021 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment by Cash | 23/08/2021 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | 14/11/2021 |
Vacancy Details of UPSC CDS-II Recruitment:
| S. No | Name of the Course | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun -153rd (DE) Course commencing in July, 2022[including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| 2 | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July, 2022 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry ) holders ] | 22 |
| 3 | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2022 i.e. No. 212 F(P) Course [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry] | 32 |
| 4 | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)116th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2022 | 169 |
| 5 | Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 30th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2022 | 16 |
| 6 | Total | 339 |
Pay Scale:
| S. No | Rank | Pay Scale |
| 1 | Lieutenant | 56,100 -1,77,500 |
| 2 | Captain | 61,300- 1,93,900 |
| 3 | Major | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| 4 | Lieutenant Colonel | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| 5 | Colonel | 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| 6 | Brigadier | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| 7 | Major General | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| 8 | Lieutenant General HAG Scale | 182200 – 224100 |
| 9 | HAG+Scale | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| 10 | VCOAS / Army Cdr / Lieutenant General (NFSG) | 2,25,000 |
| 11 | COAS | 2,50,000 |
| 12 | Military Service Pay (MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier |
15,500 |
| 13 | Stipend to Gentlemen or Lady Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA and OTA. | 56,100 |
Age limit (as on 01/07/2022):
- IMA & Indian Naval Academy: Candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1998 and not later than 1st July, 2003.
- Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 Years (Candidates born not earlier than 02/07/1998 and not later than 01/07/2002.
| S. No | Minimum Age Limit |
Maximum Age Limit
|
| 1 | 20 Years | 24 years |
Age Relaxation:
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Educational Qualification:
- I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy, Chennai: Candidates should have completed a Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Indian Naval Academy: Candidates should hold a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University / Institution.
- Air Force Academy: Candidates should hold a Degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Selection Process:
The selection will be based on
- Written Exam
- Interview
Application Fee:
Candidates should pay using net banking or in any Branch of SBI by cash.
| S. No | Category | Application Fees |
| 1 | UR / OBC / Other | 200/- |
| 2 | SC / ST / Female | Nil |
How to Apply for UPSC CDS Recruitment:
- Candidates should apply online by visiting the official website of UPSC www.upsc.gov.in.
- Candidates should have a valid email-id and mobile number for registration.
- Complete the part-I and Part-II registration.
- Candidates must upload all the required documents.
- The Online Applications can be filled up from 04/08/2021 to 24/08/2021 till 6:00 PM.
- Candidates can pay either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of SBI.
- After submitting the Online Application, the candidates are required to take out a print out of the finally submitted application.
- The online Applications can be withdrawn from 24/11/2020 to 30/11/2020 till 6:00 PM.
Important Links for UPSC CDS Recruitment:
| To Apply Online | Click here |
| For Official Website | Click here |
| For Official Notification | Click here |
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