New Delhi:
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification of CDS (Combined Defence Services) Examination II, 2017 on the official website at upsc.gov.in
Aspiring candidates are requested to apply latest by September 8 till 6 pm through prescribed format.
The UPSC will conduct the CDS II examination on November 19 at various test centres across the state.
Vacancy details:
Indian Army, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100
Indian Navy, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 45
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 (Pre-Flying)SSC Course (NT) (For Men), Officers' Training Academy, Chennai: 225
SSC Women (Non-Technical), Officers Training Academy, Chennai: 12
Steps to apply for UPSC CDS II 2017:
#Go to the official website, upsconline.gov.in
#Click on the link UPSC CDS 2017
#Enter all the required information
#In part II, fill the payment details and choice of exam centre, upload your photo and signature
#Click to submit
#Download and take a print out for further reference
Eligibility criteria:
Educational qualification:
IMA and Officers' Training Academy: Candidates interested in applying need to possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
Indian Naval Academy: Applicants must possess a degree in Engineering from a recognised university/Institution.
Air Force Academy: Candidates must possess a degree from a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics in Class 12) or a Bachelor of Engineering.
Age limit:
The male candidate should be not less than July 2, 1994 born and not later than July 1, 1999. For the Indian Air Force, age should be 20 to 24 years. While only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply in the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, only married candidates above 25 years of age can apply in the latter.
Application fee:
The candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs 200. However, candidates from reserved category are exempted from paying application fee.
Important note:
The applicants who wish to join Air Force Academy must indicate AFA as the first choice, as they have to be administered Computer Pilot Selection System (CPSS) and/or pilot aptitude battery test at one of the AFSBs and AF Medicals at Central Establishment/Institute of Aviation Medicines.
About UPSC
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is an organisation that works under the central government to recruit staff for various posts in the various ministries and departments, and in subordinate offices. The commission also conducts examinations for the recruitment in various departments of the state.
