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UPSC CDS Examination I 2024

Are you waiting for the Combined Defence Service Examination 2024 which is to be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission?

The commission has released a notification for the UPSC CDS examination I 2024 on its official website to inform citizens of India eligible and willing to participate in the examination.

Such willing candidates will have to register and complete the prescribed online application by January 9, 2024, along with the remittance of prescribed application fees.

But before heading to the registration page, read the official PDF notification to have detailed information about the seats, qualifications, age limits, and selection process under this notification.

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UPSC CDS Examination Notification Overview

Advertisement Number –04/2024. CDS -I
Total Seats –457
Qualification –Graduate/Engineering Degree
Recruiter – UPSC 
Release Date –20.12.2023
Starting Date –20.12.2023
Closing Date –09.01.2024
Recent Update Date –22.12.2023

UPSC CDS Examination I 2024 Seat Distribution Details

Course NameSeats
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala32
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad32
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men (NT)275
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Women (NT)18
Total Vacancies457

Eligibility Criteria Required for UPSC CDS Examination I 2024

Course-wise Age Limits

Course NameShould be born in between
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun02.01.2001 and 01.01.2006
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala02.01.2001 and 01.01.2006
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad02.01.2001 and 01.01.2005
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)02.01.2000 and 01.01.2006
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) (Women)02.01.2000 and 01.01.2006

Educational Qualification

Indian Military Academy, Dehradun –

Indian nationals who are willing to join the above-mentioned Military Academy must have a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university to be eligible to participate in the CDS Examination I 2024.

Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala –

Indian nationals who are willing to join the above-mentioned Naval Academy must have a Graduate Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution/university to be eligible to participate in the CDS Examination I 2024.

Air Force Academy, Hyderabad –

Indian nationals who are willing to join the above-mentioned Air Force Academy must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university to be eligible to participate in the CDS Examination I 2024.

Willing such applicants must have studied Physics and Mathematics at the Intermediate (10+2) level.

Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) –

Indian nationals who are willing to join the above-mentioned Training Academy must have a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university to be eligible to participate in the CDS Examination I 2024.

Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) –

Indian nationals who are willing to join the above-mentioned Training Academy must have a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university to be eligible to participate in the CDS Examination I 2024.

Pay Scale of Army Officers and Equivalent Ranks in Air Force and Navy 

RankLevelPay in INR
LieutenantLevel 10₹ 56,100 -1,77,500
CaptainLevel 10 B₹ 61,300- 1,93,900
MajorLevel 11₹ 69,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant ColonelLevel 12A₹ 1,21,200 – 2,12,400
ColonelLevel 13₹ 1,30,600 – 2, 15,900
BrigadierLevel 13A₹ 1,39,600 – 2,17,600
Major GeneralLevel 14₹ 1,44,200 – 2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG ScaleLevel 15₹ 1, 82, 200 – 2,24,100
HAG+ScaleLevel 16₹ 2,05,400 – 2,24,400
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)Level 17₹ 2,25,000/-(fixed)
COASLevel 18₹ 2,50,000/-(fixed)

The officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier will receive Military Service Pay (MSP) of rupees 15,500 per month (fixed) in addition to the above pay scale.

During the entire training duration, cadets will receive a stipend pay of rupees 56,000/- per month. 

Application Fee for UPSC CDS Examination I 2024 and Remittance Details

CategoryApplication Fee/IntimIntimation CharCharge 
All other than those below₹ 200/-
SC/STNo Fee

The commission has introduced both online and offline modes of payment. Applicants are to opt for payment modes while filling up the prescribed online application form. 

Applicants who have banking services like Credit Card/ Debit card/Internet Banking can opt for online payment. Such applicants can remit their fees during the filling of the prescribed online form.

But the other applicants who don’t have any of the above-mentioned banking services can opt for offline payment and will have to take a printout of the payment challan.

Applicants are to visit the nearest SBI branch along with the print copy of the challan and the amount printed in the challan.

UPSC CDS Exam 2023 Application Submission Starting & Closing Dates

ActivityDate & Time
Registration, filling out the application, and submission of the same including remittance of application fees are to be started on this day.20.12.2023
Registration, filling out the application, and submission of the same are to be closed on this day.09.01.2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The last date for making payments of fees online.09.01.2024 at 6:00 PM
The last date for generation of pay-in-slip for offline mode fee payment.08.01.2022 at 11:59 PM
Last date for fee payment through pay-in-slip (during working hours of the bank)09.01.2024
Submitted applications can be withdrawn during this period.10.01.2024 to 16.01.2024
The tentative date scheduled for the examination.21.04.2024

Links to Official Website, PDF Notification, Registration, and Others

Link forLink
Online Registration and Application formRegister, fill out & Submit
Official PDF NotificationPDF Notification
Official WebsiteVisit Website

How to Apply for UPSC CDS Examination I 2024?

FAQ Related to UPSC CDS Examination I 2024

What is the OTR profile in UPSC CDS Examination I 2023?

OTR stands for one-time registration on the prescribed registration page that is developed for accepting applicants’ details.

Can anyone marry during their training period?

Marriage is not allowed during the training period.

NDA & NA Examination (I) 2022 by UPSC for Defense Service Courses.

Advertisement NumberDate of PublicationLast Updated Date
3/2022-NDA-I22.12.202122.12.2021

Indian citizens who are willing to make their career in the defense domain and want to take admission special courses offered by the government defense service institutions. The Union Public Service Commission is going to conduct a competitive examination for the selection of candidates for defense service courses in the above-mentioned situations. the commission mentioned above has released a notification on its official website for this competitive examination.

The commission has also made available an online application form that applicants have to complete and submit. Applicants will have to fill up the genuine details which are asked in the prescribed online application and submit it on or before 11th January 2022.

But before proceeding, do read the official notification of the recruitment. This would help to gain detailed information about the vacancies in this notification.

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Seat Availability Details

AcademyWingsSeats Available
National Defence AcademyArmy208
National Defence AcademyNavy42
National Defence AcademyAir Force120
Naval AcademyNaval Cadet30
Total Seats Available400

Age, Sex, and Marital Status –

Unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2003 and not later than 01.07.2006 are eligible for applying to take admission to these defense services courses. 

Qualification Details

Army –

A candidate willing to join National Defence Academy must have passed Intermediate in 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/University.

Navy –

A candidate willing to join Naval Academy must have passed Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/University.

Air Force –

A candidate willing to join Air Force Academy must have passed Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/University.

Naval Cadet –

A candidate willing to join Naval Academy must have passed Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination from a recognized State Education Board/University.

Examination Fee Details

CategoryFeePayment Mode
SC/ST/ Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORsExempted
Except for the Above categoriesRs. 100/-Credit Card/Debit Cards or through cash in SBI Branches.

Applicants who have the banking resources like Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Internal Banking can remit their application fee online. whereas candidates who don’t have the banking resources must generate the payment challan while filling the online application form.

 He can visit the nearest SBI branch with the generated payment challan and submit fees with that challan.

Important Dates

ActivityDateTime
Starting date for online application submission.22.12.2021
Closing date for online application submission.11.01.2022
The last date for making fee payments online.11.01.20226:00 PM
The last date for generation of pay-in-slip for offline mode fee payment.10.01.202223:59 hrs
Last date for fee payment through slip (during working hours of the bank)11.01.2022
Withdrawn period of an application.18.01.2022 to 24.01.2022 till 6:00 PM
Scheduled date of examination10.04.2022

Important Links

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Official NotificationView/Download
Online Application Submission LinkRegister & Submit

Final Result of UPSC Combined Defense Services Examination (I) of 2022.

Advertisement No.Released Date Last Updated
4/2022.CDS-I22.12.202122.11.2022

The Union Public Service Commission has started collecting applications for the selection of candidates in various defense academies in the country. Citizen of India who wants to serve the country to become a defense personnel after completion of special courses from Indian military, naval, and Air Force Academies. The Union Public Service Commission invites applications from such candidates. The commission has taken the help of public notification to get notified.

The commission will conduct a competitive examination for the selection of candidates for the first batch of 2022. Willing candidates who have graduated can submit their details in the prescribed online application. All the formalities like filling up the application form and remittance of the examination fee must be completed on or before 10th January 2022.

The commission has released a public notification for this combined defense service examination on its official website. Eligible candidates will have to submit their details of eligibility through the online prescribed application up to 10th January 2022.

But before proceeding, do read the official notification of the recruitment. This would help to gain detailed information about the vacancies in this notification.

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Course, No of Seats & Birth Date Details.

Name of the CourseNumber of VacanciesShould be born in between
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun10002.01.1999 and 01.01.2004
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala22 02.01.1999 and 01.01.2004
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad3202.01.1999 and 01.01.2003
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) (SSC Course for men)17002.01.1998 and 01.01.2004
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)17 02.01.1998 and 01.01.2004
Total Vacancies341

Stipend & Pay Scale.

RankLevelPay in INR
LieutenantLevel 10₹ 56,100 -1,77,500
CaptainLevel 10 B₹ 61,300- 1,93,900
MajorLevel 11₹ 69,400 – 2,07,200
Lieutenant ColonelLevel 12A₹ 1,21,200 – 2,12,400
ColonelLevel 13₹ 1,30,600-2, 15,900
BrigadierLevel 13A₹ 1,39,600-2,17,600
Major GeneralLevel 14₹ 1,44,200-2,18,200
Lieutenant General HAG ScaleLevel 15₹ 1, 82, 200-2,24,100
HAG+ScaleLevel 16₹ 2,05,400 – 2,24,400
VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG)Level 17₹ 2,25,000/-(fixed)
COASLevel 18₹ 2,50,000/-(fixed)

With the above pay scale, the officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier will receive Military Service Pay of rupees 15,500 per month (fixed).

During the entire training duration cadets will receive a stipend pay of rupees 56,000/- per month.

Qualification Details.

Indian Military Academy, Dehradun –

A candidate willing to take admission in the above Indian Military Academy must have a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university.

Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala –

A candidate willing to take admission in the above Indian Naval Academy must have a Graduate Degree in Engineering from a recognized institution/university.

Air Force Academy, Hyderabad –

A candidate willing to take admission in the above Indian Air Force Academy must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university. He should have read Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) (SSC Course for men)

A candidate willing to take admission in the above Officers’ Training Academy must have a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university.

Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) –

A candidate willing to take admission in the above Officers’ Training Academy must have a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution/university.

Application Fee.

CategoryApplication Fee/IntimIntimation CharCharge 
All other than below₹ 200/-
SC/ST/FemaleNo Fee

The commission has integrated a payment gateway for remittance of application fees online. But it has also kept an option for or generation of payment challan ” pay by cash”.

In the first mode of payment, applicants can instantly remit their fee amount while filling the online application form. Whereas in the second mode of payment applicants will have to take the print of a payment challan and present it to the nearest bank branch with the fee amount.

Important Dates.

ActivityDateTime
The commencement date for registration in the prescribed online application along with submission and the remittance of examination fees.22.12.2021
Last date for submission of online filled application and remittance of fees.11.01.20226:00 PM
The last date for the generation of the “pay by cash” challan.10.01.202211:59 PM
Withdraw of application can be done within the period.18.01.2022 to 24.01.20226:00 PM

Important Links.

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Official NotificationView / Download
Official WebsiteVisit Website
Online Application Submission Link.Submit Details

Latest Updates.

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Netarhat Residential School Entrance Examination 2021 – 22.

Advertisement No- 1159
Published Date – 20.09.2021
Recent Update Date – 18.02.2022

Netrahat school committee has set a plan to conduct an entrance examination for Class 5 passed-out students. The candidates who will appear at the examination and qualify, get a chance to take admission in this school at class six standard. The school administration has released a public notification including all the terms and schedules of activities for joining this entrance examination. 

Candidates from all districts in Jharkhand who have passed out class 5 standard examination may consider filling up the prescribed online/ offline application. 20th October 2021 is the last day for submission of filled applications either online or offline mode.

Recent Updates

18.02.2022 – Notice regarding link availability for downloading admit card and date of examination. Click here to get the Admit Card download & examination date.

18.02.2022 – Circle and district-wise entrance examination centers. Click here to get the examination centers.

19.01.2022 – The notice regarding the postponement of the scheduled examination. Click here to get the postponement notice

Eligibility Details.

Eligibility to join the entrance examination –

  • The candidate must be a permanent/native resident of  Jharkhand state. He will have to produce a residential certificate from the competent authority.
  • The candidate must attain the minimum age of 10 years but below 12 years on 1st August 2021. He should be born between 01.08.2009 and 21.07.2011. Include the birth certificate.
  • He should have passed the class – V examination from a recognized school in Jharkhand. Include the passed-out certificate.
  • Candidates belonging to any of the reserved categories will have to produce a Caste certificate from the competent authority.

Examination Pattern.

SubjectMarksQuestion Pattern
Mental Ability20Objective Type – 20 Marks
Hindi20Objective Type – 5 Marks, Subjective Time – 15 Marks
Mathematics20Objective Type – 5 Marks, Subjective Time – 15 Marks
Science20Objective Type – 5 Marks, Subjective Time – 15 Marks
General Knowledge20Objective Type – 5 Marks, Subjective Time – 15 Marks
Total Marks100 

Division, Divisional Headquarter, & Districts.

DivisionDivisional HeadquarterDistrict
KolhanChaibasaEast Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan
North ChotanagpurHazaribaghBokaro, Chatra, Dhanbad, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Ramgarh
South ChotanagpurRanchiGumla, Khunti, Lohardga, Ranchi, Simdega
PalamuMedininagarGarhwa, Latehar, Palamu
Santhal ParganaDumkaGodda, Deoghar, Dumka, Jamtada, Sahibganj, Pakur

The entrance examination will be conducted on 5th December 2021 at divisional headquarter from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Important Dates.

ActivityDate
Start date for registration in the online prescribed application.21.09.2021
Last date for submission of online application/ last date for acceptance of the offline application.20.10.2021
Date for downloading admit card.20.11.2021 onwards
Date of entrance examination.05.12.2021

Important Links.

Are you willing to confirm the authenticity of this recruitment notification? You can check out by clicking the link here to its official website.
Know about the recruiter by visiting its official website.

You can also check out the notification published on its official website by clicking the direct link below to its official notification.
Analyze the official notification for the above positions.

You can register for participating in the competitive examination to be conducted for the selection of the above-mentioned position by clicking the link below.
Register yourself to participate in the selection examination.

Applicants who don’t have resources for online application submission can download the application format of offline applications. Click here to download the offline application format.

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has shared a link for downloading admit cards. Click here to download the admit card

206 Seats Under Craftsmanship Training Scheme of HEC Limited.

Advertisement NumberDate of PublicationLast Updated Date
 HEC/HTI/CTS/2021-46825.06.202129.06.2021

Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited brought to you the craftsmanship training scheme for sessions 2020 – 22 and 2021 – 23. The HEC training institute is ready to induct 206 numbers of training for the above-mentioned session.   The above institute has released a notification of the Craftsmanship Training Scheme on its official website on 25th June 2021.

Any candidate matriculated from a recognized board can claim they are eligible for joining this training scheme. The training institute will conduct open Round counseling which is scheduled to be held from 7th November 2021 to 9th November 2021.  But before appearing at the open Round counseling the candidate will have to be on the selection list. The selection list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the 10th examination under the 10 + 2 pattern.

But before proceeding, do read the official notification of the recruitment. This would help to gain detailed information about the vacancies in this notification.

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Trade & Duration.

TradeNo of SeatTraining Duration
Electrician202 years
Fitter402 years
Machinist162 years
Welder401 year
COPA481 year
Sewing Technology ( Tailoring)421 year 
Total206

Qualification Details.

A candidate willing to join this Craftsmanship training scheme should have passed Matriculation under 10 + 2 pattern from a recognized board/institution except for Welder and Sewing Technology.

For Welder and   Sewing Technology a candidate should have passed 8th class examination from a recognised board/ institution.

Age Limit & Relaxation.

CategoryUpper Age on 31.07.2021Relaxed Upper Age
UR14 – 40 yearsNo Relaxation
OBC 14 – 40 yearsAs per guidelines of Govt of Jharkhand.
SC/ ST14 – 40 yearsAs per guidelines of Govt of Jharkhand.

Applicatio Fee.

CategoryUpper Age on 31.07.2021
UR/OBC (NCL)/Others₹ 750/- 
SC/ ST/PwDNo Fee

Fee Structure.

Type of FeesPayment ModeFee
Registration FeeOne Time₹ 300
Magazine FeeOne Time₹ 400
Library FeeOne Time ₹ 500
Examination FeeOne Time₹ 6000
Sports FeeOne Time ₹ 500
Development FeeAnnual 1st Year₹ 15000
Development FeeAnnual 2nd Year₹ 15000
Annual Convocation FeeOne Time₹ 500
Tuition Fee ( General, EWS & OBC)Monthly₹ 750
Late Fine for Tuition FeePer Month₹ 100
Caution Money for Workshop ( Refundable)One Time₹ 1000
Caution Money for Library( Refundable)One Time₹ 500
Certification Verification FeeOne Time₹ 200
Medical Examination Fee (  at the time of Counselling)One Time₹ 1000 

This is the fee structure for the current session.  Applicants will have to pay the above amount of fee if they are selected for admission. 

Bank Details.

Name of the OrganizationHeavy Engineering Corporation Limited
Name of the BankerState Bank of India
Address of the Bank BranchHatia ( 0207),  Dhurwa,  Ranchi- 834004
Bank Account Number11026359617
IFS CodeSBIN0000207

Applicants are allowed to to pay their fees  in the account of above mentioned bank details. He/She  can pay their fee either through the demand draught of any nationalised bank swipe machine at  HEC headquarter  through the net banking. 

Selected candidates will have to pay a sum of Rupees 1000 as a Medical Examination fee. He/ She can deposit this amount as Demand Draft of any nationalized bank in favor of Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited Ranchi. The same fee can also be paid using the swipe machine at HEC headquarter or through internet banking at the time of counseling using the above details.

Important Dates.

ActivityDateTime
Commencement of downloading of application form from the official website and also can be obtained from HTI.25.06.20218:00 AM
Last Date for downloading of application form from the official website and also can be obtained from HTI.31.07.20215:00 PM
Last date for submission of duly filled application.31.07.20215:00 PM
Commencement of open round counselling at HTI  campus.07.09.2021 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Last date for open round counselling at HTI campus.09.09.20219:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Important Links.

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Official NotificationView / Download
Official WebsiteVisit Website
Application Fee Challan form Download LinkDownload Form.
Application Form Download LinkDownload Form.
Duly filled applications to be sent to.Principal, HEC Training Institute (HTI), Plant Plaza Road, Dhurwa, Ranchi-834004 (Jharkhand)