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 Name | Seats |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men (NT) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Women (NT) | 18 |
| Total Vacancies | 457 |
Eligibility Criteria Required for UPSC CDS Examination I 2024
Course-wise Age Limits
| Course Name | Should be born in between |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 02.01.2001 and 01.01.2006 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 02.01.2001 and 01.01.2006 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 02.01.2001 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
| Rank | Level | Pay in INR |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹ 56,100 -1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10 B | ₹ 61,300- 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹ 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | ₹ 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | ₹ 1,30,600 – 2, 15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | ₹ 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | ₹ 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | ₹ 1, 82, 200 – 2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | ₹ 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | ₹ 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 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
| Category | Application Fee/IntimIntimation CharCharge |
| All other than those below | ₹ 200/- |
| SC/ST | No 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
| Activity | Date & 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 for | Link |
| Online Registration and Application form | Register, fill out & Submit |
| Official PDF Notification | PDF Notification |
| Official Website | Visit 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.