UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination-I 2022: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi has invited online applications for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2022 on 10th April 2022 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Academy, Ezihimala, Air force Academy, Hyderabad, and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the courses (Men and Women) for recruitment of following 341 Sarkari Naukri Vacancy of Officers in Navy, Army, and Indian Air Force. (UPSC Advt. No.4/2022.CDS-I)
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination-I 2022:
1. UPSC CDS(I) 2022 Examination: 341 Vacancies
A. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100 vacancies for 154th (DE) Courses commencing in January 2023 (including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders)
B. Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 22 vacancies for Executive (General Service)/Hydro (including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special entry)) holders Course commencing in January 2023
C. Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 vacancies for (Pre-Flying) 213 F(P) Training Course commencing in January 2023. (including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry)
D. Officers Training Academy, Chennai: 170 vacancies for 117th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2023
C. Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women): 17 vacancies for 31st SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April 2023.
Eligibility Conditions:
(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status
– For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2004 only are eligible.
– For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2004 only are eligible.
– For Air Force Academy: 20-24 years i.e. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2003 only are eligible.
– For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January 1998 and not later than 1st January 2004 only are eligible.
– For Officers Training Academy – SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course : (a) Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd January 1998 and not later than 1st January 2004.
(B) Educational Qualifications
– For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
– For Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
– For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
– Candidates who are studying in the final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.
(C) Physical Standards
– Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to the combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2022 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement on the UPSC website.
Application Fee: Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using the Net Banking facility of SBI or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card.
Last Date: 24th January 2022
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply online through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) official website before 24th January 2022.
For more about UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination-I 2022: Visit Here https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CDS-I-2022-Eng-221221.pdf