UPSC CDS notification 2022 PDF has been released on the official website of UPSC. The commission has rolled out the notification PDF for many non-technical vacancies including SSC women for the candidates who dream to join the defence forces. Interested candidates can download CDS 2022 notification from the direct link mentioned below. It carries all the important information related to the recruitment drive like syllabus, vacancy, exam date, exam pattern, etc.
Along with the release of notification, the apply online link was made activated from 18th May till 7th June 2022. The CDS 2 2022 exam is one of the biggest opportunities for candidates who want to pursue a career in this field. The candidates must be completely conversant with all the details of the CDS exam to get the desired result and the aspired job profile.
CDS (I) 2022 Dates | |
CDS (I) notification 2022 | December 22, 2021 |
CDS (I) 2022 last date to apply | January 11, 2022 |
CDS (I) 2022 exam date | April 10, 2022 |
CDS (I) 2022 result date | May 2022 |
CDS (II) 2022 Dates | |
CDS (II) notification 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
CDS (II) 2022 last date to apply | June 14, 2022 |
CDS (II) 2022 exam date | September 04, 2022 |
CDS (II) 2022 result date | October 2022 |
The candidates must be well acquainted with the CDS 2022 eligibility and ensure fulfilling each criterion to proceed further in the selection process. There are four factors included in the eligibility criteria which are physical standards, nationality, education qualification, and UPSC CDS age limit. Candidates should fulfil the complete CDS eligibility at the following levels:
Physical Standards: The aspirants who have applied for different posts in the CDS 2022 should be mentally and physically fit in order to meet the physical standard guidelines, as mentioned in the official CDS notification.
Nationality: To be eligible for the CDS exam 2022, a candidate must fit be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who had migrated to India before January 01, 1962, with the intention of Permanent Settle.
CDS Age Limit
The commission has set a fixed age limit criterion for all the posts and aspirants must fall between the prescribed criterion or else their candidature can be cancelled at any stage of the selection process. The CDS age limit for all the posts is 20 years to 24 years which means candidates must be born not earlier than 2nd July 1999 and not later than 1st July 2004.
The commission has announced the vacancy details along with the official CDS notification. A total of 339 vacancies are announced for Combined Defence Services out of which 323 are released for male candidates and 16 for females. We have updated the department-wise vacancy details below for your reference. Also, you can have a look at the previous year's CDS vacancy to understand the recruitment process and the level of competition for the CDS exam 2022, and get the complete details of the vacancies released in previous years.
CDS 2 Vacancy 2022 Department-wise
Department |
Number of Vacancies |
Indian Military Academy (IMA) |
100 |
Indian Naval Academy (INA) |
22 |
Air Force Academy (AFA) |
32 |
Officer Training Academy - Men (OTA) |
169 |
Officer Training Academy - Women (OTA) |
16 |
Total |
339 |
The table illustrates the CDS 1 vacancy to assist the candidates in getting a clear picture and analyzing the detailed information about it. There were a total of 341 vacancies released in different departments, such as IMA, INA, AFA, OTA for men and women.
Department |
Number of Vacancies |
Indian Military Academy (IMA) |
100 |
Indian Naval Academy (INA) |
22 |
Air Force Academy (AFA) |
32 |
Officer Training Academy - Men (OTA) |
170 |
Officer Training Academy - Women (OTA) |
17 |
Total |
341 |
The CDS Admit Card 2022 has been released on the official website on August 10, 2022. Aspirants will get a separate admit card for both papers. Applicants should download their admit card and check it carefully if there is any mistake in any of the details, the aspirant must inform the UPSC immediately through the mail. The Admit Card consists of the following details about the aspirants.
How to Download CDS Recruitment Admit Card?The steps mentioned below are purported to facilitate the downloading of the Admit Card for CDS Recruitment 2023:
If any aspirant faces any problem in downloading their CDS admit card they can also contact the UPSC immediately. Sitting for the CDS exam is possible only if the aspirant has an admit card, no aspirant will be allowed to take the CDS exam without an admit card. Every appearing must bring a hard copy of the CDS Admit Card along with one ID proof to CDS Exam Centre.
The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts is done on the basis of four rounds. Listed below are the 4 stages of CDS 2022.
A merit list is prepared for those students who obtain good marks in both the rounds of the CDS exam i.e. written examination and SSB Interview. Again note the final round of selection is based on the medical fitness for all available posts.
Candidates should be aware of the subjects of the CDS syllabus along with important topics. Candidates are required to check the entire syllabus of the CDS 2022 for its thorough preparation.
The aspirants who are preparing for the CDS exam 2022 should be aware of its paper pattern. Analysis of the CDS exam pattern and proper understanding of the important topics of the syllabus will help students score better in the exam.
The exam pattern of the CDS 2022 exam is different for Officer Training Academy and Indian Naval Academy/Indian Military Academy/Indian Air Force. It is divided into two sections:
The exam of Indian Naval Academy/Indian Military Academy/Indian Air Force comprises 3 papers, which carry a total of 300 marks. The total duration of each exam is 2 hours.
Subjects | Marks | Duration |
English | 100 | 2 hours |
General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 hours |
1. For IMA & Officers' Training Academy, Chennai - Degree of a recognised University or Equivalent.
2. For Indian Naval Academy - Degree in Engineering from a recognised University / Institution.
3. For Air Force Academy - Degree of a recognised University (with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 Level) or Bachelor or Enigneering.
NOTE :
UPSC CDS 2022 online application link was activated on 18th May 2022 at the official website of the Union Public Service Commission. The last date to submit the application form was 7th June 2022. Candidates who wish to participate in the process need to successfully apply online for the CDS exam 2022, it is highly advisable for the candidates to submit the application form within the allotted days as no forms will be accepted after the window is closed. Interested candidates can go through the general instructions that one must follow for ease in form submission.
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Get the detailed steps of the CDS apply online here that one must follow to successfully submit the online forms. You must fill in accurate details in the CDS form to avoid facing hassle at the last moment.
Get the complete details of the CDS application fee to be submitted with the online form. The application form will not be submitted without the application fee.
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