| Latest Update: A new update has been released regarding the CDS 2023 Notification. The last date to apply online for CDS 2023 Exam is now been extended up to 12th January 2023 till 6:00 PM. |
Further, it has to be noted by the candidates that UPSC will be conducting the CDS Exam twice a year to undertake the candidates who intend to make a career in Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. Now to know more details about the CDS 2023 Notification or UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2023 then scroll down to the next sections presented in this article.
CDS 1 2023 Notification – Information
| Latest CDS 1 Exam 2023 Notification | |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Defense Services Examination (I) |
| Total Vacancies | 341 |
| Application Starting date | 21st December 2022 |
| Application Closing Date | |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Selection Process | Written Test, Interview, Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Site | upsc.gov.in |
CDS 1 2023 Notification – Last Date Extended Notice
CDS 1 2023 – Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
| CDS 1 Notification 2023 Release Date | 21st December 2022 |
| CDS 1 2023 Online Registration Start Date | 21st December 2022 |
| CDS 2023 Online Application Form Submission Last Date | |
| Online Applications can be withdrawn from | 18th to 24th January 2023 |
| UPSC CDS 1 Exam Date 2023 | 16th April 2023 |
| UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card Release Date | Three weeks before the commencement of the examination |
| CDS 1 Result 2023 Release Date | May 2023 |
UPSC CDS 1 2023 Vacancies
| S.No | Name of the Post | Number of Posts |
| 1. | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 156th (DE) Course commencing in January, 2024 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| 2. | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala—Course commencing in January, 2024 Executive Branch (General Service)/ Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry ) holders]. | 22 |
| 3. | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January, 2024 i.e. No. 215 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry] | 32 |
| 4. | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)— 119th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2024 | 170 |
| 5. | Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 33rd SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2024 | 17 |
| Total | 341 Posts | |
UPSC CDS 1 Exam Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: A candidate must be unmarried and must either be:
- a Citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates can check the educational qualifications that they possess in order to apply for UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2023 through this section.
- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree from a recognized institute or university
- For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognized institute or university
- For Air Force Academy— Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and
Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
UPSC CDS Exam Age Limit
- For IMA – Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2000
and not later than 1st January 2005 only are eligible. - For Indian Naval Academy – Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than
2nd January 2000 and not later than 1st January 2005 only are eligible. - For Air Force Academy – 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2024 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2000 and not later than 1st January 2004
- For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2005 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) 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 born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2005.
UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2023 – Selection Process
- Written Test
- SSB Interview/ Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC CDS 1 Fee
Candidates (Except Female/ SC/ ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa/ Master/ Rupay Credit/ Debit Card.
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2023?
- Visit the official site @ upsc.gov.in.
- The home page of the UPSC will be displayed.
- Scroll down the home page till the Examination/ Recruitment appears.
- Search for the UPSC Combined Defence Services I Exam Notification
- Download the notification once you find it.
- Check eligibility criteria and read instructions carefully.
- If eligible, apply for the above-mentioned posts.
- Candidates need to complete the submission process before the last date.
CDS 1 2023 Notification – Application Form
| UPSC CDS 1 Application Form 2023 – Important Links | |
| To Download The UPSC CDS 1 Exam Notification 2023 PDF | Click Here |
| For UPSC CDS 1 Exam Registration Link | Click Here |
CDS 1 Exam Pattern 2023
| Name of the Subject | Time Duration | Number of Marks |
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Total | 300 Marks | |
| Type of Examination: Objective Type Questions | ||
For Admission to Officers Training Academy
| Name of the Subject | Time Duration | Number of Marks |
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Total | 200 Marks | |
| Type of Examination: Objective Type Questions | ||
Note:
- The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective-type questions only
- The question papers (Test Booklets) of General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
- Negative Marking – For every wrong answer 1/3 is the penalty
CDS 1 2023 Syllabus
Aspirants preparing for the UPSC CDS 1 Exam should make sure to check the syllabus to know what topics they should cover while preparing for the Combined Defense Services Examination (I). Basically, candidates can expect questions from subjects like English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. Mathematics questions can be of Matriculation level. For more details do check the detailed syllabus from the below link.
★★ UPSC CDS 1 Exam Syllabus ★★
UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2023
Aspirants who will be appearing for the UPSC CDS 1 2023 Exam should compulsorily carry the CDS 2023 Admit Card without fail. Further, candidates can expect to download the CDS Exam Admit Card 2023 in the month of three weeks before the commencement of the examination March 2023 (Tentatively). Whereas, the CDS 2023 Exam is scheduled to be conducted on 16th April 2023.
CDS 1 Exam 2023 Result
Candidates who have given their CDS 1 2023 Exam should check their results on the official website. The candidates who will be shortlisted for the next round in selection process can be known through this CDS Exam 2023 Result. Few days after your exam completion your results will be made available on the official website @ upsc.gov.in or you can get your results through our portal.
In the above sections, we have provided information about the official UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2023 Notification. Keep on visiting this site @ kashmirstudentalerts regularly for the latest job notifications.
