CDS 2 2020 Notification- The Important details
The Notification for the examination has been released on 05 Aug 20 by UPSC. Generally it is released, but due to Covid-19 Pandemic the examination got postponed.
As per the past observations, the advertisements are out in the months of October and June and the examinations are conducted in the months of February and November respectively.
The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for commissioning of officers in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. Successful candidates are admitted into the respective Defence Academies after the SSB interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
ELIGIBITITY AGE CRITERIA:
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Air Force Academy |
19–24 years |
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Naval Academy |
19–24 years |
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Officers’ Training Academy |
19–25 years |
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Indian Military Academy |
19–24years |
EDUCATIONAL ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA:
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I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy |
Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
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Indian Naval Academy |
Degree in Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent |
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Air Force Academy |
Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering |
CDS 2 2020- Important Dates released by UPSC.
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CDS 2 2020 EXAMINATION |
DATES |
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CDS 2 2020 Application starting date |
05 Aug 2020 |
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CDS 2 2020 Application last date of submission of application. |
25 Aug 2020 |
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CDS 2 2020 Examination Date |
08 Nov 2020 |
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CDS 2 2020 Admit Card Download Date |
Before 3 weeks of exam |
CDS Procedure: Every candidate has to undergo through all the specified following stages.
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
The word of caution for all CDS Aspirants to devote considerable time to SSB preparation as well. This needs time as your entire mind and personality needs change to fit in the assessment guidelines of SSB.
For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. The details subject: duration/ max marks given.
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SUBJECT |
DURATION |
MAX. MARKS |
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ENGLISH |
2 HOURS |
100 Marks |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
2 HOURS |
100 Marks |
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ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS |
2 HOURS |
100 Marks |
For Admission to Officer’s Training Academy. The details subject: duration/ max marks given.
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SUBJECT |
DURATION |
MAX. MARKS |
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ENGLISH |
2 HOURS |
100 Marks |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
2 HOURS |
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Procedure to apply:
- Click official website — upsc.gov.in or
- upsconline.nic.in.
- Click on the UPSC CDSE 2 2020 link.
- In Part – I of the registration, submit your basic information.
- In Part – II, fill the payment details and choice of exam center, upload your photo and sign as per mentioned instructions.
- Save and submit it and keep a print for reference.
Application fee cost: Rs 200/- (SC, ST and women candidates are exempted from application fee.)
Examination Centers: UPSC CDS 2 2020 exam will be held in 41 CDS Exam Centers across India.
The Centurion Defence Academy’s endeavour is to reach out to all Defence aspirants. For further queries on CDS Examination you can reach us through our Contact numbers/ Website &You tube.
Jai Hind!
