UPSC CDS (I) 2019 official notification released

14-Nov-2018

The Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification inviting the eligible candidates for Combined Defence Services Examination I, 2019. The exam will be conducted for filling up 417 vacancies in the armed forces. The break up the vacancies is:

• Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun: 100 posts
• Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala: 45 posts
• Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 posts
• Officers' Training Academy, Chennai for Men: 225 posts
• OTA Chennai -23rd SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course: 15 posts

UPSC CDS (I) 2019 Eligibility Condition

Educational Qualification

• For IMA and OTA: Candidate must hold a degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
• For Indian Naval Academy: Candidate must hold a degree in Engineering from a recognised university/institution.
• For Air Force Academy: Candidate must possess a degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or BE.

How to apply for UPSC CDS (I) 2019?
Aspiring candidates have to visit the official website of the commission and follow the given steps to apply for UPSC CDS I 2019:

• Step 1: Visit the official website i.e upsconline.gov.in
• Step 2: Click on UPSC CDS 2019
• Step 3: Fill the basic information.
• Step 4: Fill the payment details and choice of exam centre, upload your photo and sign
• Step 5: Save and take a print out for further reference

UPSC CDS (I) 2019 Application fee

• For general category candidates: Rs 200.
• For reserved category candidates: NIL

Important Dates

Start of Online Application Process

• 1^st November 2018

Last Date to apply

• 18^th November 2018

Date of Exam

• 3^rd February 2018