CDS 2 Notification 2023 is out on the official website for recruitment into the IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy), and OTA (Officers Training Academy). The Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to select candidates for officer-level positions in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. With the detailed information provided in this article, you can get through the CDS 2 educational qualification, age limit, exam date, application form link and other essential details required for CDS applicants
UPSC CDS Recruitment 2023: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the recruitment notification for CDS 2 on the official website – https://www.upsc.gov.in
CDS 2 2023 Recruitment: Overview
UPSC released a recruitment notification for the CDS 2 exam 2023 for various posts. The recruitment overview is provided below for the candidates.
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CDS 2 Recruitment 2023 |
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Recruitment Authority |
UPSC |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Vacancy Announced on |
May 17, 2023 |
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Selection process |
Written Test, SSB Interview |
UPSC CDS 2 2023 Notification PDF
Download the official CDS notification PDF 2023 through the link given below. For detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification PDF and visit the official website.
UPSC CDS 2 2023: Important Dates
Candidates can check the important dates for the CDS 2 exam, such as exam date, application date etc. in the table given below. The recruitment dates have been announced along with the notification.
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UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment Important Dates |
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Notification Release |
May 17, 2023 |
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Online Application Begins |
May 17, 2023 |
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Application closes on |
June 6, 2023 |
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CDS Exam Date |
September 3, 2023 |
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UPSC CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023
As per the notification, CDS eligibility criteria includes the fulfillment of the age limit and educational qualification for different academies is tabulated below.
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Academy |
Age Limit |
Educational Qualification |
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Indian Military Academy (IMA) |
19 to 24 years |
must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute. |
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Indian Naval Academy (INA) |
19 to 24 years |
must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognised university or institute. |
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Air Force Academy (AFA) |
20 to 24 years |
must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute with physics and mathematics as subjects in their 10+2 or bachelor’s degree. |
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Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for men) |
19 to 25 years |
must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute. |
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Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Non-Technical Course for Women) |
19 to 25 years |
must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute |
The application process will start on May 17, 2023, on its official website and will end on June 6, 2023. Candidates are advised to carefully read the notification before applying to ascertain their eligibility for the post.
UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2023
A total of 349 vacancies are available under the UPSC CDS 2 recruitment programme for 2023. The CDS academy wise vacancies announced are tabulated below:
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UPSC CDS 2 recruitment 2023 |
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Academy |
Number of Posts |
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Indian Military Academy (IMA) |
100 |
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Indian Naval Academy (INA) |
32 |
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Air Force Academy (AFA) |
32 |
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Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for men) |
169 |
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Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Non-Technical Course for Women) |
16 |
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Total |
349 |
UPSC CDS 2 Salary
Pay scale of Army officers and equivalent rankers in Air Force and Navy is tabulated below:
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Rank |
Level |
Pay (in Rs.) |
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Lieutenant |
Level 10 |
56,100 -1,77,500 |
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Captain |
Level 10 B |
61,300- 1,93,900 |
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Major |
Level 11 |
69,400 – 2,07,200 |
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Lieutenant Colonel |
Level 12A |
1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
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Colonel |
Level 13 |
1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
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Brigadier |
Level 13A |
1,39,600-2,17,600 |
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Major General |
Level 14 |
1,44,200-2,18,200 |
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Lieutenant General HAG Scale |
Level 15 |
1,82,200-2,24,100 |
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HAG+Scale |
Level 16 |
2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
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VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) |
Level 17 |
2,25,000/-(fixed) |
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COAS |
Level 18 |
2,50,000/-(fixed) |
UPSC CDS 2 Selection process, Examination Pattern and Syllabus
Candidates can fill out the application form on the official website. The link to the application is activated. Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before applying. For information on UPSC CDS 2 Application Process visit:
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2023
The UPSC CDS examination consists of a written examination followed by an interview by the Services Selection Board (SSB). The written examination is conducted in three stages for different academies, including the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy.
Candidates who clear the written examination and interview will have to undergo a thorough medical examination. Once the medical examination is cleared, candidates will undergo training at their respective academies.
CDS 2 Syllabus 2023
The CDS syllabus includes subjects such as English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics It is advisable for candidates to refer to the official notification for the detailed syllabus and prepare accordingly.
