The CDS Notification is available on the official website of UPSC for the CDS II 2020. The exam is a national level examination held across India to select students for the different posts under different defence academies. In this article, I have discussed the CDS II notification in detail and discuss the examination process in detail.
CDS Notification
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The Union Public Service Commission has declared 344 vacancies for the recruitment process of UPSC CDS II. The students who have applied for the vacancies will have to appear for the written examination and interview. The examination is a computer-based test held annually to select students for different vacancies under CDS recruitment.
Summary of CDS Notification
The summary of UPSC CDS Notification 2020 is available in the table below, go through it to get a hold off the whole examination in a go.
| Summary | Details |
| Recruiting Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Notified Post | UPSC CDS |
| Notification Date | 05 August 2020 |
| Registration Date | 05 August 2020 to 25 August 2020 |
| Application Process | Online |
| Latest Exam Dates | 8 November 2020 |
| Total vacancies | 344 vacancies |
| Participating Academies | Indian Naval Academy Indian Air-force Academy Indian Military Academy Officers Training Academy |
| Qualification | The candidate needs to have completed his graduation in any stream from a recognised university. |
| Selection process | Computer Based Test Physical Test |
| UPSC CDS Computer Based Test Admit Card Link | Available soon |
| Result Link for Computer Based Test | Available soon |
| Official Notification | Read here |
| Official Website | Click here |
Eligibility for CDS Notification
The UPSC CDS Notification 2020 will read out the basic eligibility required by the candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC CDS examination. The eligibility of the students under the UPSC CDS Notification is as follows:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must fall in the age group of 18-25 years.
- The candidate needs to have completed his graduation in any stream from a recognized university for the Indian Military Academy.
- The candidate needs to have completed his graduation in Engineering any stream from a recognized university for the Indian Naval Academy.
- The candidate needs to have completed his graduation with physics and chemistry from a recognized university for the Indian Airforce Academy.
How to Register for CDS Notification?
The notification will also have some basic guideline that will help you to fill up your application form for UPSC CDS Notification from the official website. Follow simple steps which are given below to submit your UPSC CDS 2 Application successfully.
- Go to the official website of UPSC
- Click on the UPSC CDS Notification link on the home page.
- post this, apply online for the UPSC CDS 2020,
- Click on the Apply now for the selected post.
- The registration window will open, click on “New Registration”,
- Fill the information form and enter your important details like Name, number, and email id,
- Enter your details to complete the registration process.
- After that login again using your Registration ID and Password.
- Fill the actual registration form carefully and mention your details carefully
- Now upload required scanned documents and make a payment of application fees.
- After paying your application fees of Rs 200 for General and OBC while zero for SC/ST.
- Click on the submit button and take a print out of your application form.
Vacancies Reported Under UPSC CDS
The total vacancies reported under UPSC CDS Notification is 344 which is distributed according to the vacant positions in different academies of forces.
| Institutes | Vacancies |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai | 169 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (SSC Women) | 17 |
| Total | 344 |
The Selection Process of UPSC CDS
The selection process of UPSC CDS is based on two stages viz the computer-based test and an interview. The students who ace both the stages and clear the cut-off will be successful in the UPSC CDS and will be allotted a department. The students will be allotted 1 mark for a correct answer while 1/3rd will be deducted for every wrong answer. The computer-based test will be different for different posts, the exam pattern for the UPSC CDS posts are as follows:
Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Total | 340 | 300 | 6 hours |
Officers Training Academy
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Total | 240 | 200 | 6 hours |
Pay-Scale for UPSC CDS
The top-paying rank under UPSC CDS notification is Major with a pay band of Rs 6,94,000 – 2,07,200 while Military Service Pay is Rs 15,500 per month is the lowest-paid job.
| Rank under UPSC CDS | Level number | Pay Band (Rs.) |
| Major | Level number 11 | 6,94,000 – 2,07,200 |
| Captain | Level number 10 B | 6,13,000 – 1,93,900 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level number 17 | 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level number 18 | 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level number 18 | 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level number 15 | 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| Major General | Level number 14 | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Brigadier | Level number 13 A | 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Colonel | Level number 13 | 1,30,600 – 2, 15, 900 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level number 12 A | 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
| Lieutenant | Level number 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier | Level number | Rs 15.500 p.m. fixed |
What is the basic eligibility of students for UPSC CDS?
The basic eligibility of students for UPSC CDS is graduation in any stream.
What is the total vacancies for UPSC CDS?
The total vacancies for UPSC CDS is 344.
Which is the latest exam date for the written exam of UPSC CDS?
The latest exam date for the written exam of UPSC CDS is 8 November 2020.
What are the registration dates for UPSC CDS?
The registration dates for UPSC CDS is 05 August 2020 to 25 August 2020.
What is the selection process for candidates under UPSC CDS?
The selection process for candidates under UPSC CDS is Computer based test and interview.
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For further more information details about CDS Notification 2020, read out the official notification. If you have any queries, feel free to share with us through the comment section. Thanks!
