The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) on 01 September 2024 at nationwide exam centres. This examination serves as a gateway for candidates seeking admission to various courses within the Indian Military Forces at the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy.
The commission concluded the application registration process for these posts on 04 June 2024. A large number of candidates applied for these posts. All eligible applicants will be called for the written exam. Candidates can download the UPSC CDS Admit Card from the official website using the registration details. The link will be activated at least one week before the examination.
UPSC CDS Admit Card 2024
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II) |
| Offered Courses | Various Indian Military Force courses |
| Vacant Seats | 459 |
| Exam Date | 01 September 2024 |
| Admit Card Status | To be released |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Applications for this examination were invited in May 2024. There are 459 vacant seats available for admission to various courses of Indian Military Forces. The registration process was completed on 04 June 2024.
UPSC CDS (II) Selection Process
Individuals will be selected based on two phases:
- Written Examination
- Interview
The first phase examination will be conducted in September under the supervision of the Union Public Service Commission. Thereafter, the schedule for further phases will be released on the website.
Components:
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT) tests.
- Stage II: Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.
UPSC CDS (II) Examination Schedule
It is a one-day examination that will be different for each course. The examination will be held on 1 September 2024 and conducted offline on OMR sheets. Candidates are advised to be well-prepared for the examination.
| Exam Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Combined Defence Services Examination-II | 1 September 2024 |
UPSC CDS II Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Type of Questions: Objective-type questions will be asked in the examination.
- Medium of Question Papers: General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics papers are set bilingually in Hindi and English.
- Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of one-third (1/3rd) marks for each incorrect answer.
Exam Pattern
For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:
| Subject | No. of questions/Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 Hours |
For Officers’ Training Academy:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
UPSC CDS II Admit Card Details
The admit card is a vital document that grants access to the examination hall. It is essential for taking the exam, and candidates should have at least two copies of this document, along with a valid photo identity proof and two recent passport-size photographs.
The admit card contains important details about the candidates, such as their names, roll numbers, categories, date of birth, and other essential information. It also includes the exam date, time, and centre details.
How to download the UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2024?
Candidates can download their admit cards by following these steps:
- First, visit the official website upsc.gov.in.
- Then, check the “What’s New” section to locate a link for downloading the “eAdmit Card for Combined Defence Services Examination II-2024”.
- Click on the link, fill in the necessary details and submit the details.
- The admit card will appear on your device screen.
- Download the admit card and take a printout of it for further reference.