UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022 Application Form Released: UPSC conducts CDS exam twice a year for candidates who want to start their career in Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officers Training Academy. Candidates who qualify the written test will be called for interview round and medical examination for final selection.
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UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022
Aspirants should check the important dates for the Combined Defense Services Examination (II) for UPSC CDS 2 2022 at upsc.gov.in. The online registration process for CDS 2 with 339 vacancies will start on May 18, 2022. The last date to apply online is June 7, 2022. CDS 2 Exam 2022 is tentatively scheduled for September 4, 2022 (Sunday).
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC CDS Exam II Recruitment 2022
UPSC Advt. No: 11/2022
Important Dates: UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022
UPSC has released the CDS Exam Dates along with UPSC Calendar 2022. Check below all the important dates for CDS 2 2022 exam. The CDS 2 exam 2022 will be conducted on 04th September 2022.
- CDS 2022 Notification Release Date: 18th May 2022
- Online Registration Start Date: 18th May 2022
- Online Registration End Date: 07th June 2022 [6 pm]
- Online Application Withdrawn: 14th to 20th June 2022
- CDS Admit Card Release Date: August 2022
- CDS Exam Date 2022: 04th September 2022
- CDS Answer Key: October 2022
- CDS Result 2022: October 2022
- Interview Dates: To be notified soon
- Final Result: To be notified soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC : 200/-
- SC / ST / Female : 0/-
- Pay the Examination Fee
CDS 2 Age Limit as on 01/07/2023
- Minimum Age : 20 Years
- Maximum Age : 24 Years
- for Post Wise Details Read Notification.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
CDS 2 Vacancy 2022
UPSC released the notification of new vacancies and completed through CDS 2 2022 exam for the course starting from July 2022. UPSC has announced 399 vacancies for Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officers Training Academy.
CDS Vacancy 2022 for CDS 2 Exam Acadmey wise
| Name of the academy | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 22 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men | 169 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women | 16 |
| Total Vacancies | 339 |
CDS 2 Exam 2022 Online Application
The online registration for CDS II Exam 2022 is scheduled from 18th May to 7th June 2022. Direct link for CDS 2 2022 registration is given here, all eligible candidates can apply online for CDS II Exam 2022 by clicking on the link. Given below.
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022: Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Part II Registration | Click Here |
| Re Print Form | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Download Notification | UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2022 |
| Website | UPSC Official Website |
Steps to fill CDS 2 2022 Exam Registration Form
Follow the steps given below to complete your CDS 2 exam registration process.
- Go to official i.e. upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on Exams >> Active Exams >> Apply Online for UPSC CDS 2 Exam.
- Combined Defense Examination (II) 2022. Click on “Part-1” against
- Read all the instructions carefully and click on “Yes” to proceed.
- You will be redirected to a new page, start filling your details correctly.
- Choose your preferences carefully and continue with Part II.
- Pay the required application fee through online/offline mode as discussed above.
- Select the desired exam center from the list.
- Upload the scanned documents as required in the application form.
- Check all the details and click on “Submit”.
- Take/Download copy of the application form for future reference.
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CDS 2 Exam Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must meet the eligibility standards as set by the Union Public Service Commission for defence recruitment.
CDS Nationality
A candidate should hold The Citizenship of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who had been migrated to India before January 01, 1962, with the intention of Permanent Settle, or An individual of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire & Vietnam for permanent settle purpose in India.
CDS Education Qualification
For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy – The candidate should have a graduation degree (any subject) from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy– The candidate should have completed their Graduation in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
For Air Force Academy– The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
CDS Marital Status
• For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, only Unmarried males are eligible to apply for CDS Exam
• For Indian Air Force Academy, both married and unmarried males can apply, however marriage during the training is not permitted
• For Officer Training Academy, unmarried males & females can apply for CDS Exam.
CDS 2 Exam 2022 Selection Procedure
The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts will be conducted on the basis of:
- 1. Written Exam
- 2. SSB Interview/Personality Test
- 3. Document Verification
- 4. Medical Examination
CDS 2 Exam 2022 Exam Pattern
After clear CDS Written Examination to get selected for the interview round. Check the exam pattern for each position below.
- There will be Multiple-Choice Questions in each paper
- The question paper for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set in Hindi as well as English
- There will be a penalty of 1/3 marks for a wrong answer
- Duration of each exam is separate i.e. 2 hours.
For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy
| SNo | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English | 120 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 120 | 2 hours |
| 3 | Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 hours |
For Officers’ Training Academy
| SNo | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English | 100 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours |
