UPSC CDS
Exam on : Nov 2020 - Nov 2020
UPSC CDS Overview
Combined Defence Services Examination is popularly known as CDS. The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) organizes the Combined Defence Services exam twice every year at the national level. Union Public Service Commission conducts the CDS exam with a mission to recruit candidates for Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. The CDS exam is taken twice a year, in the month of February and September which is called Phase 1 and Phase 2 examination.
Aspirants who want to serve the country by joining the defence forces should apply for the exam. The official notification of the UPSC CDS Phase II exam was released on August 5, 2020. According to the latest update, the exam will be held on November 8, 2020. Selected candidates have to complete their training at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Officers' Training Academy, Chennai.
|
Name of the Academy |
City |
|
Indian Military Academy |
Dehradun |
|
Indian Naval Academy |
Ezhimala |
|
Air Force Academy |
Hyderabad |
|
Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Men) |
Chennai |
|
Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Women) |
Chennai |
UPSC CDS Exam Overview
|
Exam Name |
Combined Defence Services Exam |
|
Conducting Body |
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) |
|
Periodicity |
Annually |
|
Exam level |
National |
|
Exam modes |
Offline |
|
No. of Vacancies |
344 |
|
Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
|
Exam Round |
2 (Written Test & SSB Interview) |
UPSC CDS Dates
UPSC CDS Eligibility
UPSC CDS Syllabus
UPSC CDS Admit Card
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UPSC CDS Salary
Cadets are authorised fixed stipend amounting to Rs. 21,000/- per month (Rs. 15,600/- pay in the pay band and Rs. 5,400/-as grade pay) during training. "On successful completion of training the stipend admitted will be converted as pay for all purposes. However, the period of training shall not be treated as commissioned service." Pay scale will be as follows:
|
Post |
Pay (Rs) |
|
Captain (Level 10 B) |
6,13,00 -1,93,900 |
|
Lieutenant (Level 10) |
56,100 - 1,77,500 |
|
Lieutenant Colonel (Level 12A ) |
1,21,200 - 2,12400 |
|
Major (Level 11) |
6,94,00 - 2,07,200 |
|
Brigadier (Level 13A ) |
1,39,600 - 2,17,600 |
|
Colonel Level 13 |
1,30,600 - 2, 15, 900 |
|
Lieutenant General HAG Scale (Level 15) |
1, 82, 200 - 2,24,100 |
|
Major General (Level 14) |
1,44,200 - 2,18,200 |
|
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) (Level 17) |
2,25,000 (fixed) |
|
HAG+Scale (Level 16) - 2,05,400 |
2,24,400 |
|
COAS (Level 18) |
2,50,000 (fixed) |
|
Military Service Pay (MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier |
Rs 15.500 p.m. fixed |
UPSC CDS Exam Pattern
UPSC CDS Fee
The UPSC CMS Exam Application Fee details are given below:
- Rs. 200/- for General/OBC.
- Fee Exempted for Female/SC/ST categories.
UPSC CDS FAQs
What is the full form of UPSC CDS ?
The full form of UPSC CDS is Union Public Service Commission, Combined Defense Services.
How often is the UPSC CDS exam conducted in a year?
The UPSC CDS exam is held twice a year.
What is the purpose of taking UPSC CDS exam?
To recruit candidates for Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy.
How many rounds are there in UPSC CDS exam?
2 (Written Test & SSB Interview)
On which date is the UPSC CDS exam scheduled?
The UPSC CDS exam will be held on 8 November 2020.
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