UPSC CDS 2023 | CDS – I Recruitment Notification | Apply for 341+ Posts | CDS – I & CDS – II | Overview, Eligibility Criteria, & Exam Pattern
The UPSC released the UPSC CDS 1 2023 Notification PDF on December 21, 2022. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is issued the Combined Defence Service First (CDS- I) Examination 2023. In today’s article, we will tell you about all the details of CDS recruitment including eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and so on. Please read the complete article before filling out the online application form.
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UPSC CDS 2023 Recruitment Notification
UPSC has issued the official notification for the CDS 1 2023 Examination, which will be held on December 21, 2022. The CDS Exam is held twice a year by the UPSC. The CDS exam is critical for candidates seeking admission to the Indian Armed Forces. The United Defence Service, or CDS, recruit officials for Indian forces.
Overview of the CDS-I Recruitment 2023
Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
Exam Name | CDS-I 2023 |
Vacancies | 341 |
CDS 1 2023 Notification | 21st December 2022 |
CDS Online Registration | 21st December 2022 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Selection Process | Written Test Interview Medical Examination |
Language of Written Exam | Bilingual |
Mode of Examination | Offline |
Type of Questions | MCQ |
CDS 2 Exam Duration | 2 hours (Each Paper) |
Marking Scheme | 1/3 for Each Incorrect Answer |
Job Location | All Over India |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for Applying UPSC CDS 2023
- Candidate must be unmarried, and a citizen of India.
- Bhutanese, Nepalese, or Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- A person of Indian descent who moved to India with the intention of settling there permanently, especially from Vietnam, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and the East African nations of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, and Ethiopia.
Post Name | Post | Eligibility | Age |
Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. | 19-24 Years |
Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 22 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering Stream. | 19-24 Years |
Air Force | 32 | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level. OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering. | 20-25 Years |
Officer Training Officer (OTA) | 170 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from A Recognized University. | 19-25 Years |
OTA For (Female) | 17 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from A Recognized University. | 19-25 Years |
Application Procedure
- Visit the official website.
- Select the “UPSC CDS-1 2023 link” and enter your contact information in section I of the registration.
- Then, upload a photo, and sign the required fields.
- Fill out part II including payment information and exam centre selection.
- Take a printout of it for future reference and save it and submit it.
Important Dates
CDS 2022 EVENTS | CDS 1 2023 | CDS 2 2023 |
Application Start Date | 21st December 2022 | 17th May 2023 |
Application Last Date | 10th January 2023 | 6th July 2023 |
Exam Date | 16th April 2023 | 3rd September 2023 |
Admit Card Download Date | To be notified | To be notified |
Result Date | To be notified | To be notified |
Selection Procedure of CDS 2023
The Combined Defence Services Examination is divided into two stages, the first of which is a written examination and the second of which is an interview. The CDS recruitment process includes:
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
UPSC CDS – 1 2023 Exam Pattern
For Admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
English | 2 Hours | 100 |
General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
SSB Test/Interview | 5 Days | 300 |
For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
English | 2 Hours | 100 |
General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
SSB Test/Interview | 5 Days | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 341 vacancies have been announced for the CDS 1 2023 Exam.
Yes, the CDS 1 2023 Notification was issued on December 21st.
The Maths paper is only for students in the tenth grade.
Yes, final-year candidates can apply for CDS, but you must finish your degree before joining.
Important Links
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Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
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