UPSC CDS 2023 Recruitment Notice – 341+ Vacancies [Apply Now]

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.

UPSC CDS 1 2023

Overview of the CDS-I Recruitment 2023

OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission
Exam NameCDS-I 2023
Vacancies341
CDS 1 2023 Notification21st December 2022
CDS Online Registration21st December 2022
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Selection ProcessWritten Test Interview Medical Examination
Language of Written ExamBilingual
Mode of ExaminationOffline
Type of QuestionsMCQ
CDS 2 Exam Duration2 hours (Each Paper)
Marking Scheme1/3 for Each Incorrect Answer
Job LocationAll Over India
Official Websiteupsc.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 NamePostEligibilityAge
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.19-24 Years
Indian Naval Academy (INA)22Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering Stream.19-24 Years
Air Force32Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level. OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering.20-25 Years
Officer Training Officer (OTA)170Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from A Recognized University.19-25 Years
OTA For (Female)17Passed / 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 EVENTSCDS 1 2023CDS 2 2023
Application Start Date21st December 202217th May 2023
Application Last Date10th January 20236th July 2023
Exam Date16th April 20233rd September 2023
Admit Card Download DateTo be notifiedTo be notified
Result DateTo be notifiedTo 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:

SubjectDurationMaximum Marks
English2 Hours100
General Knowledge2 Hours100
Mathematics2 Hours100
SSB Test/Interview5 Days300

For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:

SubjectDurationMaximum Marks
English2 Hours100
General Knowledge2 Hours100
SSB Test/Interview5 Days300

Frequently Asked Questions

1) How many vacancies are there in the CDS Notification 2023?

A total of 341 vacancies have been announced for the CDS 1 2023 Exam.

2) Is the CDS 1 2023 Notification available?

Yes, the CDS 1 2023 Notification was issued on December 21st.

3) What is the Math level in the CDS exam?

The Maths paper is only for students in the tenth grade.

4) Is it possible for a final-year student to apply for the CDS 1 2023 exam?

Yes, final-year candidates can apply for CDS, but you must finish your degree before joining.

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