SSB Interview Do you have it in you?
UPSC or the Union Public Service Commission has announced notification for CDS II 2014 (Combined Defense Service Exam) which will take place on 26th October, 2014. The Notification is for commission in Indian Defence forces named Army, Navy and Air Force. The Notification is for 139th Course at IMA (Indian Military Academy) and SSC 102th Men and SSC 16th Women course at OTA (Officers Training Academy), 198th flying course of Indian Air Force at (Air Force Academy) AFA and course at Indian Naval Academy (INA). The duration of training is of 1 and half years at IMA through CDSE entry.
Only Unmarried Male candidates are eligible to apply for IMA, NA and AFA and Married Male candidates can apply for OTA. Female candidates can only apply for OTA through CDS 2 2014.
All candidates except Female/SC/ST are required to pay fee of Rs.200
Age Limit
IMA – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1991 and not later than 1st July, 1996.
INA – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1991 and not later than 1st July, 1996.
IAF – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1992 and not later than 1st July, 1996.
OTA Men – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July, 1996.
OTA Women – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July, 1996.
Educational Qualification
IMA & OTA : Degree of a recognized University.
INA : Degree in Engineering from recognized University.
IAF : Degree of recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Candidates appearing in final year of their degree course are also eligible to apply.
CDS 2 2014 Vacancies Details
|
S. No. |
Name of the Course |
Approximate No. of Vacancies. |
| 1 | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 139th Course commencing in July, 2015 [including 25 vacancies reserved for NCC “C” Certificate (Army Wing) holders]. | 200 |
| 2 |
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala-Course Commencing in July, 2015 Executive (Hydro/ General Service) (including 06 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (Naval Wing). |
45 |
| 3 |
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2015 i.e. No.198th F(P) Course. |
32 |
| 4 |
Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 102th SSC Course (for Men) commencing in October, 2015. |
175 |
| 5 |
Officers Training Academy, Chennai 16th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in October, 2015. |
12 |
How To Apply
First of all go to upsconline.nic.in
Click on Part I registration and carefully fill the First Part and submit your form. A unique ID will be generated keep the ID with you for further completion of your form.
Now Click on Part II registration which includes Payment and Uploading of Photograph and Signature. You can make payment by Credit Card, Debit Card or through Bank Challan.
Successful acceptance of your application depends on confirmation of Payment by the Bank.
What After Clearing Written Exam
The Commission will decide a minimum qualifying marks for various academies (IMA, INA, AFA & OTA) generally the cut off marks for AFA are higher than others. Those who score minimum qualifying marks in written exam will be called for SSB Interview at one of the Selection Board among various boards situated in our country. Candidates recommended by SSB will undergo medical examination and finally an all India Merit List will be made for different courses and only those candidates who make up to the merit list will be then called for training at the respective training academy.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: July 19, 2014
Last Date for online Application : August 18, 2014
Date of Exam : October 26, 2014 (Sunday)
Written Result Deceleration : Jan-Feb, 2014
Note – Please read the complete advertisement carefully before applying.
