UPSC or the Union Public Service Commission has announced notification for CDSE II 2013 (Combined Defense Service Exam) which will take place on 08th September, 2013. The Notification is for commission in Indian Defence forces named Army, Navy and Air Force. Course will commence on July 2015 for 137th Course at IMA (Indian Military Academy) and SSC 100th Men and SSC 14th Women course at OTA (Officers Training Academy), 196th 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 2013.
All candidates except Female/SC/ST are required to pay fee of Rs.200
Age Limit
IMA – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July, 1995.
INA – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July, 1995.
IAF – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1991 and not later than 1st July, 1995.
OTA Men – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1989 and not later than 1st July, 1995.
OTA Women – : Born not earlier than 2nd July, 1989 and not later than 1st July, 1995.
Educational Qualification
IMA & OTA : Degree of a recognized University.
INA : Degree in Engineering from recognized University.
IAF : Degree of recognized University (with Physic 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 2013 Vacancies Details
Sl. No. |
Name of the Course |
Approximate No. of Vacancies. |
1 | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 137th Course commencing in July, 2014 [including 32 vacancies reserved for NCC “C” Certificate (Army Wing) holders]. | 250 |
2 |
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala-Course Commencing in July, 2014 Executive (Hydro/ General Service) (including 06 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (Naval Wing). |
40 |
3 |
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2014 i.e. No.196th F(P) Course. |
32 |
4 |
Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 100th SSC Course (for Men) commencing in October, 2014. |
175 |
5 |
Officers Training Academy, Chennai 14th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in October, 2014. |
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 Photo 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 declared recommended by the SSB will undergo medical examination and finally an all India Merit List will be made for different courses and only those who make up to the merit list will be then called for training at the respective training academy.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 25 May 2013
Last Date for online Application : 24 June 2013
Date of Exam : 08 September 2013 (Sunday)
Written Result Deceleration : Jan-Feb, 2014
Note – Please read the complete advertisement carefully before applying.