UPSC CDS 2021: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS (I) 2021 Notification on its official website for the admission of 345 vacancies in Combined Defence Services- IMA/INA/AFA/OTA. The UPSC CDS 2021 Application Process is already underway. Candidates who want to appear for the UPSC CDS 2021 Exam to get recruited in defense services through courses carried out by IMA, INA, AFA and OTA can apply online now for the CDS Exam 2021. We have shared here the detailed information about the UPSC CDS Exam including the Exam Date, Admit Card, Exam Schedule & Pattern, Syllabus, Result Date, Cut off & Salary. Have a look at the information and start preparations now.
It may be noted that UPSC is going to conduct the CDS 2 2020 Exam on 8th November for admission of 344 vacancies in IMA/INA/AFA/OTA. The UPSC CDS Admit Card 2020 has already been released. Candidates who would qualify the CDS 2020 Selection process will get admission into the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun, Air Force Academy (AFA) Hyderabad, Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai (Men & Women).
UPSC conducts the CDS exam biannually in February and September (This Year in November) for recruitment of officer cadre in Army, Air Force and Military. UPSC aims to recruit officers for the courses carried out by the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy through the UPSC CDS Recruitment 2020.
UPSC CDS (1) 2021: Important Dates
| UPSC CDS (I) 2021 Notification release date | 28th October 2020 |
| Start of Application Process | 28th October 2020 |
| Last date of Application Process | 17th November 2020 |
| Withdrawal of applications | 24th November to 30th November 2020 |
| UPSC CDS Exam Date 2021 | 7th February 2021 |
| Release of UPSC CDS 2021 Admit Card | 3 weeks before the exam date |
UPSC CDS 2021: 345 Vacancies Notified
Indian Military Academy – 100 Vacancies
Indian Naval Academy – 26 Vacancies
Air Force Academy (Pre-Flying) – 32 Vacancies
Officers Training Academy – 170 Vacancies
Officers Training Academy – 17 Vacancies
Application Form Fee
- General & OBC Candidates : Rs 200
- SC & ST Candidates: Nil
- Female Candidates: Nil
UPSC CDS 2020: Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, Relaxation
| Institution | Age Limit | Eligibility | Marital Status |
| Indian Military Academy | 19 to 24 years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university | Unmarried |
| Air Force Academy | 19 to 23 years | B.E/B.Tech from a recognized university OR Degree from a recognized university with Physics & Mathematics as subjects | Unmarried |
| Indian Naval Academy | 19 to 22 years | B.E/B.Tech from a recognized university or equivalent | Unmarried |
| Officers Training Academy | 19 to 25 years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent | Unmarried |
| Officers Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) | 19 to 25 years | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized | Unmarried, issueless widows and issueless divorcees who have not remarried |
UPSC CDS 2021 Application Process
– Visit upsc.gov.in
– Click on the link saying Combined Defence Services Examination 2021 in What’s New section
– Enter Registration ID & Date of Birth and Submit
– Enter personal details and detail of any Photo ID Proof – Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Any other Photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government
– Upload a scanned copy of the same Photo ID
– Upload Photograph & Signature ( Image should be in .jpg format of minimum 20 KB and maximum 300 KB)
– Select examination centre
– Pay Exam Fees and accept Declaration
– Submit
– Download a copy of the application form for future use.
