UPSC CDS 2 2021: The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for CDS II 2021, on the UPSC website. The examination is conducted for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
UPSC has already conducted the first session of the biannual CDS exam this year. Now, with the release of the official notification, UPSC has also commenced CDS II 2021 registrations on the official website. The window for registrations will be open till August 24, 2021, and only eligible candidates must register online and fill up the application form.
This recruitment drive will fill up 339 posts in the organization under various courses. Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details.
UPSC CDS 2 2021 Important Dates
| Event | Important Dates |
| UPSC CDS 2 Notification | 04 August 2021 |
| Opening Date of UPSC CDS 2 Application | 04 August 2021 |
| Last Date of UPSC CDS 2 Online Application | 24 August 2021 |
| The online Applications can be withdrawn from | 31 August to 06 September 2021 |
| UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2021 | 14 November 2021 |
| UPSC CDS 2 Result Date 2021 | to be announced |
| UPSC CDS 2 Interview Date 2021 | to be announced |
| UPSC CDS 2 Final Result Date 2021 | to be announced |
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Vacancy Details
| Indian Military Academy | 100 Posts |
| Indian Naval Academy | 22 Posts |
| Air Force Academy | 32 Posts |
| Officers’ Training Academy | 185 Posts |
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational/Technical Qualification & Experience:
- For I.M.A. – Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy – B.E/B.Tech from a recognised University/Institution.
- For Air Force Academy – Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Officers Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical course): Degree from a recognized
Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared upto the time of submission of application.
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Application Fees
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using the net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card. For more related details candidates can check the official site of UPSC.
Age Limit:
- IMA – 19 to 24 years
- AFA – 19 to 23 years
- INA – 19 to 22 years
- OTA – 19 to 25 years
Selection Process for UPSC CDS 2 2021
The selection process will be done on the basis of:
- Written Examination.
- Intelligence and Personality Test.
How to apply
Candidates are required to apply online through official website — http://upsconline.nic.in
Click on – ‘ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS’
You will be direct to a new page
Click on – Click Here for PART I and II
Last Date for Submission and Withdrawal of Applications
Applications can be filled upto 24th August
Applications can be withdrawn from 31st August till 6 September.
