Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (II), 2012 including SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2012 on16th September, 2012 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy amd Air force Academy for the Courses commencing in July, 2013 and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the courses (Men and Women) commencing in October, 2013.

1. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun : 250 posts
2. Naval Academy, Goa : 40 posts
3. Air Force Academy, Hyderabad : 32 posts
4. Officers Training Academy , Chennai (Men) : 175 posts
5. Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) : 15 posts

Conditions of Eligibility

(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status: 

1. For Indian Military Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1989 and not later than 1st July 1994 only are eligible.
2. For Naval Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1991 (2nd July, 1989 in case of NCC Naval wing 'C' certificate holders) and not later than 1st July 1994 only are eligible.
3. For Air Force Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July 1994 only are eligible.
4. For Officers' Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 and not later than 1st July 1994 only are eligible.
5. For Officers Training Academy - SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course :  (a) Unmarried Women, issue less widows who have not remarried, and issue less divorcees (in possession of divorcee documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 and not later than 1st July, 1994.

(B) Educational Qualifications:

1. For Indian Military Academy and Officers' Training Academy : Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
2. For Naval Academy : B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics ) or Bachelor of Engineering.
3. For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
4. Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.

(C) Physical Standards: candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (II), 2012 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement.


Fee : Pay Rs.200/- either in any branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking of SBI or by using Credit/ Debit card. Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted.

How to Apply : Online - Candidate must apply online at http://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php from 02/06/2012 to 02/07/2012 11.59 pm.

Complete details and other information are available at the commission website at http://upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2012/cds2/cds2_2012_eng.pdf OR please see Employment News dated 02/06/2012