UPSC CDS 2019: UPSC will issue an e-Admit card three weeks before the commencement of the examination.
UPSC CDS I exam 2019: The Union Public Service Commission has invited eligible candidates for CDS (Combined Defence Services) Examination I, 2019. The interested aspirants have to submit an online application by November 18, 2018 till 6 pm on the official website — upsconline.nic.in. The exam will be held on February 3 to fill a total of 417 vacancies. Every year, UPSC conducts CDS exam twice — in February and November.
UPSC CDS I 2019, here’s how to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website — upsconline.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the link UPSC CDS 2018
Step 3: In part I registration, applicants have to submit basic information.
Step 4: In part II, fill the payment details and choice of exam centre, upload your photo and sign
Step 5: Save it and take a print out for further reference
Read in Malayalam | UPSC CDS I 2019 notification
Application fee: The candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs 200. The fees is exempted for reserved category candidates.
UPSC CDS I exam 2019: Vacancy details
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 45
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai for Men: 225
OTA Chennai —23rd SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course: 15
Eligibility
Age: For age limit, check the official notification. Unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for the exam, however, they can’t live with the family during training time
Educational qualifications: The candidate has to be either (i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy-Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. (ii) For Indian Naval Academy—Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution. (iii) For Air Force Academy — Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
