Friends,
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2013 including SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (I), 2013 which is going to be held on on 17th February, 2013. On the basis of this examination the admission will be made to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy amd Air force Academy and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the courses both for Men and Women. The interested candidates can apply only in the ONLINE mode through the link provided on the official website of UPSC. No other means/mode of Application will be accepted by UPSC. Candidates are advised to ensure their eligibility before applying for these posts. The details of Vacancies are as under:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun : 260 posts
- Naval Academy, Ezhimala : 40 posts
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad : 32 posts
- Officers Training Academy , Chennai : 176 posts
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) : 12 posts
Eligibility Conditions :
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:
- For Indian Military Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1990 and not later than 1st January 1995 only are eligible.
- For Naval Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1992 (2nd January, 1990 in case of NCC Naval wing 'C' certificate holders) and not later than 1st January 1995 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1991 and not later than 1st January 1995 only are eligible.
- For Officers' Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January 1995 only are eligible.
- 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 January, 1989 and not later than 1st January, 1995.
Educational Qualifications:
- For Indian Military Academy and Officers' Training Academy : Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Naval Academy : B.Sc. (with Physics and Mathematics ) or Bachelor of Engineering.
- For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
- 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.
Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (II), 2011 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
Application Fee : 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 net banking facility of SBI, State Bank of Bikaner andJaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/Master Credit/ Debit
Card.
How to Apply :The eligible and interested candidate must apply online at http://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php up to 10/12/2012 11.59 pm. Candidates are also advised to refer to the Commissions Notice no. 02/2013-CDS-I dated 10/11/2012 Published on Employment News/Rozgar Samachar or on website upsc.gov.in before filling application form which could also be downloaded from the link given below.
