Here’s a summary of the key information from the UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam I 2024 notification:
Application Deadlines:
- Online application deadline: January 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
- Fee payment (cash) deadline: January 8, 2024, 11:59 PM
- Fee payment (online) deadline: January 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
- Application form modification window: January 10-16, 2024
- OTR modification deadline: January 16, 2024
Exam Date: April 21, 2024
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 years as of January 1, 2024
- Maximum: 24 years as of January 1, 2024
- Age relaxations may apply for certain categories.
Qualifications:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA): Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
- Air Force Academy (AFA): Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Vacancies: 457
Important Links:
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Additional Notes:
- Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from the application fee.
- Payment can be made online or by cash at any SBI branch.
- Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying.