UPSC CDS (I) Recruitment 2024 – Apply Online for 457 Posts

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

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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.