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

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069 will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) on 16th 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.

Below are the Key Details:

Name of Programmes and number of seats available:

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 : 175 posts

5) Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) : 25 posts

Conditions of Eligibility:

(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:

For Indian Millitary Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January 1994 only are eligible.

For Naval Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1991 (2nd January, 1989 in case of NCC Naval wing 'C' certificate holders) and not later than 1st January 1994 only are eligible.

For Air Force Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January 1994 only are eligible.

For Officers' Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January 1994 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, 1988 and not later than 1st January, 1994.

(B) Educational Qualifications:

For Indian Millitary Academy and Officers' Training Academy : Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.

For Naval Academy : B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics ) or Bachelor of Engineering.

For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering

NOTE: 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.

Fee for Examiantion: Rs.50/- to be paid either in any branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking of SBI or by using Credit/ Debit card.

How to Apply: Offline - All applicants must reach the "Controller of Examination, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur house, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069" either by hand or by Post/Speed Post only or by Courier, on or before 06/06/2011.

Online - Candidate can also apply online at  from June 02 - July 02, 2012 before 11.59 PM.

For Full Details visit CDS II 2012 Notification OR Refer to Employment News dated 02/06/2012
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