UPSC CDSE 2025 (1) Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) 2025(1) notification for 457 vacancies. Unmarried graduates can apply online by December 31, 2024.
UPSC CDSE 2025(1) Notification
Total Vacancies: 457
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun: 100
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ejimala: 32
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad: 32
- Officers Training Academy (OTA) SSC Men Non-Technical, Chennai: 275
- Officers Training Academy (OTA) SSC Women Non-Technical, Chennai: 18
Eligibility:
- IMA & OTA: Any degree pass.
- INA: Engineering graduates.
- AFA: Any degree with Physics and Maths at the Intermediate level.
- OTA SSC Non-Technical Posts: Women only.
- Final-year students awaiting results may also apply.
Age Limit:
- IMA & INA: Born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2007.
- AFA: Born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2006.
- OTA: Born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007.
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/Women: Exempted.
- Others: ₹200.
Salary:
- Starting ranks:
- Lieutenant (Army & OTA).
- Sub-Lieutenant (Navy).
- Flying Officer (Air Force).
- Attractive pay scale based on the rank.
Selection Process:
- Written Test:
- Subjects: English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics.
- Total Marks: 300 (OTA: 200).
- Duration: 2 hours per paper.
- Interview:
- Marks: 300 (OTA: 200).
- Medical Examination: Based on merit.
Training Locations:
- IMA: Dehradun.
- INA: Ejimala, Kerala.
- AFA: Hyderabad.
- OTA: Chennai.
How to Apply:
- Visit the UPSC website.
- Complete the online application form between December 11 and December 31, 2024.
- Application modification allowed from January 1 to January 7, 2025.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: December 11, 2024.
- Application End Date: December 31, 2024.
- Application Modification Dates: January 1–7, 2025.
- Exam Date: April 13, 2025.
Exam Centers:
- Hyderabad, Hanumakonda, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Anantapur.
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