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UPSC CDS 1 2023

• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), today on 21 Dec, started the online registration process for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2023 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course]. 
• The exam will be conducted for admission into the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala—Course, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy, against 341 seats.
• Those who are interested to appear for UPSC CDS Exam 2023 should have a Bachelor's Degree.
• UPSC CDS 2023 Registration Link is released by the commission and is available on the official website upto 10 January 2023 up to 6 PM. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. 
• Before applying for the exam, the candidates are advised to go through the UPSC CDS 1 Notification available in the document below.

UPSC CDS 2023 Notification Download

UPSC CDS Online Application Link: https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/

How to Apply for UPSC CDS 2023 Exam?

• Step 1: Open the UPSC Online Website - upsconline.nic.in
• Step 2: Register yourself on OTR (One Time Registration) portal by Clicking the New Registration button.
• Step 3: Login (by Email ID/ Mobile Number/ OTR ID) to verify the already registered OTR application.
• Step 4: Now, visit the Latest Notification tab in the OTR application and apply for the desirable Examination.
• Step 5: Upload important Documents and Pay the Application Fee
• Step 6: Take the print out of the application for:

CDS 2023 Important Dates

CDS 2023 Vacancy Details

UPSC CDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria

1. For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — The candidate should be a graduate of a recognised University or equivalent.
2. For Indian Naval Academy—  The candidate should be a graduate in engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
3. For Air Force Academy—The candidate have a graduate of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

UPSC CDS 2023 Selection Criteria

The selection will be done on the basis of:

• Written Examination
• Intelligence and Personality Test

UPSC CDS 2023 Exam Pattern

UPSC CDS SSB Interview 2023

Candidates who qualify in the exam will be called for intelligence and personality test at the Service Selection Board (SSB).
Application Fee:

Rs. 200/-

The candidates can read more details on UPSC CDS Exam 2022 by clicking on the notification PDF provided above.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for CDS Application?

10 Jan 2023

2. How to apply for CDS 2023 Recruitment?

You Can Apply Through Official Website On Or Before The Last Date.

3. What is UPSC CDS Exam Date?

16 April 2022