CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023 - Age, Education

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently unveiled the CDS 2 Official Notification 2023, and it's a moment of exhilaration for all defense aspirants. Moreover, for those of you curious about the CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023, your questions are about to be answered. Finally, KD Live is here to provide comprehensive information. In this blog, we will primarily focus on the eligibility criteria established by the UPSC for the CDS 2 Exam 2023. However, before diving into eligibility details, let's begin with a brief overview of the CDS 2 Exam 2023.

CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023

For you, the CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023 plays a very crucial role. Let's discuss the important points related to the CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023 that you should keep in mind before filling out the application form for CDS 2 2023.

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If you match all the above-mentioned CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023, then it's just your hard work that will lead you to your goal.

Nationality

• You can apply for the exam if you are a citizen of India.
• You will be eligible, if you are subject of Nepal.
• You will be eligible, if you are subject of Bhutan.
• If you are a refugee from Tibet who has permanently settled in India before January 1, 1962, then you can apply.
• If you are of Indian origin and have migrated from countries such as Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, and East African countries like Uganda and Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India, you are eligible.

Remember, if you belong to last four pointers, you are required to provide a valid eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India to the recruiting body. However, Gorkhas subjected to Nepal do not require an eligibility certificate for the application. Did you pass through this CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023?

Age Limit

• Indian Military Academy: If you are a candidate applying for IMA, you should be unmarried and must have been born within 2nd January 2000 to 1st January 2005.

• Indian Naval Academy: You must be an unmarried male candidate to be eligible to apply for INA.

• Air Force Academy : Candidates like yourself applying for AFA should fall within the age range of 20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2024. However, if you are holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India), you will have an extended upper age limit of up to 26 years.

• Officer's Training Academy - SSC Course for Men: To be eligible for the OTA course (SSC Men), you must be unmarried and must have been born between 2nd January 1999 and 1st January 2005.

• Officer's Training Academy - SSC Women Non-Technical Course: You must either be an unmarried women, issue less widows who have not remarried, or issue less divorcees who has not been remarried are eligible to apply for this course. Moreover, you must have been born between 2nd January 1999 and 1st January 2005.

What about the above mentioned CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023, did you pass through it?

Educational Qualification

1. For Indian Military Academy (as on 1st July, 2024) and Officer's Training Academy (as on 1st October, 2024): You should hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.

2. For Indian Naval Academy (as on 1st July, 2024): You must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.

3. For Air Force Academy (as on 13th May, 2024): You should have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University. Alternatively, you can also hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree. Additionally,you should have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

If you are eligibile in the above mentioned eligibility criteria 2023, then there is only one last hurdle for you.

Physical Qualification

We have provided you with a list below that you must meet theCDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023.

• Candidates with permanent tattoos located on the inner side of the elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of the palm/back (dorsal) side of the hand will be eligible. Tattoos on any other part of the body will result in disqualification.

• Candidates must be free from any disease or disability that may hinder their efficient performance of CDS duties.

• Candidates must satisfy the visual and hearing standards established by UPSC. These standards may vary depending on the specific role for which candidates are applying.

• Male candidates should have a minimum height of 157.5 cm (157 cm for the Navy and 162.5 cm for the Air Force), while female candidates should have a minimum height of 152 cm to be eligible for the CDS 2 examination.

• Malformation or impairment of bone and joint functions will lead to candidate disqualification.

• A history of previous mental breakdowns will also result in disqualification.

• Candidates must be medically capable of undergoing training and performing military duties in the Armed Forces. Any deformities or abnormalities in the body will render the candidate ineligible.

If you are through all the above mentioned CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023, then congratulations! You are fully eligible for CDS 2 exam 2023.

CDS 2 Notification 2023 - An Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has just announced major news for defense aspirants. The eagerly awaited CDS 2 (Combined Defense Services Examination) notification for 2023 was released on 17th May 2023. Moreover, this notification revealed a total of 349 vacancies. Moreover, this notification serves as the green light for aspiring candidates looking to launch a career in the armed forces.

Get ready for a journey that promises both challenges and opportunities, all while offering you the chance to serve your nation with honor and pride. Moreover, for a fully decoded CDS 2 Notification 2023, read our linked blog. Now that we have talked about notification date, how about we provide you with all important dates?

CDS 2 2023 Important Exam Dates

The eagerly awaited CDS 2 examination date 2023 has been officially released. It's time to grab your calendar and make some important notes. Since, we promised you that we'll provide you with all the knowledge related to CDS 2 2023 exam dates. Here's a table that will provide you with all the CDS 2 exam date related information.

Details	Dates
CDS 2 2023 Notification Release Date	17th May 2023
Online Registration Start Date	17th May 2023
Online Registration End Date	06th June 2023 (06:00 pm)
Last Date to Pay Fee	06th June 2023 (06:00 pm)
CDS 2 Admit Card Release Date	to be notified
CDS 2 Exam Date 2023	03rd September 2023
CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 (Unofficial)	03rd September 2023
CDS 2 Result 2023	September 2023
Interview Dates	To be notified
Final Result	To be notified

You can know in detail about the CDS 2 exam date 2023 by reasing our linked blog. Interested in knowing about the CDS 2 exam pattern in detail? If yes, then don't miss out the next segment.

CDS 2 2023 Exam Pattern

In the CDS recruitment process, the initial stage involves a written examination. Notably, as per the UPSC CDS exam pattern, there's a single written exam for the IMA, INA, and AFA. However, a separate written test is conducted for the OTA. For candidates appearing for IMA, INA, and AFA, questions span across all three subjects. However, in the case of the OTA, there is a unique aspect – the absence of a mathematics paper. Consequently, in the upcoming CDS 2023 OTA written exam, questions will be sourced from two sections exclusively, which are English and General Knowledge. Let's take a deeper look in the exam pattern with the help of a well defined table:

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Now that you are aware of the CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023, its exam pattern, how about we now brief you on its syllabus for the written examination? So, don't wait and hop on to our next segment.

CDS 2 Syllabus 2023

If you are eligible according to the CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2023, then you must now deeply analyse and understand the syllabus for the CDS exam. All the papers across various subjects in the CDS 2023 exam will exclusively comprise objective-type questions. Notably, for the General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics sections, the question papers (Test Booklets) will be made available in both Hindi and English, ensuring accessibility for all candidates. The list of subjects that you need to prepare for are given below:

• English
• General Knowledge
• Elementary Mathematics

If you want a topic wise detailed analysis of the CDS syllabus, you can read our blog by clicking on the embedded link. Don't worry, although it may seem too much but with a good strategy and dedicated hard work, you can get an excellent rank.

CDS 2 Officer Post and Salary 

The salary structure for Indian Army officials is determined according to their rank and includes several additional benefits. With the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission and the pay matrix table, understanding the Indian Army Salary has become more straightforward. Indian Army officials receive competitive salaries, categorized under various grade pay levels ranging from 3 to 18, and the pay scale falls within the range of INR 21,700 to INR 2,50,000.

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