UPSC: Combined Defence Services Exam (I), 2021

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Service Examination (I) 2021 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officer Training Academy.

1. Indian Military Academy: 100 posts
2. Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)— 115th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2022: 170 Posts
3. Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 29th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2022: 17 Posts
   Qualification: Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
   
   
4. Indian Naval Academy: 26 Posts
   Qualification: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ Institution.
   
   
5. Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
   Qualification: Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
   
   
   Fee: Rs.200/-. Female/ SC/ ST candidates are exempted from payment of fee.

Scheme of Examination:
For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:-

Subject	Duration	Max. Marks
English	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	2 Hours	100
Elementary Mathematics	2 Hours	100

For Admission to Officers Training Academy

Subject	Duration	Max. Marks
English	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	2 Hours	100

For CDS Previous Papers: Click Here
 

Penalty for Wrong Answers: Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only.

Last Date: November 17, 2020

Date of examination: February 02, 2020

For more details, please visit: https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CDSE-I-21
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Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php