CDS Exam 2021, CDS (II) Notification, Call Letter Out, Exam Date

CDS Exam 2021: Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CDS notification 2021 for Combined Defence Service Examination (II) at upsc.gov.in on 04th August 2021 and the online registration process has also been started from the same day. The last date for the application process has been scheduled for 24th August 2021. The CDS 2 Exam has been scheduled for 14th November 2021.

Every year UPSC conducts CDS Exam twice a year for the candidates who wish to begin their career in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. The candidates qualifying for the written test will be called for an interview round and medical examination for final selection. In this article, we have covered every detail for CDS Exam 2021, including important dates, eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and more.

CDS Exam 2021 Notification 

As per the UPSC calendar, the detailed advertisement and Official notification for the CDS (II) 2021 Examination has been released on 04th August 2021 containing all the necessary details for the exam. Once the notification is released on upsc.gov.in. The direct link to check the CDS 2021 exam notification pdf is given below.

Download CDS 2, 2021 Exam Notification PDF

CDS Exam 2021: CDS 2 Summary

Go through the glimpse of the UPSC CDS 2 Exam from the below table and know everything about the examination. The candidates who are seeking this opportunity to be a part of the prestigious Defence Academy must bookmark this page to get notified with every latest update.

CDS 2021 Exam Dates

CDS Exam is held twice a year (February and November). UPSC has released the CDS exam dates 2021 for the CDS II exam along with its notification. As per the notification the CDS II 2021 Exam is scheduled to be held on 14th November 2021. Check all the important dates for CDS II 2021 exam and set your reminder so you don't miss any dates.

CDS 2 Admit Card 2021 Out

UPSC has released UPSC CDS-2 Admit Card on its official website for the candidates who have their written test scheduled for 14th November 2021. Click on the below link to find the direct link to download CDS 2 Admit Card and know other details regarding the call letter.  

Click to Download CDS 2 Admit Card 2021 

CDS Exam 2021 Vacancy

The fresh vacancies to be recruited through CDS 2, 2021 examination have been announced along with the official notification on 4th August 2021. For the CDS-2 Exam, a total of 339 vacancies are announced for Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. Have a look at the CDS-2 Vacancy distribution for reference.

CDS Exam 2021 Online Application

The online registration procedure for the CDS II Exam 2021 has been scheduled for 04th August to 24th August 2021. The Online Applications can be filled up to 24th August 2021 till 6:00 pm. The aspirants interested in the vacancies must apply much before the last date to avoid any last-minute hassle. The online Applications can be withdrawn from 31st August to 6th September 2021 till 6.00 pm. The direct link for CDS 2 registration is given below. All eligible candidates can apply online for the CDS II exam 2021 by clicking on the link given below.

Register for CDS 2 Exam 2021 [Direct Link to Apply Online]

CDS Exam 2021 Application Fee

The examination fee for CDS Exam is Rs. 200/- for all categories except SC/ST/Females (exempted from fee payment). The payment can be done through online/offline mode (Net Banking, Mastercard/Debit Card or cash deposit in any branch of SBI Bank.)

Steps to Fill CDS Exam Registration Form

Follow the steps as mentioned below to complete your CDS 2 Exam Registration process.

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. www.upsc.gov.in or directly apply from the above link.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on Examination >> Active Examinations >> Online Application For UPSC CDS 2 Exam.

Step 3: Click on "Part-1" against Combined Defence Examination (II) 2021

Step 4: Read all the instructions carefully and proceed by clicking on "Yes"

Step 5: You will be redirected to a new page, start filling in your details correctly.

Step 6: Select your preferences carefully and continue to Part-II.

Step 7: Pay the required application fee through online/offline mode as discussed above.

Step 8: Select the desired examination center from the list.

Step 9: Upload scanned documents as required in the application form.

Step 10: Check all the details and click on "Submit". Download a copy of the application form for future reference.

CDS Exam 2021 Selection Procedure

The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts will be conducted on the basis of:

Written Exam

SSB Interview/Personality Test

Document Verification

Medical Examination

CDS Exam 2021: Exam Pattern

The candidates have to clear CDS Written Examination to get selected for the interview round. Check the exam pattern for each position below.

• There will 100 Multiple-Choice Questions in each paper

• The question paper for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set in Hindi as well as English

• There will be a penalty of 1/3 marks for a wrong answer

• Duration of each exam is separate i.e. 2 hours.

Note The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal for each course i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300, 300, 300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy respectively.

CDS Exam 2021 Syllabus

The aspirants preparing for CDS Exam must be familiar with the detailed syllabus and must prepare according to that only. The standard of Elementary Mathematics in the CDS Exam will be of Matriculation level. However, for other subjects, the difficulty level will of graduation level. A syllabus is important so that candidates do not miss out on any important topic for the upcoming UPSC CDS 2 Exam. To ace the exam, click on the below link and get the detailed syllabus for Combined Defence Services Examination.

Check Detailed CDS Exam Syllabus

CDS Exam Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must meet the eligibility standards as set by the Union Public Service Commission for defence recruitment. Check detailed eligibility (nationality, education, age, marital status, sex) from below.

Nationality

A candidate should hold The Citizenship of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who had been migrated to India before January 01, 1962, with the intention of Permanent Settle, or An individual of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire & Vietnam for permanent settle purpose in India.

Education Qualification

For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy - The candidate should have a graduation degree (any subject) from a recognized University or equivalent.

For Indian Naval Academy- The candidate should have completed their Graduation in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.

For Air Force Academy- The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2022)

The candidate should fall in the age group of 20 to 24 years. The detailed age limit details are mentioned on the official notification pdf.

Marital Status & Sex

• For Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, only Unmarried males are eligible to apply for CDS Exam

• For Indian Air Force Academy, both married and unmarried males can apply, however marriage during the training is not permitted

• For Officer Training Academy, unmarried males & females can apply for CDS Exam.

CDS Exam 2021 Admit Card

CDS 2 Exam has been scheduled for 14th November 2021 and CDS II Admit Card is released on 22nd October 2021. The candidates must download their call letter much before the exam date to avoid the last-minute rush. It is mandatory to carry the hard copy of admit card to the exam hall.

Click for CDS 2 Admit Card 2021

CDS Exam 2021 Result 

After the successful conduction of the written exam, UPSC will be announcing the result for the shortlisted candidates for the interview round. The result for each stage will be released separately. It is expected that the result of the CDS 2 Exam will be released in December 2021.

Steps to check CDS Result 2021

1. Visit the official website of UPSC @upsc.gov.in
2. On the homepage, click on the "Written Result" tab
3. A new page will open on your window with the result pdf
4. Click "CTRL+F" and check your roll number in the pdf
5. If the name exists in the pdf, the details for the interview round will be sent to you shortly.

CDS Exam 2021 Cut-Off

UPSC releases cut-off marks for CDS Exam on its official website. The candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks (i.e. 20 marks minimum in each subject) and for selection must score more than the cut-off marks. UPSC releases CDS written exam cut-off and final cut-off separately. The final cut-off for CDS 2 is expected to be out in May 2022. Check the previous year's cut-off marks for your reference.

CDS Examination Centre

The Combined Defence Services Examination- II will be held at various centers. The candidate has to choose their preferred center while filling their CDS- 2 application form.

Q1: When will online registration start for CDS II Exam 2021?

Ans: The online registration process for CDS II Exam has begun on 04th August 2021.

Q2: When will CDS-II Exam conducted?

Ans: As per the UPSC Calendar, the CDS-2 exam has been scheduled for 14th November 2021.

Q3: Is there any physical test for CDS Examination?

Ans: No, particular physical test will be conducted, but the candidates have to undergo a medical examination.

Q4: What is the selection procedure for UPSC CDS 2021?

Ans. CDS has two stages of the selection process – written exam and the SSB Interview.

Q5. How many vacancies are announced for the CDS II 2021 exam?

The total number of vacancies for the CDS II 2021 exam are 339.