UPSC Recruitment 2024-2025: Apply for 863 Combined Defence Services Examination Vacancies. The Union Public Service Commission has invited applications from eligible and interested candidates to fill up Combined Defence Services Examination posts through the UPSC official notification December 2024. Job seekers looking for a career in All India Government can take advantage of this opportunity. Interested candidates can apply online on or before 31-Dec-2024.
UPSC Vacancy 2024 Notification
Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
No of Posts: 863
Job Location: All India
Post Name: Combined Defence Services Examination
Salary: Rs. 56,100-250,000/- Per Month
UPSC Vacancy 2024 Details
| Course Name | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC)) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (37th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC)) | 18 |
| National Defence Academy (Army) | 208 |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) | 42 |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) | 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 36 |
UPSC Recruitment 2024-2025 Eligibility Details
UPSC Qualification Details
| Course Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | Degree |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | B.E or B.Tech |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | Degree |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC)) | |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (37th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC)) | |
| National Defence Academy (Army) | 12th |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) | |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
UPSC Age Limit Details
- National Defence Academy & National Naval Academy: Unmarried Male/Female Candidates born not earlier than 02-Jul-2006 and not later than 01-Jul-2009 are eligible.
Combined Defence Services Examination
- For IMA & Indian Naval Academy, Unmarried Male candidates born not earlier than 02-Jan-2002 & not later than 01-Jan-2007 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy:,Minimum & Maximum Age Limit is 20 to 24 Years, As on 01-Jan-2026 (Candidates born not earlier than 02-Jan-2000 and not later than 01-Jan-2006).
Age Relaxation:
Candidates holding Valid & current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India): 02 years for Air Force Academy.
Application Fee:
- For Combined Defence Services Examination Posts:
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 200/-
- Mode of Payment: Online
- For National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam Posts:
- SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process:
- Written Examination
- Intelligence & Personality Test
- Psychological Aptitude Test
- Interview
UPSC Salary Details
| Rank Name | Salary (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Rs. 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major | Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Rs. 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Rs. 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Major General | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Rs. 2,25,000 |
| COAS | Rs. 2,50,000 |
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2024-2025
- First of all, go through the UPSC recruitment notification 2024-2025 thoroughly and ensure the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria (The recruitment link is given below).
- Before the start of filling up the application through Online mode, please have the correct email ID and mobile number for communication purposes and keep the documents ready like ID proof, age, educational qualification, resume, if any experience etc.
- Click on UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination Apply Online – Link given below.
- Update all the required details in UPSC Online Application Form. Upload the scanned copies of necessary certificates/documents along with your recent Photograph (If Applicable).
- Pay the Application Fee as per your Category. (If applicable only)
- At last, click on the submit button to complete the UPSC Recruitment 2024-2025 process. Most importantly, capture the Application Number or Request number for further reference.
Important Dates:
- Start Date to Apply Online: 11-12-2024
- Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 31-Dec-2024
- Date of Modification in Application Form: 01st to 07th January 2025
- Date of Commencement of Examination: 13-April-2025
- Date of Commencement of Indian Naval Academy Course: 01-Jan-2026
UPSC Notification Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in