The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the UPSC CDS (I) 2023 Recruitment Notification for Hiring to the posts of Lieutenant in Indian Army, Sub Lieutenant in Indian Navy and Flying Officer in Indian Air Force.
Total vacancies notified in UPSC CDS (I) 2023 are 341. Detailed Official Notification, Apply Online Form Link, Age Limit, Selection Process, Eligibility Criteria / Educational Qualification, Salary / Pay Scale & Other Relevant Details for UPSC CDS 2023 are Provided Below.
| Notification Details | |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Recruitment Exam Name | UPSC CDS (I) 2023 |
| Post Notified | Lieutenant in Indian Army, Sub Lieutenant in Indian Navy and Flying Officer in Indian Air Force |
| Recruitment Type | Permanent Jobs |
| Recruitment Category | Defence Jobs |
Salary / Pay Scale for UPSC CDS
All The Posts Notified through UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) i.e. Lieutenant in Indian Army, Sub Lieutenant in Indian Navy and Flying Officer in Indian Air Force are Group A Gazetted Posts and Carries The Pay Scale of Rs. 56,100/- To Rs. 1,77,500/-
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant in Indian Army, Sub Lieutenant in Indian Navy and Flying Officer in Indian Air Force Recruited Through UPSC CDS | Rs. 56,100/- To Rs. 1,77,500/- (Level 10 of 7th Pay Matrix) |
Vacancy Details for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) (I) 2023
Total vacancies notified in UPSC CDS (I) 2023 are 341. Service & Entry Course Wise Vacancy Details Are Given Below –
| Course Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 156th (DE) Course commencing in January, 2024 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala—Course commencing in January, 2024 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry ) holders ]. | 22 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January, 2024 i.e. No. 215 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry] | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)— 119th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2024 | 170 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 33rd SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2024 | 17 |
Eligibility Criteria / Educational Qualification for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS)
For Service Wise Minimum Educational Qualification details for UPSC CDS (I) 2023 are mentioned in the table below –
| Service Name / Entry Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai | Degree of a recognised University |
| Indian Naval Academy | Degree in Engineering |
| Air Force Academy | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level)orBachelor of Engineering |
Age Limit for UPSC CDS (I) 2023
Entry Wise Age Limit Details for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) I 2023 Are Mentioned In The Table Below –
| Service Name / Entry Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| I.M.A. | Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2005 only are eligible. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2005 only are eligible. |
| Air Force Academy | 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2024 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2004 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1998 and not later than 1st January, 2004 only are eligible.Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises. |
| For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Course for men) | Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1st January, 2005 only are eligible. |
| For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) | Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1999 and not later than 1 st January, 2005. |
Selection Process for UPSC CDS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will candidates the UPSC CDS Exam.
Successful candidates in UPSC CDS will have to appear in SSB Interview for Final Selection.
Application Fees for UPSC CDS
Application fees for UPSC CDS is Rs. 200/-.
Female / SC / ST candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
Important Dates for UPSC CDS (I) 2023
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 21.12.2022 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 21.12.2022 |
| Last Date of Online Application |
