The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting notification to conduct Combined Defence Service (CDS) Examination (II), (Including SSC Women (Non Technical) Course) under Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.

This year online application for candidates to apply online start from 16th July to 12th August 2016 by 11:59 PM

Age Limit
Indian Military Academy 19-24 years
Air Force Academy '19-23 years
Naval Academy 19-22 years
Officers’ Training Academy '19-25 years

Scheme of Examination
Indian Military Academy / Air Force Academy / Naval Academy

All the papers are of objective type.UPSC CDS syllabus
Subject Marks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Elementary Mathematics 100
Total 300


Officers' Training Academy:
All the papers are of objective
Subject Marks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Total 200

Important Dates:

Starting Date to Apply Online: 16th July 2016

Last Date for Submission of Applications: 12th August 2016 (by 11.59 PM)

Last Date for Payment of Fee through Offline: 11th August 2016 (by 23.59 hrs)

Last Date for Payment of Fee through Online: 12th August 2016 by 23:59 hrs

Availability of e-Admit Cards: 03 weeks before the Commencement of the Exam

Date of Written Examination: 23rd October 2016

Date of Declaration of Written Exam Results: December 2016

Date of SSB Interview: 04th week of February 2017 and 04th week of May 2017