UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II), 2016

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published notification for recruitment for below mention posts.

No. of posts: 413

Name of posts: 

• Indian Military Academy: 150 Posts
• Indian Naval Academy: 45 Posts
• Air Force Academy: 32 Posts
• Officers Training Academy (for Men): 175 Posts
• Officers Training Academy (for Women & Non - Tech.): 11 Posts

Educational qualification: 

• For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy: Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
• For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
• For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. 

Age limit: 20 to 24 years (as on 01/07/2017)

Selection process: 

• The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I and stage II. Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appear for stage II. The details are:-
• Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR Test and PP&DT. 
• Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted over 4 days. The details of these tests are given on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

How to apply: Candidates are required to apply Online using the link www.upsconline.nic.in Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are available on the above mentioned website.

Important dates:

• Online application start from: 15/07/2016
• Last date for online application: 12/08/2016

Important links:

• Official advertisement : Click Here
• Apply online : Click Here