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Note: Applicants who opt for "Pay by Cash" mode should print the system generated Pay in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only. "Pay by Cash" mode option will be deactivated at 11:59 PM of 07.09.2017 i.e. one day before the closing date. However, applicants who have generated their Pay-in slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during banking hours on the closing date. Such applicants who are unable to pay by cash on the closing date i.e. during banking hours at SBI Branch, for reason whatsoever, even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offline option but to opt for online Debit/Credit Card or internet Banking Payment mode on the closing date i.e. till 6:00 PM of 08.09.2017.
Age Limit
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2 nd July, 1994 and not later than 1st July, 1999 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy— 20 to 24 years as on 1st July 2018 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July, 1994 and not later than 1st July, 1998 (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 July, 1992 and not later than 1st July, 1998) only are eligible.
(iv) For Officers' Training Academy—(SSC Course for men) Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd July, 1993 and not later than 1st July, 1999 only are eligible.
(v) 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 July, 1993 and not later than 1st July, 1999.
Note : Male divorcee/widower candidates cannot be treated as unmarried male for the purpose of their admission in IMA/INA/AFA courses and accordingly they are not eligible for these courses.
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 7 apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.
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Qualification
(a) Nationality: A candidate must either be:
(i) a Citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Bhutan, or
(iii) a subject of Nepal, or
(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Educational Qualifications :
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy— Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy—Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of graduation provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB. Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared upto the time of submission of application and they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree examination at the time of commencement of course to reach the Army HQ/Rtg. CDSE Entry, West Block III, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 in case of IMA/SSC first choice candidates and Naval HQ “DMPR” (OI & R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011 in case of Navy first choice candidates and PO3(A)/Air Headquarters, ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110 106 in case of Air Force first choice candidates by the following dates failing which their candidature will stand cancelled :
(i) For admission to IMA on or before 1st July, 2018, Indian Naval Academy on or before 1st July, 2018 and Air Force Academy on or before 13th May, 2018.
(ii) For admission to Officers' Training Academy, Chennai on or before 1st October, 2018. Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications which are recognised by government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees would also be eligible for admission to the examination.
Physical Conditioning : Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by following the under mentioned routine :—
(a) Running : 2 to 4 Km. in 15 minutes
(b) Skipping
(c) Pushups & Sit-ups : Minimum 20 each
(d) Chin ups : Minimum 08
(e) Rope Climbing : 3 to 4 metres.
Pay Scale
Lt to Major ₹15,600 - ₹39,100 (PB-3)
Lt Col to Maj Gen : ₹37,400—₹67,000 (PB-4)
Lt Gen HAG Scale : ₹67,000 (annual increment @ 3%) ₹79,000
HAG + Scale : ₹75,500 (annual increment @ 3%)— ₹80,000 (*Admissible to 1/3rd of total strength of Lt. Gens.)
VCOAS/Army : ₹80,000 (fixed) Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG)
COAS : ₹90,000 (fixed)
(b) In addition to Pay, Grade Pay will also be given as under :
Lt : ₹5,400
Capt : ₹6,100
Maj : ₹6,600
Lt Col : ₹8,000
Col : ₹8,700
Brig : ₹8,900
Maj Gen : ₹10,000
Scheme of Examination
(a) Written examination as shown in para 2 below.
(b) Interview for intelligence and personality test (vide Part ‘B’ of this Appendix) of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the Services Selection Centres.
2. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
(a) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:—
Subject - Duration - Maximum Marks
1. English - 2 Hours - 100
2. General Knowledge - 2 Hours -100
3. Elementary Mathematics - 2 Hours -100
(b) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy :—
1. English 2 Hours 100
2. General Knowledge 2 Hours 100
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.
The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only. The question papers (Test Booklets) of General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
The candidates are not permitted to use calculator for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
Selection Process
Selection will be basis on the interview.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates may apply online at Union Public Service Commission website http://www.upsc.gov.in/ from August 09, 2017 to September 08, 2017 till 6:00 PM.
alongwith their applications any certificate in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC and fee remission etc.
Note : Candidates are advised to keep ready the following documents in original alongwith their self attested copies soon after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination which is likely to be declared in the month of December, 2017 for submission to the Army HQ/Naval HQ/Air HQ as the case may be :
(1) Matric/Higher Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent showing date of birth
(2) Degree/Provisional Degree Certificate/Marks sheet showing clearly having passed degree examination and eligible for award of degree.
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UPSC CDS II 2017 Result 2018 - FAQs
How many vacancies are there for CDS Exam (II) 2017 for 414 Vacancies ?
There are currently 414 vacancies for CDS Exam (II) 2017 for 414 Vacancies
What is the Pay Scale for CDS Exam (II) 2017 for 414 Vacancies ?
(a) Rank Pay Band
Lt to Major ₹15,600 - ₹39,100 (PB-3)
Lt Col to Maj Gen : ₹37,400—₹67,000 (PB-4)
Lt Gen HAG Scale : ₹67,000 (annual increment @ 3%) ₹79,000
HAG + Scale : ₹75,500 (annual increment @ 3%)— ₹80,000 (*Admissible to 1/3rd of total strength of Lt. Gens.)
VCOAS/Army : ₹80,000 (fixed) Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG)
COAS : ₹90,000 (fixed)
(b) In addition to Pay, Grade Pay will also be given as under :
Lt : ₹5,400
Capt : ₹6,100
Maj : ₹6,600
Lt Col : ₹8,000
Col : ₹8,700
Brig : ₹8,900
Maj Gen : ₹10,000
After when I can apply for this job for posts of CDS Exam (II) 2017 for 414 Vacancies ?
Application Start Date: 09 Aug 2017
When is the Last Date for applying for this job ?
Application Last Date: 08 Sep 2017
What is the selection process for CDS Exam (II) 2017 for 414 Vacancies ?
Selection process for CDS Exam (II) 2017 for 414 Vacancies in Union Public Service Commission :
Selection will be basis on the interview.
How can I apply for this job?
Eligible candidates may apply online at Union Public Service Commission website http://www.upsc.gov.in/ from August 09, 2017 to September 08, 2017 till 6:00 PM.
alongwith their applications any certificate in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC and fee remission etc.
Note : Candidates are advised to keep ready the following documents in original alongwith their self attested copies soon after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination which is likely to be declared in the month of December, 2017 for submission to the Army HQ/Naval HQ/Air HQ as the case may be :
(1) Matric/Higher Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent showing date of birth
(2) Degree/Provisional Degree Certificate/Marks sheet showing clearly having passed degree examination and eligible for award of degree.