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CDS 2 2021: Exam Dates (Out), Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

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Last updated: September 15, 2020
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CDS 2 2021 Notification is going to be published by Union Public Service Commission on 04 August 2021 as per the UPSC Examination Calendar 2021 and some important dates are released officially by UPSC. Candidates who are interested to apply for UPSC CDS II 2021 notification can apply at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. UPSC conducts CDS exam twice a year and this is one of the most popular defence exams among the aspirants who are willing to join as an Officer in the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Officers Training Academies. SSBCrackExams takes the initiative and helps the youngsters to know the CDS Exam 2021 eligibility criteria, exam dates, selection, etc., If you are planning to write the CDS 2 2021 Exam, you can read the following details below. A short summary of eligibility criteria for CDS 2 2021 Exam is given below:

CDS 2 2021 Important Dates: UPSC has published the CDS 2 2021 notification and important dates. Let’s have a look at the detailed schedule for CDS 2 2021 exam.

CDS 2 2021 EVENTSDATES
CDS 2 2021 Application Start Date04 August 2021
CDS 2 2021 Application Last Date24 August 2021
CDS 2 2021 Exam Date14 Nov 2021
CDS 2 2021 Admit Card Download DateBefore 3 weeks of exam
CDS 2 2021 Result Date (Expected)Jan – Feb 2022

CDS 2 2021 Eligibility Conditions: Now we will be going through the eligibility conditions of CDS 2 2021 Notification, here we can get the maximum knowledge about the notification issued by UPSC and we can know the new amendments and updations done by UPSC it might be in syllabus, exam pattern, recruitment stages.

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CDS 2 2021 Educational Qualifications: Candidates should be well known with the education qualifications before applying the examination. Here we brought the complete details of the educational qualifications required for CDS 2 2021 Notification.

ACADEMYEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMYGraduation Degree
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMYB.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths)
AIR FORCE ACADEMYGraduation, B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics &Maths)
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN)Graduation Degree
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN)Graduation Degree

CDS 2 2021 Age limit: As compared to educational qualification age limits also plays a vital role in the CDS 2 2021 notification because UPSC has kept some cut-off dates for the eligibility. So before applying to try to go through the full notification provided by UPSC.

ACADEMYAGE LIMITBORN BETWEEN
INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY19-2402 July 1998 to 01 July 2003
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY19-2402 July 1998 to 01 July 2003
AIR FORCE ACADEMY20-2402 July 1998 to 01 July 2002
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN)19-2502 July 1997 to 01 July 2003
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN)19-2502 July 1997 to 01 July 2003

CDS 2 2021 Selection Procedure: CDS follows a three-stage recruitment process it consists of:

  • Written Test
  • SSB Interview
  • Medical Examination
  • Merit List
CDS OTA 2023 Live Classes 2

CDS 2 2021 Examination Pattern: UPSC follows a standard and very transparent manner to conduct the CDS 2 2021 examination. The written examination consists of the below subjects:

A) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:

SUBJECTDURATIONMAX. MARKS
ENGLISH2 HOURS100 M
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE2 HOURS100 M
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS2 HOURS100 M

B) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:

SUBJECTDURATIONMAX. MARKS
ENGLISH2 HOURS100 M
GERERAL KNOWLEDGE2 HOURS100 M

CDS 2 2021 SSB Interview 2021 involves 2 stages:

  • Stage 1 consists of officer intelligence rating, picture perception, and description test.
  • Stage 2 involves interview, group testing officer task, psychology test, and conference

CDS 2 2021 How to Apply:

  • Visit the official website — upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in
  • Click on the UPSC CDSE 2 2021 link
  • In part – I of the registration, submit your basic information.
  • In part II, fill the payment details and choice of exam center, upload your photo and sign as per guidelines
  • Save and submit it and take a print out for further reference

CDS 2 2021 NOTIFICATION OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Application fee: Rs 200/- SC, ST and women candidates are exempted from application fee

Examination Centers: UPSC CDS 2 2021 exam will be held in 41 CDS Exam Centers across India.

CDS OTA 2023 Live Classes 2

Cut Off: Students who score more than the cut-off are considered for SSB interview. Cut Off will be declared by the board based on the applications received and candidates qualified in the first stage of the recruitment process. Now we will look into the expected cut off marks for all the academies.

ALSO READ: CDS 1 2021 Notification And Exam Date

S.NoACADEMYEXPECTED CUT OFF
1IMA115 – 125
2INA110 – 125
3AFA130 – 140
4OTA (MEN)75 -85
5OTA (WOMEN)75- 85
Q1. Can I apply for CDS exam with a backlog?

A. No, you need to clear all backlogs.

Q2. Can a final year student apply for CDS exam?

A. Yes, final year candidates can apply for CDS, but make sure you are completing your degree before the date of joining.

Q3. Will I get multiple SSB interview calls if I clear CDS exam for ore than one option?

A. No, you will get only one SSB call for the first preference you have cleared.

Q4. Can women apply for IMA, AFA, NA through CDS exam?

A. No, women can only apply for OTA Chennai through CDS exam.

Q5. When CDS 1 2021 will be conducted?

A. It will be conducted on 14 Nov 2021.

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