UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2023 PDF: Union Public Service Commission has released the Recruitment Notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2023 on the Official Site. The last Date for Submission of Applications is 10.01.2023. The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination.
UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2023
| Name of the Board | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2023 |
| Notification Date | 21.12.2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10.01.2023 |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Status | Notification Released |
UPSC CDS 1 2023 Vacancy:
| Name of the Course | Approximate No. of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 22 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) | 170 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 33rd SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2024. | 17 |
| Total | 341 |
UPSC CDS 1 2023 Eligibility Criteria:
- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
- For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
UPSC CDS 1 2023 Age Limit:
- For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2005 only are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2005 only are eligible.
- For 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 up to 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1998 and not later than 1st January, 2004 only are eligible.
UPSC CDS 1 2023 Salary:
Pay scale of Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy
| Rank | Level | (Pay in Rs.) |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 -1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10 B | 61,300- 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level – 18 | 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
UPSC CDS 1 2023 Selection Process:
Selection will be based on Competitive Examination and Interview. Verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents will be taken up only after the candidate has qualified for interview/Personality Test.
UPSC CDS 1 2023 Application Fees:
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash.
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 2023 Notification:
- Candidates are required to apply Online using the link www.upsconline.nic.in. It is essential for the applicant to register himself/herself first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceed for filling up the online application for the examination.
- OTR has to be registered only once in life time. This can be done anytime throughout the year. If the candidate is already registered, he/she can proceed straightway for filling up the online application for the examination.
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Selection will be based on Competitive Examination and Interview.
Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2005 only are eligible
Candidates must have completed Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.