Finally, CDS 2 2021 Notification has been 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.
As per the latest update on the CDS 2 2021 Exam 2021 notification, candidates can apply for the CDS 2 2021 exam on the official website from 4 August to 24 August 2021.
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 EVENTS | DATES |
| CDS 2 2021 Application Start Date | 04 August 2021 |
| CDS 2 2021 Application Last Date | 24 August 2021 |
| CDS 2 2021 Exam Date | 14 Nov 2021 |
| CDS 2 2021 Admit Card Download Date | Before 3 weeks of exam |
| CDS 2 2021 Result Date (Expected) | Jan – Feb 2022 |
A Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2021 will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 14th November, 2021 for admission to the under mentioned courses :
Name of the Course and Approximate No. of Vacancies:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 153rd (DE) Course commencing in July, 2022 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] – 100 vacancies
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July, 2022 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry ) holders ]. – 22 vacancies
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2022
i.e. No. 212 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry] – 32 vacancies - Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) – 116th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2022 – 169 vacancies
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 30th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2022. – 16 vacancies
- Total 339 Vacancies
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.
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.
| ACADEMY | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | Graduation Degree |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths) |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | Graduation, 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.
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2003 |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2003 |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2002 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 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 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:
| SUBJECT | DURATION | MAX. MARKS |
| ENGLISH | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
| GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
| ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
B) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
| SUBJECT | DURATION | MAX. MARKS |
| ENGLISH | 2 HOURS | 100 M |
| GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | 2 HOURS | 100 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.
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.
| S.No | ACADEMY | EXPECTED CUT OFF |
| 1 | IMA | 115 – 125 |
| 2 | INA | 110 – 125 |
| 3 | AFA | 130 – 140 |
| 4 | OTA (MEN) | 75 -85 |
| 5 | OTA (WOMEN) | 75- 85 |
A. No, you need to clear all backlogs.
A. Yes, final year candidates can apply for CDS, but make sure you are completing your degree before the date of joining.
A. No, you will get only one SSB call for the first preference you have cleared.
A. No, women can only apply for OTA Chennai through CDS exam.
A. It will be conducted on 14 Nov 2021.
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90 thoughts on “CDS 2 2021 Notification And Exam Date [OUT NOW]”
How can i apply?
can I apply for officer cadet
I’m sri lankan
No.Only indians
can a person born in may 1998 can apply for cds exam ?
Yes you can.
16 may 1997 can apply.. because they OTA age 25 then?why they mentioned 2 July 1997
Can a year drop BTech final year student are allowed to apply CDS ?
For OTA
My DOB is 15/05/1997, is there any way possible that I can apply for CDS 2 OTA.
I am in 1 st year can I apply for cds
I am in BSC fourth sem,can I fill the form of CDS IMA
My DOB is 02/06/1997, is there any way possible that I can apply for CDS 2 OTA.
Please tell me sir because army is my first priority.
And This is my big Aim.
I can understand your concern, but unfortunately you can’t apply through CDS due to overage.
Please try with other entries like SSC TECH, TGC.
I wish you good luck to fulfill your dreams and get the uniform one day. Prepare well for the SSB and go for the best shot.
My dob 05/07/1998 can I apply Ima academy ya only ota apply please suggest me
You can apply for OTA
My date of birth is 25/05/1996 and completed my graduation am i eligible for cds ota or ima
Am completed 2nd year digree and last year exam in 2022 can am apply cds 2 if am completed follow as date of birth
Sir, I have knock- knee, m i eligible for cds-ota?
I am having -1.5 power in both eyes. Am I eligible for cds?
My date of birth is 25/05/1996 and completed my graduation am i eligible for cds ota or ima
Good morning
Iam degree 2 year
Iam eligible for this exam
I can apply this
Yes you are eligible.
What are the basic preparation that we can start preparing for CDs 2
15may 1998 I’m eligible for cds2 or not ????
You can go for IMA or OTA
no
you will get pr in medical test(pr- permanent rejecton)
I want to know my eligibility as i have valid cpl issued by dgca, my age is 24 with dob march1997,
And i m pursuing bsc aviation two yr bachelor, which will be complete by april 2022.
I’m a 4th semester’s student. My graduation will be completed in July 2022. Am I eligible for CDS-2 2021? Please reply me Sir I’m very much confused with this
I have an accident when I was 14, I have stitches marks on my left hand .Right now, I am 21 .
Can I eligible for CDS II 2021?
Of course you are! There’s nothing to worry about, work hard, run for atleast 2.5 km, do sit ups, push ups, go beyond your limits! Best fo luck soldier!
Sir my date of birth is 19:06:1993 can I give this paper
Sir I have pursued bsc in Aircraft maintenance eng Am I eligible for CDS-OTA ?
Sir me BA course ke last year ko hu our mera second year ko 1 subject backlog Tha To me CDS OTA ke liye apply kr sakta hu kya
My birthday date is 24 oct 1996 can I apply for CDS ota women
Sir i m joined Army as a soldier, can i apply for cds exam, my DOB 20 jun 1996 ??????
Unfortunately you can’t, but you can apply for army cadet college. Best of luck!
01oct1997 is my date of birth can I apply for cds 2 exam 2021?
no, you can apply for OTA
My DOB is 16/03/1997 can I apply for CDS 2 2021 exam????
What are benefits of NCC C certificate in CDS IMA Entry
Approx 13 % reservation in each academy
These year I will be in 3 year (5 semester) then I am able to fill the form of CDS 2 2021
Which graduation course whether 3 year course duration than you will be eligible if 4 year of degree program than after 3rd year you will be .
Bro that’s not a matter if your age is in between given criteria then u can apply for the exam but if u clear it u wouldn’t be able to go for SSB as for that u required a degree or a student of final year of degree.
Sir , mene lasic surgery karvai hai 19, may to kya cds 2 2021 k liye eligible hu?
Sir kya me eligible hu 12 board exam dena h dob 2003 /7/7
No you are not eligible to cds exam because u r complete the grducation degree
I want to know am I eligible or not for cds as i have current valid cpl ,DOB march 1997, and pursuing bsc aviation 2 yr programme which will be completeby april 2022.
Hii Sir this AGE LIMIT of CDS 2 2021 as per official notification? Because my age “5 June, 1998” . As per this age limit i am not to give IMA Exam that time. please reply me sir
Sir my DOB is 28/06/1997 . Am i be eligible to apply for Cds 2 2021?
Expected Cut Off For OTA should be 125+
Sir kya BA wale afa ke liye apply kr sakte hai
my dob is 29-5-97 am i eligible for cds 2 2021?
Beta kitni baar btau
Hello there is one mistake in Q5
It has been asked about CDS 1 exam conducts and answer is 14Nov2021 either question is wrong or answer has been given wrong.
Sir ssb interview hindi and english duno language hoga yea nahi sir please reply me
Only English.
I am going to be in my final year in August .So can i apply for OTA ?
sir
My dob is 1 AUG 1996 am i eligible for upcoming CDS 2 2021 for OTA.
No, you’re not eligible as per the age criteria but you can still apply through TGC in Indian Army if you are an Engineering Graduate. If not the only and the best option for you is Teritorial Army(TA).
Sir now my 3rd year running of the graduation (not complete) to kya me applicable hu
My date of birth is 14 sep 1997 can I eligible to apply for OTA men
Sir my dob is 14/11/1996 can i eligible to apply cds 2 2021 for OTA men
No, you’re not eligible as per the age criteria but you can still apply through TGC in Indian Army if you are an Engineering Graduate. If not the only and the best option for you is Teritorial Army(TA).
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION!
Sir i have done my graduation through open University so am I eligible for the examination
yeah
Yes you are eligible for IMA INA OTA(man) in IMA & INA you should be graduate from math /physics and in OTA only one condition that you should be graduate from any college in India with any subject
Can I apply for IMA CDS exam 2021 because my DOB is On 13 May 1998
sir my dob is 27 july 1997 can I m eligible for ota
how many attempts left? 2021 cds 2 nov 14
sir my dob is 27 july 1997 can I m eligible for ota
how many attempts left?
Hello sir my DOB according to marksheet is 01/07/1997 but it is incorrect and my actual DOB is 02/09/1997 which is only mentioned in my birth certificate so can i apply for CDS 2 2021 or is there any way to change my DOB in marksheet …
Sir,my d.o.b is 2nd Apr 1997,can I apply for cds 2 2021?
Sir my DOB is 7/7/1997 can I eligible for cds 2 2021 for OTA
Yes
Sir my date of birth 01/10/1996 sir i m eligible cds ota exam apply..2021
what if a 20 year old first year b.sc student clears the exam?
Sir my dob is November 1997 . Can I eligible for afa . Please sir help
No
My D O B is 08 06 1998 am I eligible for IMA
Am completed 2nd year digree and last year exam in 2022 can am apply cds 2 if am completed follow as date of birth
I am studying in B. Pharmacy last year can I apply for OTA
Hello sir I’m veena vaishnva, sir I’ve semester system I’ll be in 9th semester when CDS 2 will be conducted so I’ll be eligible for CDS 2
Sir/Mam can you please suggest/recommend me best books for CDS exam?
SSB interview may hindi ya english elligible???
Sir my dob 5-6-1997 I am eligible cds 2 examination
Unfortunately you can’t.
Upper age limit is 2 July 1997.
All the best for your future.
I have an accident when I was 14, I have stitches marks on my left hand .Right now, I am 21 .
Can I eligible for CDS II 2021?
Can a person born on june 1998 apply for the other IMA and Air force
Sir… In CDs 2nd 2021 age eligiblity date start from 1july 2003,my dob is 10july 2003 can I eligible for cds2nd
Jai hind sir
I’m a service man in indian army
And I complete my btech in 2019
And my son is 22.07.1998
Am i eligible for this