UPSC Recruitment 2024: The Union Public Service Commission has announced the “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024” as part of its recruitment drive for 2024. This prestigious examination aims to fill a total of 459 vacancies, including SSC women non-technical courses. The notification was released on 15th May 2024, and interested candidates can submit their applications online via the official UPSC website. The deadline for application submission is 4th June 2024, by 6.00 PM. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking Central Government jobs or training in the defense sector. Don’t miss out—visit the UPSC website and apply promptly.
Important Information for Candidates
Candidates applying for the examination must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria. Admission at all stages is provisional and dependent on fulfilling these conditions. Receiving an Admission Certificate does not confirm that a candidate’s eligibility has been verified by the Commission. Verification of eligibility with original documents will only occur after the candidate qualifies for the interview or Personality Test. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure all provided information is accurate and that all eligibility requirements are met before applying.
Details of UPSC Recruitment 2024
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission – UPSC |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 |
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 459 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Opening Date | 15.05.2024 |
| Application Closing Date | 04.06.2024 |
| Examination Commencement Date | 01.09.2024 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Vacancy details of UPSC Recruitment 2024
| S. No. | Name of the Course | Approximate No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 159th (DE) Course commencing in July 2025 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| 2 | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July 2025 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders] | 32 |
| 3 | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2025 i.e. No. 218 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry] | 32 |
| 4 | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 122nd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October 2025 | 276 |
| 5 | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 36th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2025 | 19 |
| Total | 459 |
Eligibility criteria of UPSC Vacancy 2024
Here’s a table summarizing the educational qualifications required for various academies:
| Academy | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Air Force Academy | Degree from a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering. |
Additional Requirements
- Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force:
- Submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates at the SSB Interview.
- Final Year/Semester Students:
- Can apply if there are no backlogs.
- Must submit proof of passing the degree examination by the course commencement date.
Age limit
| Academy | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd July, 2001, and 1st July, 2006. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd July, 2001, and 1st July, 2006. |
| Air Force Academy | 1. Age: 20 to 24 years as of 1st July, 2025 (born between 2nd July, 2001, and 1st July, 2005).For Commercial Pilot Licence holders: Age relaxable up to 26 years (born between 2nd July, 1999, and 1st July, 2005). Candidates below 25 must be unmarried. Married candidates above 25 are eligible but will not get married accommodation during training. |
| Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) | Unmarried male candidates born between 2nd July, 2000, and 1st July, 2006. |
| Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) | Unmarried women, issueless widows (not remarried), and issueless divorcees (not remarried) born between 2nd July, 2000, and 1st July, 2006. |
Selection process
Candidates for UPSC Recruitment 2024 will undergo a selection process comprising a written examination followed by an SSB test or interview for the final selection.
Salary
A fixed stipend of Rs 56,100 per month is provided for cadet training, along with other allowances.
Application fee of UPSC Recruitment 2024
- Candidates, except for female candidates and those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), must pay a fee of Rs. 200.
- The fee can be paid through various modes: cash deposit in any branch of the State Bank of India (SBI), online payment using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment, or internet banking facility of any Bank.
- Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are exempt from paying any fee.
- OBC candidates do not qualify for fee exemption and must pay the full prescribed fee.
How to apply UPSC Recruitment 2024
- Apply online via upsconline.nic.in.
- Register on One Time Registration (OTR) platform before filling the application.
- OTR registration is a one-time process, open throughout the year.
- Already registered candidates can proceed directly to the application.
- Changes allowed once in a lifetime after initial OTR registration.
- Modification window available till 7 days after the closure of the application window.
- Last date for modification in OTR for this exam is 11.06.2024.
- Correction window available for 7 days after closure of application window.
- Candidate can modify OTR profile during this period via OTR platform.
- No OTR profile changes during the application form modification window.
- Applications cannot be withdrawn after submission.
- Candidates must have a valid Photo ID Card (Aadhaar, Voter, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, etc.).
- Details of the Photo ID Card must be provided in the online application.
- Scanned copy of the Photo ID Card must be uploaded with the application.
- Photo ID Card required for future reference and exam appearance.
- Brief instructions provided in Appendix-II.
- Detailed instructions available on the website mentioned above.
Important link
| Apply online | Click here |
| Official notification | Click here |