UPSC - Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2008

Instructions to candidates for filling up the Application Form for the UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2008.

Side 1 of Application Form:

Column 1: Examination for which applying

Darken the circle against “CDS II”, in the box pertaining to Name of examination, write CDS II starting from the first box on the left. Also write 2008 in the boxes meant for year of examination. Candidates are advised to ensure that the name of Examination viz. CDS II is correctly written by them in the box. Any error in this regard may result in rejection of their application form.

Column 2: Fee

If you have paid the requisite fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only), darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
If you have not paid the fee and are claiming fee remission as SC/ ST, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box.

Note: Fee is payable only in the form of Central Recruitment Fee Stamp, as per instructions against column 12.

Column 3: (I) Whether Physically Handicapped.

As physically handicapped candidates are not eligible for Combined Defence Services Examination, this column is not required to filled by the candidates for this examination. You should therefore, leave this column blank.

Column 4: Community

If you belong to SC, darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
If you belong to ST, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box; or
If you belong to OBC, darken circle 3 and write 3 in the box; or
If you belong to General Category (Others), darken circle 4 and write 4 in the box.

Note: Candidates belonging to neither SC, ST, nor OBC communities, should write Code No. 4 (General Category) against the Column for Community and not leave it blank.

Column 5: Sex

Male candidates should darken circle 1 and write '1' in the box. Female candidates should darken circle 2 and write '2' in the box.

Column 6: Nationality

If you are an Indian national, darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
If you are not an Indian national, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box.

Column 7: Name of the candidate

For filling up this column, first write in the boxes your full name (in English) in capital letters exactly as recorded in your Matriculation/High School/Secondary or equivalent examination certificate. Write a single letter in a box. Leave a box blank between any two parts of the name. Then darken the corresponding circle below each letter. Do not darken a circle below a blank box. Do not overshoot the boxes. Abbreviate name only if necessary. Do not use any prefix such as Shri, Dr. etc. with your name.

See sample filled up form in the information brochure for guidance.

Column 8: Date of Birth

Darken the appropriate circles for the day, month and year of your birth as recorded in your Matriculation/High School/Secondary or equivalent examination certificate. Then write in the boxes using numerals 01 to 31 for day; numerals 01 to 12 for month and the last two digits for the year of birth.

See sample filled up form in the information brochure for guidance.

Column 9: Father’s Name

Write your father’s name (in English) in capital letters. Write a single letter in each box. Leave a box blank between any two parts of the name. Do not use any prefix such as Shri, Dr. etc.

Column 10: Address

Write your complete mailing address including your name in English capital letters or Hindi within the box provided for the purpose. Also write the PIN Code therein. Write with blue or black ball pen only. Do not write outside the box. Please note that this address will be photocopied as such in all letters to be sent to you and therefore, it should be very clearly and legibly written. If you make any mistake in writing the address, cover the whole box with an exact sized white paper slip and rewrite your address on that.

Column 11: Photograph

Paste firmly in the space provided your recent photograph of 4 cm. x 5 cm. size (preferably in black & white). Do not staple the photograph. Photograph should neither be signed by you nor it should be got attested.

Column 12: Space for CRF Stamp

Fee to be paid for the Combined Defence Services Examination is Rs. 100/- (Rupees One hundred only). SC/ST candidates are not required to pay any fee. No fee exemption is however, available to OBC candidates and they are required to pay the full prescribed fee.

Fee is payable only through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp (Not postage stamps). No other mode of payment is acceptable. Obtain only one single CRF Stamp of Rs. 100/- denomination from the post office and paste it firmly within the box. After pasting the CRF Stamp on the form, get it cancelled from the post office of purchase in the space provided. Do not staple the CRF Stamp.

UPSC - Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2008