UPSC Combined Defence Services ( CDS ) Exam 2013 Online Practice Test Available Now
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination II – CDS Exam II 2013 Online Application Form
Online Application Form Issue Date for CDS Exam II 2013 : 25.05.2013
Online Application Form Last Date for CDS Exam II 2013 : 24.06.2013
Candidates are required to apply Online for CDS Exam II 2013 by using the link http://www.upsconline. nic.in Detailed instructions for filling up CDS Exam II 2013 Online applications are available on the above mentioned website.
The applicants are advised to submit only single application; however if due to any unavoidable situation, if he / she submits another / multiple applications, then he / she must ensure that Online application for CDS Exam II 2013 with the higher RID ( Registration ID ) is complete in all respects like applicants’ details, examination centre, photograph, signature, fee etc. The applicants who are submitting multiple applications should note that only the applications with higher RID ( Registration ID ) shall be entertained by the Union Public Service Commission and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID.
All candidates whether already in Government Service including candidates serving in the Armed Forces, Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organizations or in private employment should submit their applications online for CDS Exam 2013 direct to the Union Public Service Commission.

N.B. : I Persons already in Government service, whether in permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are, however, required to inform their Head of Office / Department in writing that they have applied for the Combined Defence Services II 2013 Examination.
N.B. : II Candidates serving in the Armed Forces are required to inform their Commanding Officer in writing that they have applied for CDS II 2013 examination. They are also required to submit NOC in this regard at the time of SSB interview.
Candidates should note that in case a communication is received from their employer by the Union Public Service Commission withholding permission to the candidates applying for / appearing at the CDS II 2013 examination, their applications for Combined Defence Services Exam 2013 will be liable to be rejected / candidatures will be liable to be cancelled.
Note : Applications for CDS Exam 2 2013 without the prescribed fee ( Unless remission of fee is claimed as in Para 4 Above ) Or Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected.
No representation or correspondence regarding such rejection shall be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are not required to submit alongwith their Combined Defence Services applications any certificate in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / OBC and fee remission etc.

The candidates applying for the CDS examination II 2013 should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination for Combined Defence Service. Their Admission at all the stages of examination for which they are admitted by the Union Public Service Commission viz. written examination and CDS Interview Test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.
If on verification at any time before or after the CDS II 2013 written examination or Interview Test, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the Combined Defence Services examination will be cancelled by the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates are advised to keep ready the following documents in original alongwith their attested copies soon after the declaration of the result of the written part of the CDS examination II 2013 which is likely to be declared in the month of December, 2013 for submission to the Army HQ / Naval HQ / Air HQ as the case may be :
(1) Matric / Higher Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent showing date of birth.

(2) Degree / Provisional degree certificate / marks sheet showing clearly having passed degree examination and eligible for award of degree. In the first instance all qualified candidates eligible for SSB interview will carry their original Matric / Higher Secondary School certificate as also their Degree / provisional Degree certificate / marks sheet with them while going to the Services Selection Centres for SSB interview.
Candidates who have not yet qualified the final year Degree examination must carry with them a certificate in original from the Principal of the College / Institution stating that the candidate has appeared / is appearing at the final year Degree examination. Candidates who do not carry the above certificates with them while going to the Services Selection Centres shall not be allowed to appear for the SSB interview.
No relaxation for non-submission of the above certificates in original at the selection centre is allowed, and candidates who do not carry with them any of these certificates in original will not be permitted to appear for their SSB test and CDS interview and they will be sent back home at their own expense. If any of their claims is found to be incorrect / false / fraud / fabricated they may render themselves liable to disciplinary action by the Union Public Service Commission in terms of the following provisions :
A candidate who is or has been declared by the Union Public Service Commission to be guilty of :
- Obtaining support for his / her candidature by any means, or
- Impersonating, or
- Procuring impersonation by any person, or
- Submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with, or
- Making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information, or
- Resorting to any other irregular or improper means in connection with his / her candidature for the CDS examination, or
- Using unfair means during the Combined Defence Services examination, or
- Writing irrelevant matter, including obscene languages or pornographic matter, in the script(s), or
- Misbehaving in any other manner in the CDS examination hall, or
- Harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by the Union Public Service Commission for the conduct of their examination, or
- Being in possession of or using mobile phone, pager or any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capable of being used as a communication device during the CDS examination, or
- Violating any of the instructions issued to candidates along with their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the CDS II examination, or
- Attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting the Union Public Service Commission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clauses, may in addition to rendering himself / herself liable to criminal prosecution be liable
- To be disqualified by the Union Public Service Commission from the examination for which he / she is a candidate and / or
- To be debarred either permanently or for a specified period
- By the Union Public Service Commission from any examination or selection held by them
- By the Central Government from any employment under them; and
- If he / she is already in service under Government to disciplinary action under the appropriate rules.
Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after :
- Giving the candidate an opportunity of making such representation, in writing as he / she may wish to make in that behalf; and
- Taking the representation, if any, submitted by the candidate within the period allowed to him / her into consideration.
Instructions to the candidates for filling Online Application for CDS II Exam 2013 :
Candidates are required to apply Online using the website www.upsconline.nic.in
Salient features of the system of Online Application Form are given hereunder :
Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are available on the above mentioned website.
Candidates will be required to complete the Online application form containing two stages viz. Part-I and Part-II as per the instructions available in the above mentioned website through drop down menus.
The candidates are required to pay a fee of
200/- ( Rupees Two Hundred Only ) [ excepting SC / ST / Female candidates who are exempted from payment of fee ] either by remitting the money in any branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India / State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur / State Bank of Hyderabad / State Bank of Mysore / State Bank of Patiala / State Bank of Travancore or by using any Visa / Master Credit / Debit Card.
Before start filling up Online Application, a candidate must have his / her photograph and signature duly scanned in the .jpg format in such a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB each and must not be less than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature.
The Online applications ( Part I and II ) can be filled from 25 May, 2013 to 24th June, 2013 till 11.59 p.m. after which link will be disabled.
Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications. However, if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicant submits multiple applications then he / she must ensure that the applications with higher RID is complete in all respects. In case of multiple applications, the applications with higher RID shall be entertained by the commission and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID.
The applicants must ensure that while filling their application form, they are providing their valid and active e-mail ids as the commission may use electronic mode of communication while contacting them at different stages of examination process. The applicants are advised to check their emails at regular intervals and ensure that the email address ending with @nic.in are directed to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any other folder.
Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of Online Applications.


sir
i m devesh kumar, b.tech 3rd(EC) year student.
durind my application form submission for cds 2012
i specified OTA as first priority. so tell me doing that can’t i apply for IMA & other preference
what will be the syllabus for my test?????
it will b quite good if u pls tell me in detail
waiting for ur positive reply
thankyou sir
Hi im rakesh here im persuing my BBA final year through correspondence i like to apply for the cds exam ill be completing my degree by October can u pls help me sir and guide me how to prepare for the exams
Hi
Educational Qualifications for CDS II 2012 Exam :
For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy : Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy : Degree in Engineering.
For Air Force Academy : Degree of a recognised University ( with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level ) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Graduates with first choice as Army / Navy / Air Force are to submit proof of graduation provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.
Candidates who are studying in the final year Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply but they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree examination.
Next CDS Exam II 2012 will be :
Application issuing date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.06.2012
Last date for submission of CDS Exam II 2012 application : 02.07.2012
Exam date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 16.09.2012
For further detaills pls visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
Regards.
Hi i am a final year aeronautical eng student. I would like to attempt for the cds exam can you pl tel me when will the application form be issued? or which site should i refer to update myself regarding job opportunities. waiting for your reply. Thank you
sir
i m ritesh sharma and i m from himachal
sir i did,t get my roll no yet plz tell me how i can get my admit card
i ll be very thank full to you for this kind act
Hi
Please visit the official website : http://upsc.gov.in/exams/exams.htm#Venue%20Information
sir i am 19 years old and i am pursuing my first year engineering [electrical] .i have even completed my ncc ‘C’&’B'certificate with ‘A’ grade in both .so am i supposed to appear for the CDS exam and if yes in which year?
Hi
After completing your degree, you can apply. For more details you can visit :
http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
Sir, I Have Passed my CDS2 2012 Written exam and got interview letter
in this letter we are asked to bring our online form print out but i didn’t take print that time how can i get my application’s printout now
hello sir i m doing engineering in computer science in third year i want to appear coming cds exam so please giive me information about where i can get application form
thank you
Hi
If you are in the final year of your graduation means, you can apply this year. For more details visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
Application issue date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.06.2012
Last date for submission of CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.07.2012
Exam date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 16.09.2012
can a BCA passed with ist difn student appear in cds exam
Hi i am a final year aeronautical eng student. I would like to attempt for the cds exam can you pl tel me when will the application form be issued? or which site should i refer to update myself regarding job opportunities. waiting for your reply. Thank you
Hi
Yes you can apply for CDS Exam 2012. For more details visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
For applying CDS Exam Online visit the UPSC official website : http://upsconline.nic.in
Next CDS Exam 2012 will be on :
Application issue date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.06.2012
Last date for submission of CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.07.2012
Exam date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 16.09.2012.
hii,
i am from Information Technology Branch, can i apply for the CDS Examination……please inform me ….
Hi
Yes you can apply. For more details : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
Application issue date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.06.2012
Application last date for submission of CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.07.2012
Exam date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 16.09.2012
@shobhit maheshwari
I’”m ab.com graduate & I’m 23yrs old.Can I apply cdsII exam
Hi
Yes you can apply. For more details visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
Please make note of the important dates of CDS Exam II 2012 :
Application issue date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.06.2012
Application last date for submission of CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.07.2012
Exam date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 16.09.2012
hello sir,
i am doing MCA & i am 21 years old , can i apply for the CDS Exam……
please inform me …
Hi
Yes you can apply. For more details visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-I-Eligibility.html
Application issue date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.06.2012
Last date for submission of CDS Exam II 2012 : 02.07.2012
Exam date for CDS Exam II 2012 : 16.09.2012
i m bsc 1st yr student now can i aaply for cds2 exam
Hi
No. Only after completing your graduation can apply for CDS Exam. So, please wait…
Hi,
Can you pls. let me know how should i prepare to Qualifiying the CDS exam and after passing out this Exam which type of the Jobs have been provided by Governments to us like officer which type. thaks !!
Hi
For preparing your CDS Exam 2012, you can refer this page for previous years solved question paper CD. This will help you to prepare CDS Entrance Exam.
http://www.upscexam.com/orders/CDS-Entrance-Exam-Question-Bank-CD.html
For more about job details visit : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-I-Eligibility.html
Hello Sir/Madam,
Greetings of the day.
Can photocopies of the original documents can be attested by any gazetted officer..??
Is karnataka comes under in remote areas..??
Can i apply through offline..??
Thank you.
Hi
You are required to apply online only.
hi how to apply CDS online APPLICATION FORM ?
Hi
Please wait and the notification for CDS exam is not yet issued, the application for CDS Exam II 2012 issues from 02.06.2012. For eligibility details visit : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-I-Eligibility.html
For applying CDS Exam Online visit : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/
my b.com 2nd. year exam result yet not come&i am a private student of college of jodhpur[somani college of commerce]. If my result declare before 6 june 2012,then i eligible in cds 2nd or not,please help me sir..
Sir,
I would like to know how to download application form for CDS
sir main cds kitne baar apply kr sakte hai OBCcotegry mai ata hun
sir i want to know u that when i filled my form after uploading of photo and signature,,,,so at that time should i take along with me or i have to send on ur address
sir ,
i want to know that , if have filled both the forms of cds 2nd online,then ,is there any thing to do from my side , means , still i have to print this form and post it via speed post??
Hi, I am a final year student of ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. Can I apply for the CDS Examination to be held on 16.sept.2012 ????????
Hi
Yes you can apply. For applying CDS Exam visit the official website : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
please give me some information about cds examination code
i want to know that how to fully prepare for cdse ……..????
sir i uploaded my application form ..it is of three pages.but i dont know to which address the application form is to be sent…plz hlp
sir i am third year mechanical enggineer student can i apply the cdse exam
Hi
Yes you can apply for CDS exam, more details visit : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
Hello sir m doing final year BE(ece)engineering and I don’t hav any NCC,NSS certificate can I apply?
Hi
Yes you can apply for CDS. For applying CDS Exam visit the official website : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
sir how much percentage is reguired in 12 class for cds exam??
plz.. rply soon.. its urgent
Hi
Please refer with this webpage : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Eligibility.html
sir ,i want to know abt the application fee details.
means,in whose favour the fee will be deposited in SBI BANK
PLS TELL
Hi
Please gothrough the details given below :
Candidates opting to deposit fee in cash are advised to take print of Pay-in-Slip by using the option “Print Bank Pay-in-Slip”. Using this pay-in slip, they can deposit the fee in cash at any branch of State Bank of India. The State Bank of India will not accept any other pay-in slip or challan than the one printed through the “Print Bank Pay-in-Slip” Option of this Online Application. After receipt of cash, the Bank would stamp the pay-in-slip and also provide a “Transaction ID”. The candidate would have to log in again and proceed with Part-II Registration process.
For more details of CDS Exam Application fee visit : http://upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Application-Fee.html
Thank u
@UpscExam
hello,
i am studying B.Tech 3rd year in bbsr. i want to join the flying branch of iaf. but by AFCAT, i had a get a chance for 18 yrs.. but i want to serve for the rest years also.. By giving CDSE exaam, will get such a chance,.? plz reply.. thank you.
what is physical eligibilty for cds..
Please visit for the medical standard in CDS : http://www.upscexam.com/upsc_examinations/combined_defence_services_cds/UPSC-CDS-Exam-II-Physical-Standards.html
sir, i can’t found online application form of CDS , plz sir give me link……
Hi
Please visit the official website : http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
Last date for applying CDS Exam II 2012 is 02.07.2012.
sir, i couldn’t take print out after completing my part 1 registration. what should i do for taking the pay in slip?
Hi
You can login Part II Registration by entering the Registration ID No. which is generated automatically from the Part I registration. After entering the Part II registration, you can get the Pay in Slip page and take the print out of that pay in slip for depositing the exam fee by cash in any branch of SBI bank branch.
what is eligblity criteria of cds??????????
Hi
CDS Exam Age Limit :
1. For IMA-Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1989 and not later than 1st July, 1994 only are eligible.
2. For Indian Naval Academy-Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1991 ( 2nd July, 1989 in case of NCC Naval Wing ‘C’ Certificate holders ) and not later than 1st July, 1994 only are eligible.
3. For Air Force Academy-Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July, 1994 only are eligible.
4. For Officers’ Training Academy – ( SSC Course for Men ) : Male candidates ( married or unmarried ) born not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 and not later than 1st July, 1994 only are eligible.
5. For Officers Training Academy – ( SSC Women Non-Technical Course ) Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees ( in possession of divorce documents ) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 and not later than 1st July, 1994.
CDS Exam Qualification :
For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy : Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy : Degree in Engineering for CDSE and Degree in Engineering or B.Sc. ( with Physics or Mathematics ) for NCC Entry.
For Air Force Academy : Degree of a recognised University ( with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level ) or Bachelor of Engineering.
sir I registered part 1 and I got my id.I don’t have sbi account,so I have pay cash to bank.
without account no how can pay cash in bank.can you please get the details urgently.today is the last date.thank you.
Hi
After finishing Part I registration, go to Part II registration by entering your registration ID No. which is automatically generated. Take a print out copy in Part II registration page. Print option is available below note 2.
Take print of Pay-in Slip by using the option “PrintBank” “Pay-in-Slip”. Using this pay-in slip, you can deposit the fee in cash at any branch of State Bank of India.
Hi
sir i have applied for IMA i did not get any acknowledgement pls help sir my number is 11225296501 help plzzzzzzzzzzzzz
sir what is the the final date for cds exam and what is the age limit for this exam
hi, i am mechanical final year still any possibility to attend the cds exam in current year, & when will i.e.s forms will be issued
Hi
Please wait for the next notification and visit the UPSC Time Table : http://upscexam.com/notification/upsc/Union-Public-Service-Commission-UPSC-Examination-Time-Table.html
hi
i applied my cds exam application with preference order as ota as 1….can i change my preference order and how to change
sir
i didn’t get my e admit card for cds2 till now.sir please tell me solution for get it.the exam is near.please help me
Hi
The CDS Exam will be held on 16.09.2012. You can get the E Admit card three weeks before the commencement of the Combined Defence Service Exam. So please wait and you can download E Admit Card for CDS Exam from the UPSC official website : http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/exams.htm#Venue%20Information
sir,
i want to apply for cds 1 which will be commence in feb 2013
so when applications will be open
Hi
The notification for CDS Exam 2013 is not yet issued. So please wait and keep watching the UPSC Exam Time Table : http://www.upscexam.com/notification/upsc/Union-Public-Service-Commission-UPSC-Examination-Time-Table.html
respected sir,
m final year (electronics engineering) student frm mumbai univercity
i just want to ask the on9 application form dates for 2013
plz reply asap
Sir i submitted my form before the last date of cds exam 2012 but did not get the print out at that time. now i am searching the link to get my print out but i am unable to get it. please help me out sir.
I will be very obliged.
Hi i am a working emplyee and also doing MBA from Amity University in IInd sem., born on 07.11.1987, i would like to apply for cds exam , could you pls tell me if i can apply for IMA as well or not? And also do we hve only short service in OTA or they hve permanent comission for the officers.
sir i have not received my e admit card of cds 2 ,plz send the detail of e -admit card on my email id
Hi
Kindly visit the official website for downloading the E-admit card of CDS Exam II 2012 : http://upscadmitcard.nic.in/main.aspx or http://upscadmitcard.nic.in/CDSDefault.aspx
sir, I am a student of 5th semester engineering , I want to join Indian Air Force. So, how and when can i apply.?
sir,
i am Nishanth studying in Channabasaveshwara institute of technology,Gubbi in 5th semester Information science engineering,i would like to join Indian air force. how can i get the CDS examination form.?
sir i Completed Bsc(computer science) in 2012 recently i am working as a software test engieneer and i want to join navy i want information about CDS exam
sir plz plpzzzz help me
Thanks & Regards
Swati Tawade
Hi,this is kuldeep jha student of B.A 3 rd year can i apply for SSB. This year.
sir, i just want to know how to prepare for cds, i mean which book to refer becoz i cannot prefer for coaching
i want to join cds can some one guide me
Sir,
I have marked as “1″ for OTA and rest of all i have marked as “0″.Now i want change my preferences ,Please suggest me regarding this as soon as possible .I am doing my final year engineering in mechanical stream………………
waiting for your reply.
i would lik to know how the application form download….
i m pankaj i have done bsc(pcm).tell me which education qualification i chose from online form one or three.they not mention bsc….
and i want give priority first to ima 2nd ota 3rd aif .which code i will chose.for example
ima=1
ota=2
aif=3
na=0
and i have a sbi account and atm it is possible to pay upsc using this….
Sir,
what is the maximum age limit to apply for
OTA ?
Hi
Age Limit for OTA 2013 :
For Officers Training Academy – ( SSC Course for Men ) : Male candidates ( married or unmarried ) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January, 1995 only are eligible.