Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released notification for a recruitment drive for the position of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2023. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply for a total of 457 posts of Lieutenant.

Key details of the UPSC CDS (1) 2024

Position: Lieutenant
Total Vacancies: 457
Application Start Date: 20 December 2023
Application End Date: 9 January 2024, up to 06:00 pm
Exam Date: 21 April 2024
Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Pay Scale: Level-10 (Rs. 56100-177500/-)
Age Limit:
  • For IMA— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 only are eligible.
  • For Indian Naval Academy— Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 only are eligible.
  • For Air Force Academy— Age: 20 to 24 years as of 1st January 2025 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2005 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2005 only are eligible.
Age Relaxation: As per Government Rules

Qualification Required for UPSC CDS (1) 2024

Post Educational Qualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun Graduation
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala B.Tech
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad B.Tech OR Physics + Maths till 12th
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) Graduation
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) Graduation

Exam Fee for UPSC CDS (1) 2024

  • Gen/ OBC/ EWS: Rs. 200/-
  • SC/ST/ Sons of JCOs/ ORs/ Female: Rs. 0/-
  • Payment Mode: Online/ Cash Payment

Selection Process for UPSC CDS (1) 2024

  • Written Exam
  • SSB/ Personality Test/ Interview/ Medical Examination/ DV
  • Merit

Exam Pattern for UPSC CDS (1) 2024

How to apply for UPSC CDS (1) 2024

  1. Make sure you read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
  2. Gather all the required documents before you start the application process.
  3. Fill the application form carefully and avoid making any mistakes.
  4. Pay the application fee using online mode.
  5. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

This is a remarkable opportunity for the candidates who are seeking a career with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The recruitment process includes multiple stages which are designed to assess the candidate’s suitability for the post of Lieutenant. Make sure to chech the eligibility criteria, application process, and exam pattern on the official website before filling up the application form.