UPSC Recruitment 2024-2025: Apply for 863 Combined Defence Services Examination vacancies. Union Public Service Commission invited applications from eligible and interested candidates to fill up Combined Defence Services Examination Posts through UPSC official notification December 2024. Job seekers who are looking for a career in All India Government can make use of this opportunity. Interested candidates can Apply Online on or before 31-Dec-2024.
UPSC Vacancy Details
| Course Name | No of Posts |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 32 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC)) | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (37th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC)) | 18 |
| National Defence Academy (Army) | 208 |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) | 42 |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) | 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 36 |
UPSC Qualification Details
| Course Name | Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | Degree |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | B.E or B.Tech |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | Degree |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (123rd SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC)) | |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (37th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC)) | |
| National Defence Academy (Army) | 12th |
| National Defence Academy (Navy) | |
| National Defence Academy (Air Force) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
Application Fee:
For Combined Defence Services Examination Posts:
- SC/ST/Female Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs.200/-
- Mode of Payment: Online
For National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam Posts:
- SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process:
- Written Examination
- Intelligence & Personality Test
- Psychological Aptitude Test
- Interview
UPSC Age Limit Details
National Defeance Academy & National Naval Academy: Unmarried Male/Female Candidates born not earlier than 02-Jul-2006 and not later than 01-Jul-2009 are eligible
UPSC Salary Details
| Rank Name | Salary (Per Month) |
| Lieutenant | Rs.56100-177500/- |
| Captain | Rs.61300-193900/- |
| Major | Rs.69400-207200/- |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Rs.121200-212400/- |
| Colonel | Rs.130600-215900/- |
| Brigadier | Rs.139600-217600/- |
| Major General | Rs.144200-218200/- |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Rs.182200-224100/- |
| HAG+Scale | Rs.205400-224400/- |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Rs.225000/- |
| COAS | Rs.250000/- |
How to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2024-2025
- First of all go through the UPSC recruitment notification 2024-2025 thoroughly and ensure the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria (The recruitment link is given below).
- Before the start of filling up application through Online mode, Please have the correct email ID and mobile number for communication purpose and keep the documents ready like ID proof, age, educational qualification, resume, if any experience etc.
- Click on UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination Apply Online – Link given below.
- Update all the required details in UPSC Online Application Form. Upload the Scanned Copies of necessary certificates/documents along with your recent Photograph (If Applicable).
- Pay the Application Fee as per your Category. (If applicable only)
- At last click on submit button to complete UPSC Recruitment 2024-2025 Process. Most Importantly Capture the Application Number or Request number for further reference.
Important Dates:
- Start Date to Apply Online: 11-12-2024
- Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 31-Dec-2024
- Date of Modification in Application Form: 01st to 07th January 2025
- Date of Commencement of Examination: 13-April-2025
- Date of Commencement of Indian Naval Academy Course: 01-Jan-2026
UPSC Notification Important Links
- Official Notification – Combined Defence Services Examination: Click Here
- Official Notification – National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Note:
- In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates
can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near ‘C’ Gate of its campus in person or over Telephone No: 011-
23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 on working days - For Candidates with Army as first choice, Contact Phone No: 26175473, Candidates with Navy/Naval Academy as first choice, Contact Phone No: 23010097/23011282/23010151 or Email: officer-navy@nic.in, Candidates with Air Force as first choice, Contact Phone No: 23010231 Extn. 7645/7646/7610