The application process for the Combined Defence Service Examination (I) 2020 is to conclude today i.e. November 19, 2019, by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The application form is available on the official website i.e. upcs.gov.in.The candidates who wish to appear for the exam can visit the official website and apply for the same.
Vacancy details: UPSC CDS Exam 2020
Total posts: 418
Name of the post:
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun- 100 150th (DE) Course commencing in January 2021 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C' Certificate (Army Wing) holders]: 100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala-Course 45 commencing in January 2021 Executive (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC 'C' Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special entry ) holders ]: 45
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad-(Pre-Flying) 32 Training Course commencing in January 2021 i.e. No. 209 F(P) Course. [03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C' Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry]: 32
Officers' Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)-113th SSC (Men) Course (NT) commencing in April, 2021 [(i) 170 vacs for SSC (Men) (NT) UPSC, (ii) 05 vacs for JAG (Men) (NT) April, 2021 Non UPSC and (iii) 50 vacs for NCC Special entry Non UPSC]: 225
Officers Training Academy, Chennai-27th 16 SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course _______ commencing in April 2021: 16
UPSC CDS Exam (I) 2020 Notification
Educational qualification required:
IMA and Officers' Training Academy: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
Indian Naval Academy: Degree in engineering from a recognised university/institution
Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or a bachelor of engineering.
Note: Graduates with the first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of graduation provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB interview.
Examination scheme:
The competitive examination comprises:
- Written examination
- Interview for intelligence and personality of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the services selection centres.
Course/ Posts wise UPSC CDS (I) 2020 Vacancy Details:
Course: 150th (DE) Course commencing in July 2020; Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
No. of Vacancy: 100
Course: Executive General Service/Hydro Course commencing in January 2021; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
No. of Vacancy: 45
Course: Pre-Flying Training Course commencing in July 2021; Air Force Academy, Hyderabad
No. of Vacancy: 32
Course: 113th SSC (Men) Course (NT) commencing in April 2021; Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai
No. of Vacancy: 225
Course: 27th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April 2021; Officers Training Academy, Chennai
No. of Vacancy: 16
UPSC CDS I Exam 2020: Important Dates
Starting Date for Submission of Online Application: October 30, 2019
Last Date for Submission of Online Application: November 19, 2019
Last Date for Payment of Fee by Challan: November 18, 2019
Date of Written Exam: February 2, 2020
UPSC CDS I Exam 2020: Exam Pattern
For Indian Military, Indian Naval and Air Force Academy |
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| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks | |
| English | 2 hours | 100 | |
| General Knowledge | 2 hours | 100 | |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 hours | 100 | |
For Officers’ Training Academy |
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| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks | |
| English | 2 hours | 100 | |
| General Knowledge | 2 hours | 100 | |
UPSC CDS I Exam 2020: Exam Syllabus
English:
Antonyms, Sentence improvement, Comprehension, Synonyms, Word substitution, Ordering of sentences, Spotting Errors, Selecting Words, Ordering of words in a sentence.
General Knowledge:
Economics, Physics, Current Awareness, Politics Chemistry, Sociology, History, Defence News, Awards, Geography, Environment, Sports, Biology, Cultural Activities, Books & Authors, Statement true/false.
Elementary Mathematics:
Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Number System, Simple interest, HCF & LCM, Area, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Linear Equations, Surface Area and Volume, Decimal fraction, Ratio and Proportion, Quadratic Equations and Inequations, Lines and Angles, Square roots and Cube roots, Average, Set theory, Triangles, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Height and Distance, Percentage, Statistical Data Analysis.
