UPSC CDS 2 application from 2022 begins @upsc.gov.in; check notification and apply online

Sanjay Sharma / TOI-Online / Updated: May 18, 2022, 13:52 IST

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) on its official website. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by using the official website - http://upsconline.nic.in. It may be noted that the Commission has introduced the facility of withdrawal of Application for those candidates who do not want to appear for the examination.

UPSC CDS 2 application from 2022 begins @upsc.gov.in; check notification and apply online

UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) on its official website.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by using the official website - http://upsconline.nic.in. It may be noted that the Commission has introduced the facility of withdrawal of Application for those candidates who do not want to appear for the examination.
For applying online a candidate must be unmarried and must either be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2022: Important Dates

S. No.	Event	Date
1	Online application starting date	May 18, 2022
2	Last date to apply online	June 14, 2022 up to 6.00 pm
3	Last date complete form	June 14, 2022
4	Online applications can be withdrawn from	June 14, 2022 to June 20, 2022 till 6.00 PM.
5	Admit Card release date (tentative)	August 1, 2022
6	UPSC CDS-II 2022 Exam Date	September 4, 2022

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2022: Application Fee

S. No.	Category	Fees
1	For General candidates	Rs. 200/-
2	For OBC candidates	Rs. 200/-
3	For SC/ ST candidates	Nil
4	For all category Female candidates	Nil

The application fee can either be paid by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2022: Age Limit (As on July 1, 2021)

Minimum	20 Years
Maximum	24 Years
Age Relaxation	As Per Rule

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2022: Vacancy Details

S. No.	Course	Vacancies
1	Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100
2	Indian Naval Academy (INA)	22
3	Air Force	32
4	Officers Training Academy (OTA)	169
5	Officers Training Academy (OTA) Women	16
	Total	339

How to apply for UPSC CDS-II 2022?
Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website - upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the link that reads, 'Combined Defence Services II Examination - 2022', given under What’s New on the homepage
Step 3: Complete the registration form and upload documents and pay the application fee online. Click on the submit button
Step 4: Download and print a copy for future references.
Here's the direct link to apply online
Download official notification here

About the Author

Sanjay Sharma

Sanjay Sharma is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in the media industry. Currently serving as Assistant Editor - Education at TimesofIndia.com, he specializes in education-related content, including board results, job notifications, and studying abroad. Since joining TOI in 2006, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the platform’s digital presence and spearheading major education events. Previously, Sanjay held leadership positions in sports journalism, covering high-profile events such as the Cricket World Cup and Olympics. He holds a PG Diploma in Journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan and is proficient in various content management systems.

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