UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS First Examination 2024 Download Final Result

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1/2024 Written Examination, administered by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), took place on April 21, 2024. Candidates who participated in the UPSC CDS Examination (1) 2024 can access their results via the provided direct PDF link. The UPSC announced the CDS Result on May 9, 2024, and the PDF of the UPSC CDS Result 2024 is now available for viewing.

UPSC CDS Result 2024 Overview

UPSC CDS 1/2024 Important Dates

• Apply Online Start Date: 20 December 2023
• Last Date to Apply: 9 January 2024, up to 06:00 pm
• Admit Card Date: 12 April 2024
• Exam Date: 21 April 2024
• Result Date: 9 May 2024
• Final Result Date: 21 October 2024
• Final Marks: 13 January 2025

UPSC CDS 1/2024 Eligibility: Age Limit and Educational Qualifications

Age Limit:

• IMA: 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2006
• INA: 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2006
• Air Force: 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2006
• OTA: 02/01/2000 to 01/01/2006

Educational Qualifications:

• IMA: Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University.
• INA: Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering at Any Recognized University.
• Air Force: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics ¹ in 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering

• OTA: Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University.

UPSC CDS 01/2024 Selection Process

The Selection Process for the UPSC CDS 1/2024 includes the following stages:

1. Written Exam- (900 Marks)
2. Service Selection Board (SSB- 900 Marks)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS 1/2024 for IMA, INA, IFA

• Negative Marking: Yes
• Time Duration: 2 Hours
• Subject Marks:
  • English: 100
  • General Knowledge: 100
  • Elementary Mathematics: 100
  • Total: 300

Exam Pattern of UPSC CDS for Officer’s Training Academy

• Time Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: Yes
• Subject Marks:
  • English: 100
  • General Knowledge: 100
  • Total: 200

UPSC CDS 1/2024 SSB/ Interview Marks

• IMA: 300
• INA: 300
• Air Force Academy: 300
• Officers’ Training Academy: 200

Conclusion

The UPSC CDS Exam is a gateway for graduates to join the prestigious Indian Armed Forces. With dedication, the right preparation strategy, and awareness of the exam pattern and selection process, candidates can increase their chances of success.

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only. The details of the UPSC CDS Exam, including dates, syllabus, and eligibility criteria, may change from year to year. Please refer to the official UPSC website for the most up-to-date information.

UPSC CDS 1/2024 Download Result PDF