CDS Application Form 2021 (Out): Check How To Apply Online For CDS (1) 2021

CDS Application Form 2021: Union Public Service Commission has released the CDS notification for Combined Defence Services (I) 2021 exam on October 28, 2020. The CDS Application Form is also made available on the same day, i.e. October 28 (after the notification is released). The last date to apply online for CDS (1) 2021 exam is November 17, 2020. 

CDS 1 2021 Application Form is available on the official website of UPSC. i.e. upsconline.nic.in. Candidates need to check the CDS eligibility criteria to apply online for the exam. CDS Application Process consists of online registration, fee payment, filling of the application form, and uploading the required documents. In this article, we have provided all the information on CDS Application Form 2020. Read on to find out!

CDS Application Form 2020-21

Let us first go through the important dates for CDS I 2021:

Events	Dates
Release of CDS Notification	October 28, 2020
Release of Online Application Form	October 28, 2020
Last Date for Receiving CDS Application Form	November 17, 2020
Withdrawal of Application Form	November 24 to 30, 2020
Release of CDS 1 Admit Card	January 2nd Week, 2021 (Tentative)
CDS 1 Written Exam	February 7, 2021
Declaration of CDS 1 Result	March Last Week, 2021 (Tentative)
Declaration of Final Result	Expected in November 2021

Here are the important dates for CDS II 2020:

Events	Dates
CDS Notification Date & Release of Online Application Form	August 05, 2020
Last Date for Receiving CDS Application Form	August 25, 2020 (till 6 PM)
Release Date of CDS 2 Admit Card	October 15, 2020
CDS 2 Written Exam	November 8, 2020
Declaration of CDS 2 Result	December Last Week 2020 (Tentative)
Declaration of Final Result	Expected in August 2021

CDS Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must go through the CDS eligibility laid down by the officials before applying for the exam. Check the CDS eligibility criteria from below:

Age Limit

Academy	Age Limit
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	Born not earlier than 2nd January 1998 and not later than 1st January 2003
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	Born not earlier than 2nd January 1998 and not later than 1st January 2003
Indian Air Force Academy	Born not earlier than 2nd January 1998 and not later than 1st January 2002
Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men)	Born not earlier than 2nd January 1997 and not later than 1st January 2003
Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course)	Born not earlier than 2nd January 1997 and not later than 1st January 2003

Educational Qualification

Academy	Educational Qualification Required
IMA	Graduate Degree from a Recognized University
INA	Engineering Degree from a Recognized University
AFA	Graduate Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or BE from a Recognized University
OTA	Graduate Degree from a Recognized University

Stages Of CDS Registration 2020-21

Check the stages involved in CDS registration from below:

1. Part 1 Registration
2. Fee Payment
3. Photo, Signature & Photo Identity Card Upload
4. Centre Selection & Agreeing to Declaration

The image below depicts the CDS registration stages:

Prerequisites For CDS Online Registration

Candidates must be ready with the following to apply online for CDS registration 2020-21.

• – Valid Phone Number
• – A valid Email ID
• – Scanned Copy of Photograph, Signature & Photo ID Proof
• – Matriculation Certificate & other Educational Documents (to fill the application form)

Photo, Sign, and Photo Identity Card Specifications

Scanned Copy of	Size	Format
Photograph	20 KB – 300 KB	JPG
Signature	20 KB – 300 KB	JPG
Photo ID Card	20 KB – 300 KB	PDF

How To Apply Online For CDS 1 2021?

CDS application form has two parts: Part-I and Part-II.

Part-I: This involves Registration wherein candidates have to enter their Personal Details and other information. Upon successful registration, a Registration ID will be generated which will be required to proceed on to Part 2 of filling up the CDS application form.

Part-II: In Part 2, candidates have to enter their Payment Details, Examination Centre, and upload Photograph, Signature, Photo Identity Card, and Declaration.

CDS Registration: Part I

• –1st Step: Vist the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Official link –upsconline.nic.in.
• –2nd Step: Click on ‘ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC’ (refer to the image below).

• –3rd Step: You will see the Examination code ‘CDS I’. Click on ‘Click Here for Part I’ (refer to the image below).

• –4th Step: Read the instructions carefully which is available both in Hindi and English. Next click on “Yes” (refer to the image below).

• –5th Step: Enter the following details:

Personal Details:

1. Name
2. Gender
3. Date of Birth
4. Father’s Name
5. Mother’s Name
6. Nationality – India/Others
7. Marital Status – Unmarried/Married/Widow/Widower/Divorcee
8. Community – EWS/General/OBC/SC/ST
9. Do You Belong to Minority – Yes or No
10. Fee Remission Allowed – Yes or No

Educational Qualification: Candidate has to select any one of the following:

Passed/Appeared/Appearing:

1. Final year degree or equivalent examination (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
2. The final year of Engineering degree examination
3. Final year degree or equivalent examination with other subjects (i.e. other than those mentioned)

Address/Residential Address Details:

1. Postal Address
2. District / City District
3. State / UT States
4. PIN Code
5. Phone no. with Area Code
6. Email ID
7. Phone Number

• –6th Step: Click on “Continue”.
• -7th Step: Enter the following:

1. Photo Identity Card details,
2. Whether or not you hold Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India),
3. Preferences among IMA, NA, AFA, and OTA, and other details.

• –8th Step: Click on “Continue”.
• –9th Step: Validate all the information that you have provided, enter the Captcha and click on “I Agree”.
• –10th Step: Your Registration ID will be generated. Note it down.

CDS Registration Part II

Once your Registration ID is generated, you can click on ‘Click Here for Part II Registration’. You will see the option to continue by entering your Registration ID, Date of Birth, and Captcha.

If you want to complete the Part-II registration later, you can just leave and come back later and continue by following the steps as under:

• -1st Step: Log on to upsconline.nic.in.
• -2nd Step: Click on ‘ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC’.
• -3rd Step: You will see the Examination code ‘CDS I’. Click on ‘Click Here for Part II’ (refer to the image below).

• -4th Step: Enter your Registration ID, Date of Birth, and Captcha.
• -5th Step: Click on ‘Submit’.
• -6th Step: Select your mode of payment and make payment of the fee. If you choose offline payment, then you have to generate e-challan and make the payment in one of the branches of SBI.
• -7th Step: Once the application fee has been paid, you have to select your preferences for the exam center.
• -8th Step: Upload your Photograph, Signature, and Photo ID Proof.
• –9th Step: Agree to the Declaration and submit the application form.

CDS Application Fee

The CDS application fee for different categories is tabulated below:

Category	Application Fee
Female/SC/ST Candidates	Not Required to Pay
Others	Rs 200

Mode of Payment

Candidates can pay the application fee in online as well as in offline mode as per their convenience.

• Online: The application fee can be paid through SBI’s net banking facility or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card.
• Offline: Payment of application fee can also be made by depositing the fee in any branch of SBI or bank account. Upon depositing the fee, candidates are required to enter the details of the paid receipt in order to complete the payment.

Withdrawal Of CDS (I) Application Form 2021

If a candidate does not wish to appear for the examination, he/she can withdraw the CDS application form. But the candidate should note that the CDS application fee will not be refunded.

1. The withdrawal date of CDS online application form is November 24 to 30, 2020.
2. Candidates are required to provide the details of the registered application with Registration ID.
3. After submitting the request to withdraw the CDS application form, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. It will be valid for 30 minutes.
4. Upon validating the OTP, the candidate’s application form will be considered for withdrawal.

CDS Application Form 2020-21: Key Points

Check the key points on CDS Application Form from below;

• – Make sure that you apply for the CDS exam on time and not wait for the last date.
• – Candidates are to submit a single application that is complete in all manner. Due to an unavoidable situation, if a candidate submits multiple applications, the recent one will be considered for scrutiny. So, in such a case, make sure that the recent application is complete in all aspects.
• – Applications without the payment of the prescribed fee (except for candidates who are exempted from fee payment) will be rejected.
• – Applicants should note that there will be a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centers (except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur). Therefore, allotment of centers will be on the ‘first-apply-first allot’ basis, and once the capacity of a particular center is attained, the same will be frozen.

We have now provided you with all the relevant details on CDS Application Process. Check the detailed steps to apply online from here.

Also, start off with your CDS Exam Preparation. Be through with the CDS Syllabus and CDS Exam Pattern and take free CDS Mock Tests to prepare for the exam.

FAQs On CDS Application Form

Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers:

We hope that we have managed to provide you with all the necessary details on the CDS application form. If you have any queries, then feel free to ask in the comment section below and we will be glad to help you out.

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