CDS Application Form 2020: UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) has released the Combined Defence Services (I), 2020 notification and online registration for the same has started on October 30, 2019. The CDS application form has been made available on the official website of UPSC. Aspirants can fill the online CDS application form till November 19, 2019.
In order to fill up the CDS online application form, Candidates should have the following details: one Photo ID Card viz. Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Any other Photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government. An amount of Rs 200 has to be paid as CDS application fee. However, SC/ST/female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. CDS 1 2020 application fee can be paid through online as well as offline mode.
Direct Link to Apply for CDS 1/2020
The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from 30th October 2019 to 19th November 2019 till 6:00 PM. This time there are a total of 418 vacancies available – Indian Military Academy (IMA) – 100, Indian Naval Academy (INA) – 45, Air Force Academy (AFA) – 32, Officers Training Academy (OTA) – 225 and OTA for Women – 16. Candidates can expect the admit card to be released three weeks before the exam. Read this article to find out how to fill the CDS 1 2020 application form.
Note that candidates planning to apply for the exam must meet the CDS eligibility criteria:
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CDS Application Form 2020
Let us first go through the important dates for CDS I 2020:
| Events | Dates |
| CDS Notification Date & Release of Online Application Form | October 30, 2019 |
| Last Date for Receiving CDS Application Form | November 19, 2019 (till 6 PM) |
| CDS Admit Card Release Date | 3 weeks before the exam |
| CDS Exam Date | February 2, 2020 |
CDS Application Fees
The CDS application fee for different categories are tabulated below:
| Category | Application Fee |
| Female/SC/ST Candidates | Not Required to Pay |
| All Others | Rs 200 |
Mode of Payment
Candidates can pay the application fee online as well as in offline mode depending on their convenience.
- Online: The application fees 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 fees, the candidates are required to enter the details of the paid receipt in order to complete the payment.
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CDS Application Form: How To Apply For CDS I 2020?
CDS application has two parts: Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1 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 the Part 2 of filling up the CDS application form. In Part 2, candidates have to enter their Payment Details, Examination Centre, and upload Photograph, Signature, Photo Identity Card Document and Declaration.
CDS Application Form Part 1
1st Step: Log on to upsconline.nic.in.
2nd Step: Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”.
3rd Step: You will see CDS I. Click on “Click Here for Part I”.
4th Step: Read the instructions carefully and click on “Yes”.
5th Step: Enter the following details:
Personal Details:
- Name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Nationality – India/Others
- Marital Status – Unmarried/Married/Widow/Widower/Divorcee
- Community – EWS/General/OBC/SC/ST
- Do You Belong to Minority – Yes or No
- Fee Remission Allowed – Yes or No
Educational Qualification: Candidate has to select any one of the following:
- Passed/Appeared/Appearing the final year degree or equivalent examination (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
- Passed/Appeared/Appearing the final year of Engineering degree examination
- Passed/Appeared/Appearing the final year degree or equivalent examination with other subjects (i.e. other than those mentioned)
Communication Details:
- Postal Address
- Email ID
- Phone Number
6th Step: Click on “Continue”.
7th Step: Enter the following:
- Photo Identity Card details,
- Whether or not you hold Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA(India),
- Preferences among IMA, NA, AFA, and OTA, and other details.
8th Step: Click on “Continue”.
9th Step: Validate all the information that you provided, enter the Captcha and click on “I Agree”.
10th Step: Your Registration ID will be generated. Note it down.
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CDS Application Form Part I
Once your Registration ID is generated, you can click on “Click Here for Part II Registration” from the same page. 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 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 CDS I. Click on “Click Here for Part II”.
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 centre.
8th Step: Upload your Photograph, Signature, and Photo ID proof.
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 |
9th Step: Agree to the Declaration and submit the application form.
Withdrawal Of CDS Application Form
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.
- CDS online application form can be withdrawn from November 26, 2019 to December 3, 2019 till 6.00 PM.
- Candidates are required to provide the details of the registered application with registration-ID.
- After submitting the request to withdraw CDS applications, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. It will be valid for 30 minutes.
- Upon validating the OTP, the candidate’s application form will be considered for withdrawal.
We hope that we have managed to provide you with all the necessary information on CDS application form. If you have got any query, then please feel free to ask us and we will be glad to help you.
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