CDS (2) 2020 notification released for 344 vacancies; apply online till Aug 25
UPSC, on August 5, has released CDS 2 notification and application form for 344 vacancies. The last date of application is August 25. Candidates can pay the application fees offline till August 24.
CDS (2) 2020 Dates
The table below highlights CDS (2) 2020 dates pertaining to application form, exam date, admit card, etc.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| 5-Aug-2020 |
|
| Release of CDS application form |
5-Aug-2020 |
| Last date to apply |
25-Aug-2020 |
| Exam date |
8-Nov-2020 |
| Release of admit card |
October 2020 |
How to apply for the exam?
The steps to fill CDS application form 2020 are given below:
- Visit the official website
- Click the Part-I link to register for CDS exam
- Enter personal details, address and educational qualification to apply online for CDS
- On successful registration, the registration ID will be generated
- Login with registration ID and date of birth to fill Part-II of application form
- Pay the application fees which are Rs 200 for General and OBC male candidates. Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from fee payment
- Select the CDS exam centres
- Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature
- Submit the application form and take its printout
The written exam of IMA, INA and AFA comprises three sections: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. The test paper for admission to OTA comprises two sections: English and General Knowledge. Total exam duration is six hours (each section is for two hours) while it is four hours (each section is for two hours) for OTA. Total marks of the test for IMA, INA and AFA are 300 while it is 200 for OTA. The test paper will consist of objective type questions only. Read CDS exam pattern and syllabus
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