UPSC Defence Services Examination-II 2021 – Apply Now

Conditions of Eligibility for CDS-(II) Exam 2021

(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status

1. For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1998 and not later than 1st July 2003 only are eligible.
2. For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1998 and not later than 1st July 2003 only are eligible.
3. For Air Force Academy: 20-24 years i.e. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1998 and not later than 1st July 2002 only are eligible.
4. For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd July 1997 and not later than 1st July 2003 only are eligible.
5. For Officers Training Academy – SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course :  (a) Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd July 1997 and not later than 1st July 2003.

(B) Educational Qualifications

1. For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
2. For Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
3. For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
4. Candidates who are studying in the final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.

(C) Physical Standards 

candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to the combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (II), 2021 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement on the UPSC website.