CDS 2020 Notification Exam Date eligibility syllabus Exam

CDS 1 notification 2020 has been released by UPSC on Oct 30. Read below details like CDS eligibility, dates and how to fill the application form.

Name of exam	Combined Defence Services Examination
Conducted by	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam level	National
Exam frequency	Twice a year
Exam mode	Online
Exam mode	2 hours
Language of question paper	English and Hindi
Exam Fees	Rs 200
Exam purpose	To select candidates as Commissioned Officers in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force
CDS vacancies	418
No of test cities	41
Official website	https://upsc.gov.in

CDS 1 Dates 2020

Candidates can check in the table below CDS 2020 dates pertaining to the release of application form, issue of admit card, announcement of exam etc.

Events	Dates
CDS 1 notification 2020	October 30, 2019
Availability of CDS application form	October 30, 2019
Last date to apply	November 19, 2019
CDS 1 exam	February 2, 2020

The application form of CDS 1 is made available on the official website. Candidates can check below the steps to fill the application form.

Visit the official website of UPSC
In the home page, candidates will find the apply link – https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
CDS application form can be filled in two parts – I and II
In Part I, candidates need to enter details like personal details, address and educational qualification, preferred branch etc
On successful submission of application form, candidates will get their registration ID
In Part II of CDS application form, candidates can pay their fee, select exam centre and upload images
After final submission, candidates should take printout of the application form and fee receipt.