UPSC releases Combined Defence Services notification, apply online before 3 September

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 along with the application form on 8 August. Candidates can fill the online application form till 3 September. CDS application form can be filled in two parts. Part 1 is about filling the basic details, while part 2 includes uploading of photograph, signature, payment of fee and signing the declaration check box. To fill the application form, candidates must have one valid identity proof like Aadhar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License or any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government. CDS 2018 written exam is scheduled to be conducted on 18 November. The admit card will be available three weeks before the commencement of written exam. [caption id=“attachment_4498971” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational image. Getty Images[/caption] Steps to fill CDS 2 Application Form (Part I) • Click on the Registration link for application form part 1 at https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php • Read the important instructions and click on yes button. • Fill the basic details like name, DOB, Father’s name, Mother’s name, address, community the candidate belongs to (General, OBC, SC, ST) Steps to fill CDS 2 Application Form (Part II) • To proceed further, candidates need to login and register for part 2 of application form. • To login, candidates must enter their Part 1 Registration-IDRegistration Number and Date of Birth. • Upload the scanned photograph, signature and choose the mode of payment. • Tick the declaration checkbox to submit the application form. Documents required while filling CDS Application Form 2018 • Scanned photograph and signature of candidates must be in JPG format with a file size less than 40 KB and greater than 7 KB resolution must be 140 pixel height by 110 pixel width and bit depth of image file should be 24 bit. • Matriculation Certificate • Active Email ID • One photo identity proof like Aadhar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License Payment of the application fee of Rs 200 can be online through SBI net banking or by cash via SBI bank challan or through credit card/debit card. Candidates may pay through SBI challan 24 hours after registering. The last date to pay by challan is 2 September. Women and SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. On successful registration, an email will be received by candidates to their registered email ID. CDS exam is conducted twice a year. Over 3 to 4 lakh students appear every year for CDS exam.