CDS Application Form 2021: Union Public Service Commission has successfully concluded the application procedure for CDS 2021. The CDS online application procedure was conducted from October 28, 2020, to November 17, 2020. Aspirants were also allowed to withdraw CDS application form 2021. The window for form withdrawal was conducted from November 4 to 30, 2020. After the scrutiny of applications, UPSC publishes the CDS admit card 2021. Candidates can download the CDS 2021 admit card from upsc.gov.in. Read complete details on CDS Application Form 2021 in this article.
Latest: CDS 2021 Application Process over.
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CDS Application Form 2021
Female candidates are also eligible for CDS Exam along with men. However, they can apply for only OTA positions. Refer to the table below to know the important dates for CDS application form 2021
| Events | Dates |
| Online registrations start date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Last date to apply | 17 Nov 2020 |
| CDS Application form withdrawal | 24 Nov 2020 to 30 Nov 2020 |
Application Withdrawal: Click Here to withdraw CDS Application Form 2021
Fictitious Fee: Click here to download UPSC CDS 1 2021 Fictitious fee.
Apply now: Click here to apply for CDS application form 2021.
CDS Application Fee 2021
To submit the CDS application form successfully, candidates have to make the fee payment. They have to pay a non-refundable application fee as per the schedule. Check the category wise CDS application fee and mode of exam below.
| Category | Fees |
| Unreserved | Rs 200/- |
| SC/ST/Female | Exempted |
Mode of Payment:
- Offline Mode: Deposit cash in any bank of SBI
- Online mode: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card.
Note: In case, aspirants have paid the fee and it is not reflected in the UPSC account then it is considered a fictitious fee matter. UPSC releases a list of candidates under fictitious fee payment within 02 weeks from the last date of application submission. Such candidates have to submit proof of the fee payment either by hand or by speed post so that their application is accepted.
Prerequisite for CDS 2021 Online Application
It is always suggested to keep the important documents while applying for UPSC CDS Exam 2021. It not only helps aspirants to save time but also enters the correct information. So, here is the list of documents that aspirants should keep beforehand applying for CDS exam 2021.
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 10th and 12 marks sheet
- Graduation Certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Address Proof
- Domicile certificate (for Jammu and Kashmir candidates)
- No objection certificate (for ex-servicemen)
- Photograph
- Signature
- Debit card/ Credit Card/ Other payments cards
Image Specifications for CDS Application Form 2021
In order to upload the images of photo and signature, candidates have to ensure that they follow the image specifications. We have prepared a table using the official information to upload the images successfully. Candidates can scan the images, adjust them as per specifications and then upload the documents.
| Documents | Format | Size | Pixel size |
| Photograph | jpg | 3 KB to 40 KB | 110 X 140 |
| Signature | jpg | 1 KB to 40 KB | 140 X 110 |
How To Fill UPSC CDS Application Form 2021?
The procedure to submit CDS application form is pretty simple. Candidates have to register themselves and then submit the online application form. Here is the detailed procedure on how to apply for CDS examination below.
1st step: Go to the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in.
2nd step: Now, scroll down a little and click on ‘apply online’ button.
3rd step: Then, a page as shown below appears on the screen. Click on ‘online application for various examination’.
4th step: Aspirants are then directed to the application page. Here, they will get the link to apply for the CDS exam.
5th step: Read all the important instructions and then proceed to register for the exam.
6th step: Enter the details asked in the CDS registration.
7th step: Now, login using the login details and proceed to fill the application form.
8th step: Next step is to upload the documents and pay the application fee.
Details to Enter in UPSC CDS Application Form 2021
While applying aspirants have to enter the following details. The list includes both registration and application details.
- Name of the candidate
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Nationality
- Marital status
- Correspondence Address
- Permanent Address
- Community
- Percentage of disability
- Centre of examination
- Language for the examination
- Optional subject
- Number of attempts
What Happens After CDS Application Procedure is Over?
After the application process for CDS is over, aspirants get an opportunity to withdraw their form. The CDS application form withdrawal process takes place online at upsc.gov.in. Thereafter, UPSC releases the call letters for the examination. Candidates who have successfully submitted applications can download the CDS admit card from upsc.gov.in. They require a registration number/ roll number. Aspirants must regularly visit the official website to download the CDS admit card 2021. UPSC publishes the admit card at least 03 weeks before the exam.
About UPSC CDS
Union Public Service Commission holds the responsibility to conduct the Combined Defense Services Examination. It is one of the most reputed and competitive examinations. Each year, lakhs of candidate appear for the exam. Both male and female candidates are eligible to appear for the CDS exam. However, only one post is available for female candidates and that is Officers Training Academy. To apply for these posts, aspirants must have a graduation degree.
Archives
- Fictitious Fee: Click here to check the list of candidates rejected due to non-payment of fees
- Withdraw Applications: Click here to Withdrawal CDS 2 Application Form.
- Apply Online: Click here to apply online for CDS 2 2020 as per schedule.
- Fictitious Fee: Click here to check the list of the fictitious payment report for CDS 1 2020.
FAQs
Ans1: The mode of payment of application fee is both offline and online.
Ans 2: Female candidates, persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) and SC/ ST candidates are exempted from payment of examination fee.
Ans3: The candidate should avoid submitting more than one online application form. In case of doing so, the data provided in the last application for with the highest RID Number is accepted.
Ans 4: Candidates are required to upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature in the UPSC CDS application form
Ans. Yes. UPSC opens the form withdrawal window shortly after application process is over.
