Date of exam: May 25, 2009

Examination: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2009 [Including SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course]

Details: www.upsc.gov.in

Eligibility: (A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:

(I) For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 and not later than 1st July, 1991 only are eligible.

(ii) For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 (2nd July 1986 in case of NCC Naval Wing C Certificate holders) and not later than 1st July 1991 only are eligible.

(iii) For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1987 and not later than 1st July, 1991 only are eligible.

(iv) For Officers Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd July, 1985 and not later than 1st July, 1991 only are eligible.

(v) For Officers’ Training Academy - SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course: Unmarried women are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July, 1985 and not later than 1st July, 1991.

(B) Educational Qualifications:

(i) For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy - Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.

(ii) For Naval Academy:— B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.

(iii) For Air Force Academy- Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and have 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 published in Commission’s Notice for the Examination.

(C) Physical Standards:

Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2009 as given in Appendix—V of Commissions Notice for the Examination

Application procedure: Candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices / Post Offices (specified in Appendix—lll of the Notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs.20/- (Rupees twenty only). Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination.

In case of any difficulty in obtaining Application Forms from the designated HPOs/POs, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC's "FORMS SUPPLY MONITORING CELL" over Telephone No.011-23389366/Fax No.011-23387310.

FEE: Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of Fee. (OBC candidates are required to pay full fee).

Address and last date for receipt of applications:

All applications must reach the "Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069" either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the 25th May, 2009.

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote areas specified in the Notice the last date for receipt of applications by Post/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 01st June 2009.