CDS I 2023 Exam Pattern
- Written Examination
- Intelligence & Personality Interview
For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:—
|
Subjects |
Code |
Marks |
Duration |
|
English |
11 |
100 |
2 hours |
|
General Knowledge |
12 |
100 |
2 hours |
|
Elementary Mathematics |
13 |
100 |
2 hours |
For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy :—
|
Subjects |
Code |
Marks |
Duration |
|
English |
11 |
100 |
2 hours |
|
General Knowledge |
12 |
100 |
2 hours |
The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only. The question papers (Test Booklets) of General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
Exam syllabus available on prospectus
UPSC CDS I 2023 Admit Card
- The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC website ( http://upsc.gov.in) for downloading by candidates.
Pay Scale
- Lieutenant Level – 10 56,100 -1,77,500
- Captain Level 10B – 61,300- 1,93,900
- Major Level 11 – 69,400 – 2,07,200
- Lieutenant Colonel Level 12A – 1,21,200 – 2,12,400
- Colonel Level 13 – 1,30,600-2,15,900
- Brigadier Level 13A – 1,39,600-2,17,600
- Major General Level 14 – 1,44,200-2,18,200
- Lieutenant General HAG Scale Level 15 – 1,82,200-2,24,100
- HAG+Scale Level 16 – 2,05,400 – 2,24,400
- VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) Level 17 – 2,25,000/-(fixed)
- COAS Level 18 – 2,50,000/-(fixed)
Also see: UPSC Exam Eligibility Conditions 2023