{"id":25484479,"date":"2021-11-02T12:24:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T06:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25484479"},"modified":"2023-11-08T11:03:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T05:33:41","slug":"upsc-cds-job-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024: Roles and Responsibilities, Promotion Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d0eb6add445\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d0eb6add445\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/#UPSC_CDS_Exam_2024_Exam_Overview\" >UPSC CDS Exam 2024: Exam Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/#What_is_UPSC_CDS_Examination\" >What is UPSC CDS Examination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/#UPSC_CDS_Job_Profile_2024\" >UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/#Officers_Training_Academy_OTA_Promotion_Policy\" >Officers Training Academy (OTA): Promotion Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/#UPSC_CDS_Job_Profile_2024_Roles_and_Responsibilities\" >UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024: Roles and Responsibilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/#UPSC_CDS_Job_Profile_2024_Significance\" >UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024: Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Union Public Service Commission is inviting applications from the eligible candidates for the Combined Defence Services recruitment examination for the enrolment of candidates into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Indian Air Force Academy (AFA). The examination is conducted by the UPSC every two years. This is the best opportunity for the aspirants to get into the defence academies and being commissioned as officers in various defence services. However, before applying for the CDS 2024 examination, the candidate must understand the job details as well as examination cut-off and UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024. Here are the necessary details every candidate must know about UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/upsc-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Enroll in entri for UPSC CDS study materials and mock exams!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_Exam_2024_Exam_Overview\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Exam 2024: Exam Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Event&quot;}\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Deatils&quot;}\"><strong>Deatils<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Organization&quot;}\">Organization<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Union Public Service Commission&quot;}\">Union Public Service Commission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Exam Name&quot;}\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;CDS 2024&quot;}\">UPSC CDS 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Vacancies&quot;}\">No. of Vacancies<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;to be released&quot;}\">to be released<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Mode of Application&quot;}\">Mode of Application<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Online&quot;}\">Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Selection Process&quot;}\">Mode of Examination<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Written Test- Interview- Medical Examination&quot;}\">Offline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Language of Written Exam&quot;}\">Language of Written Exam<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Bilingual&quot;}\">Bilingual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Mode of Examination&quot;}\">Selection Process<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Offline&quot;}\">\n<ul>\n<li>Written Test<\/li>\n<li>Interview<\/li>\n<li>Medical Examination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Type of Questions&quot;}\">Type of Questions<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;MCQ&quot;}\">MCQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;CDS Exam Duration&quot;}\">CDS Exam Duration<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;2 hours (Each Paper)&quot;}\">2 hours (Each Paper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Marking Scheme&quot;}\">Marking Scheme<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;1\/3 for Each Incorrect Answer&quot;}\">1\/3 for Each Incorrect Answer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Job Location&quot;}\">Job Location<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;All Over India&quot;}\">All Over India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Official Website&quot;}\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;upsc.gov.in&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"http:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upsc.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_UPSC_CDS_Examination\"><\/span><strong>What is UPSC CDS Examination?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Union Public Service Commission conducts the recruitment examination for candidates who are aspiring to join various defence academies in the country. The Union Public Service Commission holds the Combined Defence Services Examination (abbreviated as CDS Exam) twice a year for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. The exam is normally held twice a year, in February and September. The national-level defence entrance examination attracts thousands of candidates from all around the country.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_Job_Profile_2024\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the completion of training from various training academies, new joiners are commissioned as officers under various departments of various defence forces. Here is the job profile and career growth options under the Indian army for the candidates. Likewise, the candidates of various forces will have similar career growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<table width=\"339\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Number<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ranks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Lieutenant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Captain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Major<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Lieutenant Colonel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Colonel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Brigadier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Major General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Lieutenant General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>HAG + Scale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>VCOAS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>COAS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>The candidates admitted to the Indian Military Academy\/ Indian Navy Academy \/ Air Force Academy will be trained in their respective academies for a period of 18 months.<\/li>\n<li>The candidates admitted to Officers&#8217; Training Academy will have a training period of 49 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Officers_Training_Academy_OTA_Promotion_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Officers Training Academy (OTA): Promotion Policy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following promotion paths are open to male and female joiner\u2019s who have been awarded the Short Service Commission by the Officers Training Academy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After completing two years of commissioned service, a promotion as captain is awarded.<\/li>\n<li>Upon completion of six years of commissioned service, a major rank is awarded.<\/li>\n<li>Upon completion of thirteen years of commissioned service, Lieutenant Colonel rank is awarded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/upsc-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to know more about Govt Exams!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_Job_Profile_2024_Roles_and_Responsibilities\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024: Roles and Responsibilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The highest ranking officer in the Department of Defence (DoD) is the Chief of Defence Staff India, who holds the rank of Secretary. His power is restricted to the revenue budget alone.<\/li>\n<li>The service chiefs will have to restrict their advice to matters pertaining to their respective services, and the CDS of India will be the Defense Minister&#8217;s exclusive military advisor on all matters impacting all three services.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining a high degree of inter-service harmony and encouraging greater operational synergy between the three service components of the Indian military will be his main responsibility.<\/li>\n<li>CDS has the authority to establish the hierarchy of importance for inter-service procurement decisions in his capacity as chairman of the Permanent Chairman-Chiefs of Staff Committee.<\/li>\n<li>The three chiefs can receive orders from the CDS.<\/li>\n<li>He does not, however, have any command authority over any of the forces.<\/li>\n<li>He is also the director of the newly formed Department of Military Affairs (DMA) within the Ministry of Defence.<\/li>\n<li>He will also be involved in the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) as a consultant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_Job_Profile_2024_Significance\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Job Profile 2024: Significance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s Chief of Defence Staff, in an ever-evolving geopolitical and international security landscape where India continues to confront challenges stemming from a multitude of conflicts, must not be afraid to speak truth to power.<\/li>\n<li>He must act impartially and prioritize the interests of the country when making difficult decisions.<\/li>\n<li>The operationalization of theater command, defense, and government cooperation are significantly aided by the CDS of India.<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing communication between the three branches of the armed forces is the goal of the theater command system. The army, air force, and navy will all be under one unified command, headed by a single commander, as opposed to existing under separate commands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational capability:<\/strong> The Indian CDS will enable operational capability at a pace that will avoid the power imbalance in the military. CDS facilitates the development of policies and doctrines by providing a protective shield of clearly defined national and military strategies. However, the National Security Strategy (NSS), which has split the Services and is subject to CDS decision-making, is contentious.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reorganization:<\/strong> The coordination of the operations, logistics, transport, education, support services, communications, repairs, and maintenance of the three Services is facilitated in large part by the CDS of India.Additionally, CDS forges unity within this jointness and ensures that the military&#8217;s efficacy is unaffected by this plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theaterization:<\/strong> The first CDS pushed for the integration of the armed forces theater commands in order to improve efficiency and synergy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"205\" \/>\n<col width=\"203\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Exam Information Links&quot;}\"><em><strong>UPSC CDS Exam Information Links<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Syllabus&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\">UPSC CDS Notification<\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Mock Test&quot;}\">UPSC CDS Selection Process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Exam Date&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-exam-date\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\">UPSC CDS Syllabus<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Video Course&quot;}\">UPSC CDS Mock Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Application Form&quot;}\" 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Materials<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Admit Card&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-admit-card\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-vacancy\/\">UPSC CDS Vacancy<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Job Profile&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-job-profile\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-interview-tips\/\">UPSC CDS Interview Questions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS Study Plan&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-study-plan\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-cds-admit-card\/\">UPSC CDS Admit Card<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC CDS 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Services recruitment examination for the enrolment of candidates into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Indian Air Force Academy (AFA). 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