UPSC CDS 1 result 2024 declared at upsc.gov.in; SSB interview process details

NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) I exam 2024 on their official website today, July 31. The UPSC CDS 1 2024 written exam took place on April 21. Candidates who appeared for the competitive exam can access and download their UPSC CDS 1 results by visiting upsc.gov.in.

Candidates who have passed the CDS I 2024 exam will be called for an SSB interview. Candidates will not require any login credentials to access the UPSC CDS 1 result 2024. The CDS I 2024 results are available in a PDF file, which includes the names and roll numbers of those who have successfully cleared the exam. Meanwhile, the UPSC is scheduled to conduct the CDS 2 exam 2024 on September 1.

UPSC CDS 1 Result 2024: SSB interview

Candidates will be required to submit a valid photo id, age certificate, and academic certificates during the UPSC CDS SSB interview. Candidates can have a look at the SSB interview schedule below.

Day 1: Screening test

1. Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test

   • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions.

   • Designed to assess the candidate's intelligence and reasoning ability.

2. Picture Perception and Description Test (PPDT):

   • Candidates are shown a blurry picture for 30 seconds.

   • They must write a story based on the picture within 4 minutes.

   • Following this, a group discussion is held where candidates discuss their stories.

Day 2: Psychological tests

1. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT):

   • 12 pictures are shown (one blank).

   • Candidates write a story based on each picture.

2. Word Association Test (WAT):

   • 60 words are shown, each for 15 seconds.

   • Candidates write the first thought that comes to mind.

3. Situation Reaction Test (SRT):

   • 60 situations are provided.

   • Candidates write their immediate responses to each situation.

4. Self-Description Test (SD):

   • Candidates write five paragraphs about themselves (Parents, Friends, Teachers, Own opinion, and what they would like to improve).

Day 3: Group Testing Officers (GTO) Tasks

1. Group Discussion (GD):

   • Two topics are discussed, each for about 20 minutes.

   • Topics are of social relevance or current affairs.

2. Group Planning Exercise (GPE):

   • Candidates are given a model with a situation.

   • They must discuss and write a common plan to solve the problems.

3. Progressive Group Tasks (PGT):

   • Group obstacle course where candidates work together to move from one point to another.

4. Group Obstacle Race (GOR):

   • Candidates navigate a series of obstacles as a group.

5. Half Group Task (HGT):

   • Similar to PGT but with fewer members.

6. Lecturette:

   • Each candidate delivers a short talk on a given topic.

Day 4: GTO Tasks (Continued)

1. Individual Obstacles:

   • Candidates navigate 10 obstacles individually.

2. Command Task:

   • Each candidate is a commander and must lead their group through obstacles.

3. Final Group Task:

   • Another group obstacle task similar to PGT.

Day 5: Conference

• A panel of assessors interviews each candidate.

• Candidates are asked about their experience, personal background, and aspirations.

• Final results are announced, and selected candidates undergo a medical examination.