• The Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on July 8 and 9 for admission to ME and M.Tech. courses in Tool Design and Mechatronics. Application fee is Rs. 800 (Rs. 400 for those belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes). Those with a BE or B.Tech. degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering with minimum 55 per cent marks may apply. Visit www.citdindia.org for application forms and details. Last date: July 3.

• Anna University, Chennai, has invited applications from candidates from States other than Tamil Nadu for admission to BE, B.Tech. and B.Arch. courses. Last date for online registration is June 23; www.annauniv.edu/ otherstate2012.

• The Union Public Service Commission has invited applications for the Combined Defence Services Examination to be held on September 16. There are nearly 250 vacancies. Selected candidates will undergo training in the Indian Military Academy, the Indian Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy or the Officers Training Academy. Graduates in any discipline are eligible to apply.

Last date: July 2; www.upsc.gov.in

• The Indian Air Force has invited applications for a common admission test for short service commission in the flying branch and for permanent and short service commission in the technical and ground-duty branches. Graduates in any discipline with 60 per cent marks and those with a BE or B.Tech. degree in Mechanical and Electronics Engineering may apply. Last date: July 9. www.careerairforce.nic.in

• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. requires officer trainees and information system officers. Engineering graduates and those with postgraduate degrees in Chemistry or Social Welfare may apply.

Last date: June 20. Apply online on www. hindustanpetroleum.com.

• The Staff Selection Commission has invited applications for recruitment of sub-inspector (executives) in the Delhi Police. Selection is through a national-level test. Apply online on www.ssc.nic.in before July 6. Graduates in the 20-25 age group may apply.

• The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has invited applications for a written examination for recruitment of officers and office assistants in the banking sector.

The last date for submitting online applications is June 25. www.ibps.in