UPSC has published the CDS 1 2021 notification today and candidates who are looking forward to joining the armed forces as an officer can apply for this entry. Here we are talking about some important details related to CDS 1 2021 notification.
- CDS is one of the popular defence exams conducted by UPSC two times every year.
- Through CDS entry, a graduate can join the Indian Army, Air force and Indian Navy as an officer.
- CDS Exam provides you with an opportunity to join the Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officers Training Academy.
- Girls can only join Officers Training Academy OTA Chennai for the Indian Army through CDS Entry.
Read: CDS 1 2021 Notification
| CDS 1 2021 EVENTS | DATES |
| CDS 1 2021 Application Start Date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| CDS 1 2021 Application Last Date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| CDS 1 2021 Exam Date | 07 Feb 2021 |
| CDS 1 2021 Admit Card Download Date | Before 3 weeks of exam |
| CDS 1 2021 Result Date (Expected) | Mar – April 2021 |
| ACADEMY | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | Graduation Degree |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths) |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | Graduation, B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics &Maths) |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | Graduation Degree |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | Graduation Degree |
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003 |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003 |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2002 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2003 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2003 |
