CDS stands for Combined Defence Services, candidates who wants to be a part of Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy have to apply for Combined Defence Services Examination. CDS exam is conducted twice in a year by UPSC (Union Public Services Conducted), candidates who have cleared CDS written exam will be called for interview by Service Selection Board (SSB) and the successful candidates will be appointed with respective training academies.
The Notification for the CDS exam is usually released in the months of October and June, and CDS exam is conducted twice in year in the months February and November.
What is CDS Exam
Its a written test conducted by UPSC two times every year. CDS written exam has three different tests namely English, General Knowledge and Mathematics. Under the topic of “what is cds exam” we are going to discus about required educational qualification and age limit along with instructions and preparation of CDS written examination.
Eligibility criteria for UPSC conducted CDS Exam:
- Age Limit for CDS Exam
Indian Military Academy : 19-24 years
Air Force Academy : 19-24 years
Naval Academy : 19-22 years
Officers’ Training Academy : 19-27 years
- Educational Qualification for CDS Exam
- Degree of a recognized University or equivalent for IMA and OTA
- B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg for Naval Academy
- B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg for Air Force Academy
Note:
For CDS exam, applicants can be from any stream but for entry to Air Force and Navy, candidates should have studied physics and maths up to Class 12. Candidates who are studying in the final year degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply for CDS Exam.
- Syllabus for CDS Exam
Candidates who have opted for IMA, NA and AFA will write objective type three papers each of 100 marks i.e. English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
Candidates who have opted for OTA only will write objective-type two papers each of 100 marks i.e. English and General Knowledge. To Know More Click Here
- Instructions for CDS Exam
- The whole paper will be comprise of multiple choice questions only.
- Negative is applicable in CDS examination, 1\3rd marks will be deducted on every wrong answer.
- Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any one or in all the subjects.
- Use of calculators are not allowed for the candidates for answering the objective type papers like Test Booklets.
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Note:
Candidate who have cleared their written CDS exam will be called service selection board (SSB) and two stage selection procedure will be conducted based on Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test. To qualify, a candidate needs to score minimum qualifying marks separately in written exam and SSB test as fixed by the commission. Qualified candidates will then be placed in the final order of merit on the basis of total marks secured by them in the Written examination and the Services Selection Board Tests along with consideration of their medical fitness.
- How to Prepare for CDS Exam
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46 thoughts on “What Is CDS Exam UPSC?”
Sir if we complete bcom degree we can take the exam
Sir if we complete bcom we can take the exam
Hi sir can I get CDS with IGNOU back degree
Is there any criteria for height or weight…or anybody can appear?
Sir my name is Mayuresh satish ahire ,im from nashik ,
So my question was I’m studying in SY in arts so I can apply cds
yes or no
can a female join in the indian naval academy after completing 12th
Hi sir,
I’m going to write CDS exam i have a doubt on it . which if i pass the exam once it is applicable for attend the ssb interview multiple times..
no
sir ota me join karunga
I am student of commerce and completing my class 12 can I give the exam of CDS
yes. If you have Physics and math in 12th, You can.
I am student of b. A can I gave exam of cds
Of course
Me CDS preparation kese kru…………….
can i jond CDS
Padna ata h apko
Sr I’m Complete 12 science in pcb group. Can I give exam of cdse?
if you have a degree, you can
Sir I am a bio student..can I join cds
Hello sir,
Me PH me aata hu so ye Exm de sakta hu naval academy ki?
Can I give exam after passing 12th class
No. You want to complete a degree
I am currently an integrated Msc student in a research institute, NISER. I am from biology background. May I know how my biology research degree can help me get into cds.
Mai CDS Ki preparation kase kruu??
mat karo jao
richa gupta
ji
kya pako patta ha ki apko reply me kya mila h
Hello sir,
sir im a bcom student.
can i join CDSE
Yeah. ..brother u can …but only for Indian military academy …because for naval and air force u should have studied physics and math upto 12th level
exam is negetive mark?
Comment sir maine b.a ki hai mai cds mai form apply kar sakta hu
Yes
Sir iski hight kitni honi chahie
Sir my eyes one is small onether one is bigger i don’t have any eye sigt my i eligible for cds, ssb
I’m Bachelor of pol.sc student. Am I eligible for CDS Exam
Hii im tha b.tech 4th year .aAm i able for CDS?
I am student of medical sciences and I waanaa join indian army. I m graduated in Bsc (med.)
am I applicable for cds exam
If yes then tell me how?????
I have completed my B.E in may 2016.am I eligible for cds exam..?
i want to know if i am preparing in hindi version, am i should prepare in english version of cds. Please guide me
It is better for u if u will prepare in English
I’m in my pre final year. I,ve already applied for my AFCAT. But my atmost passion is to enter into defence. So i thought of applying for SSC(T) in Indian army. But its showing that I am not eligible. Any guesses ????
I am in b.a final “can i join iaf.
Apply for AFCAT next month
Till what age limit service will be offered after clearing the interview??
I wanted to know about the age limit for Officers training academy i have completed my graduation and i am currently 27 am i eligible
Following is age limit for CDS 2015-1 in OTA, Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 1991 and not later than 1st January 1997 are only eligible. You are check your age eligibilty accordingly.