Complete details about CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam?

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Hello dear,

It's good to hear your interest in CDS exam and in serving the nation.

"Combined Defence Services" examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment in the Indian military academy,Officers training academy,Indian naval academy and Indian air force academy.

The exam is usually conducted in the month of February and August.

The age limit for exam is :

19 yrs to 24 yrs - Indian military academy
19 yrs to 22 yrs - naval academy
19 yrs to 23 yrs - Air force academy
19 yrs to 25 yrs - Officers training academy

Academic qualification :

IMA or OTA degree of a recognized university or equivalent .

Naval academy B.Sc with physics and mathematics or bachelor of engg.

Air force academy B.Sc with physic and mathematics or bachelor of engg.

best of luck.

Hi,

CDS Entrance stands for Combined Defense Services Examination. The entrance exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy. CDS Exam is usually conducted in February and September every year.

CDS Entrance 2014 Paper Pattern :-
# The question paper for Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy includes subjects such as General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics and English. The duration for each subject is 2 hours and each subject carries 100 marks.
# The question pattern for Officer' Training Academy (OTA) includes only English and General Knowledge. Each subject carries 100 marks and duration would be of 2 hours individually.
# In both cases the questions will be objective type only.


CDS Entrance 2014 Eligiblity:-
The age limit for UPSC CDS (September) 2014 examination is between 17 to 22 years.
* Eligibility Criteria for Indian Military Academy and Officer's Training Academy: The Student should be a graduate from a recognized university or its equivalent can apply for this exam.
* Eligibility Criteria for Naval Academy: The Students should be a science graduate B.Sc with physics and mathematics or a B.E graduate can apply.
* Eligibility Criteria for Air Force Academy: The Student should be a graduate from a recognized university with physics and mathematics at 10 +2 level or should be an engineering graduate.
* The Students who are at their final year are also eligible to apply and they need to submit the proof of passing the degree examination by the specified dates.

Hope that the above information was more than sufficient and helpful for you!

Bye!