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    Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

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    Sir, please give me detail information about CDS exam. How to prepare CDS exam?

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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

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    hiSir, please give me detail information about CDS exam. How to prepare CDS exam?
    HELLO FRIENDCDS stands for Combined Defence ServicesCriteria of CDS exam :-1. Should be graduate from recognised uinversity.2. Should be age between General 21-30 yrs.OBC 21-33 yrs.SC/ST 21-35 yrs.3. Should be citizen of IndiaApplication Fee: General and OBC candidates need to pay Rs. 200/- towards application fee and SC/ST/Female candidatesare exempted from payment of application fee. Fee must be paid in cash at any State Bank of India branch or can also be paid through online mode using Visa/Master credit or debit card of SBI or any other subsidiaries of SBI.for more information visithttp://www.upsc.gov.inGOOD LUCK.......

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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    UPSC conducts the Combined Defence Services(CDS) Exam twice a year.
    Recruitments are made to the Naval Academy,Airforce Academy,Indian Military Academy(IMA) and Officers Training Academy(OTA).

    Eligibility For CDS Exams :

    Age Limit :
    OTA-19-25yrs
    IMA-19-24yrs
    Airforce Academy-19-23yrs
    Naval Academy-19-22yrs

    There is no relaxation of age limit for any category of candidates.

    Educational Qualification :
    Minimum educational qualification is graduation from a recognised University.
    FINAL YEAR APPEARING/APPEARED CANDIDATES CAN APPLY ON PROVISION.

    OTA & IMA-graduation in any dicipline from a recognised University/equivalent.
    Airforce Academy-B.Sc with Physics and/or Maths / B.E. in any discipline from a recognised University.
    Naval Academy-B.Sc with Maths and Physics/B.E. in any discipline from a recognised University.

    Exam Scheme :
    Exam pattern consists of :
    1.Written exams and 2.Interviews.

    For IMA,Airforce and Naval Academy written Exams :
    Elementary Maths(Objective type)-100 marks
    Engilish(Objective type)-100 marks
    General Knowledge(Objective type)-100 marks

    SSB Interviews-300 marks

    For OTA Written exams :

    Engilish(Objective type)-100 marks
    General Knowledge(Objective type)-100 marks

    SSB Interviews-200 marks

    For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in
    To apply online visit
    www.upsconline.nic.in

    Tips For Preparation :
    -Study for fixed hours 2-4hrs daily.
    -Clear youe basic concepts by solving from school level NCERT Books esp.10th to 12th Class.
    -Solve previous year & model test papers.
    -Practise Maths by solving from diffrent books of different authors.
    -Read good newspapers and magazines for G.K. and current affairs.
    -Buy and study reliable study materials.
    -Prepare for interviews,work on personality development,leadership qualities,positive attitude,body language,speak confidently,etc..
    -Dress in formal way for interviews.

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    Cool Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    dear aspirant,


    CDS stands for central defense academy .

    its conducted by UPSC (UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION) twice in a year.

    YOU should have to passed graduate from the recognized university.

    CDS EXAM has 4 department.

    1. INDIAN NAVY
    2. INDIAN AIR FORCE
    3. INDIAN MILITERY ACADEMY
    4. OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY.

    age should be 19 to 22 for INDIAN NAVY.


    age should be 19 to 23 years for INDIAN AIR FORCE.


    ageshould be 19 to 24 years for INDIAN MILITERY ACADEMY.

    age should be 19 to 25 years for OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY.


    you should be an indian.


    FOR MORE INFORMATION THEN YOU CAN VISIT www.upsc.gov.in.


    all the best


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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Hello Dear,


    CDS stands for Combined defense services. this exam is conduct by UPSC twice in a year.

    Eligibility Criteria For CDS is

    candidate should be completed graduation with subject MATHS and PHYSICS, candidate who are appearing final year exam are also eligible

    Age Limit
    For IMA 19 to 24
    For OTA 19 to 25
    For NA 19 to 22
    For AFA 19 to 23

    Notification date 25-05-2013
    Last date of form 24-06-2013
    Date of examination 08-09-2013

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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Eligibility For CDS Exams :

    Age Limit :
    OTA-19-25yrs
    IMA-19-24yrs
    Airforce Academy-19-23yrs
    Naval Academy-19-22yrs

    There is no relaxation of age limit for any category of candidates.

    Educational Qualification :
    Minimum educational qualification is graduation from a recognised University.
    FINAL YEAR APPEARING/APPEARED CANDIDATES CAN APPLY ON PROVISION.

    OTA & IMA-graduation in any dicipline from a recognised University/equivalent.
    Airforce Academy-B.Sc with Physics and/or Maths / B.E. in any discipline from a recognised University.
    Naval Academy-B.Sc with Maths and Physics/B.E. in any discipline from a recognised University.

    Exam Scheme :
    Exam pattern consists of :
    1.Written exams and 2.Interviews.

    For IMA,Airforce and Naval Academy written Exams :
    Elementary Maths(Objective type)-100 marks
    Engilish(Objective type)-100 marks
    General Knowledge(Objective type)-100 marks

    SSB Interviews-300 marks

    For OTA Written exams :

    Engilish(Objective type)-100 marks
    General Knowledge(Objective type)-100 marks

    SSB Interviews-200 marks

    For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in
    To apply online visit www.upsconline.nic.in

    Tips For Preparation :
    -Study for fixed hours 2-4hrs daily.
    -Clear youe basic concepts by solving from school level NCERT Books esp.10th to 12th Class.
    -Solve previous year & model test papers.
    -Practise Maths by solving from diffrent books of different authors.
    -Read good newspapers and magazines for G.K. and current affairs.
    -Buy and study reliable study materials.
    -Prepare for interviews,work on personality development,leadership qualities,positive attitude,body language,speak confidently,etc..
    -Dress in formal way for interviews.

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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Hello

    CDSE-Combined Defence Service Examination-It is a entrance exam for the candidates to get selected in the all three wings of the defence that is in air force,navy and army.
    Actually through CDSE you can get in to various academy of the respective wings.You have four options,you click for your preference.

    1)IMA-Indian Military Academy-a entry in the army-you need to have done your graduation(minimum) in any stream to apply for the IMA.
    Age limit-19 to 24 years(at the time of commencement of the course).

    2)OTA-Officers Training Academy-a entry in the army-you need to have done your graduation(minimum) in any stream to apply for the OTA.
    Age limit-19 to 25 years(at the time of commencement of the course).

    3)NA-Naval Academy- a entry in the navy-you need to have done B.SC(Physics and mathematics) OR ELSE B.TECH degree.
    Age limit-19 to 22 years(at the time of commencement of the course).

    4)AFA-Air Force Academy- a entry in the air force-you need to have completed your graduation from any stream but with physics and maths in 10+2.
    Age limit-19 to 23 years(at the time of commencement of the course).

    The CDSE is conducted twice in year,the notifications are released in the month of the June and October.

    The preparation has its only one way,you need to study well,study the previous year question papers,that will be more profitable.

    You visit all three websites of the defence and also the website of the UPSC.
    www.upsc.gov.in-UPSC website.
    www.careerairforce.nic.in-air force website.
    www.nausena-bharti.nic.in-navy website.
    www.joinindianarmy.nic.im-army website.

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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Hello friends,

    ===CDS stands for Combined defense services.
    ===this exam is conduct by UPSC twice in a year.


    Eligibility Criteria For CDS exam========

    ===candidate should be completed graduation with subject MATHS and PHYSICS,
    ===candidate who are appearing final year exam are also eligible


    Age Limit======

    ==For IMA 19 to 24
    ==For OTA 19 to 25
    ==For NA 19 to 22
    ==For AFA 19 to 23

    ==Notification date 25-05-2013
    ==Last date of form 24-06-2013
    ==Date of examination 08-09-2013




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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Dear,
    Combined defense service exam two time held by upsc in a year.
    The terms and conditions is same for both exam.
    Under the cds exam four category covered
    Air force
    Navy
    Indian military academy
    Officer training academy
    Age limit for the exam.
    Air force academy 19 to 23 years of age.
    Navy 19 to 22 years of age.
    Indian military academy 19 to 24 years of age.
    Officers training academy 19 to 25 years of age is required.
    Qualification is required for the exam:-
    For Air force and Navy candidate must have science graduate from the approved university
    For Indian military academy and officer training academy candidate must have graduate in any stream.
    For the preparation of the cds exam you follow the previous year paper and ncert books which is helpful you to crack this exam.
    For more information please update witht the www.upsc.gov.in
    Best of luck

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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Full form of CDS is Combined Defence Service Examination and it is conducted by UPSC twice in a year for recruitment of Indian Military Academy , Naval Academy , Air force Academy , Officer Training Academy Examination . Each entry have a their own qualification and age limits .

    Indian Military Academy ::

    Basic Qualification , you must have a finished your degree course of a recognized Institution or equivalent qualification . Even studying the last semester of degree course may also eligible to apply . Age must have a 19-24 years and No upper age limits is given to the reserved categories .
    Only Unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply .

    Naval Academy ::

    Basic Qualification , you must have a finished your degree with physics and mathematics as subjects course of a recognized Institution or equivalent qualification . Even studying the last semester of degree course may also eligible to apply . Age must have a 19-22 years and No upper age limits is given to the reserved categories . Only Unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply .
    Air force Academy ::

    Basic Qualification , you must have a finished your degree with physics and mathematics as subjects course of a recognized Institution or equivalent qualification . Even studying the last semester of degree course may also eligible to apply . Age must have a 19-23 years and No upper age limits is given to the reserved categories . Only Unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply .

    Officer Training Academy ::

    Basic Qualification , you must have a finished your degree course of a recognized Institution or equivalent qualification . Even studying the last semester of degree course may also eligible to apply . Age must have a 19-25 years and No upper age limits is given to the reserved categories . Both the Male and female candidate are eligible to apply .

    The CDS Examination is divided into Written examination , Physical Test and SSB Interview . The Written examination is divided into three selection , one is general knowledge , second one is Mathematics and Last one is English Language . All the paper are Objective type questions .

    Books for CDS Examination ::

    CDS Examination: Solved And Practice Papers 1st Edition
    Author: Jha S N
    Publisher: Kalinjar Publication
    Rs. 295

    Pathfinder CDS: Combined Defence Services Entrance Examination
    Author: Sanjeev Jain, Amit Rastogi, Atul Sharma, Digvijay Singh, Preeti Gupta, Prashant Kumar, Balmukud Singh
    Publisher: Arihant Publications
    Rs. 575

    CDS Combined Defence Services Examination: 10 Practice Sets
    Author: Expert Compilations
    Publisher: Arihant Publications
    Rs. 250

    CDS Combined Defence Services Examination Practice Papers
    Author: Sachchida Nand Jha
    Publisher: Kalinjar Publications
    Rs. 200

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    Re: Give detailed information about CDS exam. How to prepare for it?

    Hi Aspirant

    CDS Means Common defence services exam

    and the exam is conducting the upsc twice in a year

    and first their will be a written test in the exam and than their

    will be a interview in which objective type of questions will be asked

    And the selected candidates will be called for the ssb of 5 days

    Qualifications Required for the exam :

    -Need a graduation degree from a recognized university

    -The age should be between 19-25 years

    Their is no restriction on the attempts

    Nationality :

    -Indian

    Best of luck

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