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    How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    Sir.
    How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    Dear

    CDS Exam conducted by UPSC twice in a year

    In May or June And In Oct or Nov. in the years

    Examination for 2013 is:

    Exam- I

    Date of Notification 10/11/2012
    Date of Closing 10/12/2012
    Date of Examination 17/02/2013

    Exam-II

    Date of Notification 25/05/2013
    Date of Closing 24/06/2013
    Date of Examination 08/09/2013

    Age Limit:

    1. For IMA :18-23 years
    2. For Indian Naval Academy : 18- 21 years and NCC Naval Wing 'C' Certificate Holder 18-23 years.
    3. For Air Force Academy : 18-22 years.
    4. For Officers Training Academy : 18-24 years.

    Educational Qualification:

    1. For IMA and Officer Training Academy : Degreeof a recognized university.
    2. For Indian Naval Academy : Degree in Engineering for CDSE and Degreein Engineering or B.SC. with Physics or Mathematics for NCC Entry.
    3. For Air Force Academy : Degree of a recognizeduniversity with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor ofEngineering

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    Dear,

    CDS exam conduct two times In a year. The terms and conditions is same for both of the exam


    Age limit for the exam


    Indian Military Academic age limit is: 19 to 24 Years

    For Officer Training Academy age limit: 19 to 25 years

    Naval age limit: 19 to 22 years

    Indian air force age limit: 19 to 23 years

    The qualification is required for the CDS exam is different-2 is like as
    :-

    For Indian military academy graduation in any stream

    For Officer training academy graduation in any stream.

    For Indian air force graduation in science stream

    For The naval graduation in science stream


    the exam complete in a one day

    three paper is held in one day

    1. General knowlege

    2. General English

    3. Mathematics

    for more information please update with the www.upsc.gov.in

    best of luck for the exam

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    dear aspirants,
    CDS (combined defense academy) exam is conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

    you can find the full information and schedule of CDS by visiting the official site of upsc.
    http://www.upsc.gov.in/

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    CDS stands for Combined Defence Services.

    It is conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

    Schedule of Examination:-


    Notification of Examination - August and March

    Conduct of Examination - February and August

    ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:-


    *** You should be a graduate from a recognised University.

    *** If you are a final year graduate then also you are eligible for the exam.

    AGE LIMIT FOR CDS EXAM:-

    19-24 Years for Indian Military Academy
    19-22 Years for Naval Academy
    19-23 Years for Air Force Academy
    19-25 Years for Officers Training Academy

    There are 3 stages in the CDS exam:

    1. Written Exam
    2. Interview/ Service Selection Board
    3. Medical Fitness Test

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

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    How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    Dear Aspirant,

    CDS stands for Combine Defense Service.This Exam conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

    Note:- Mostly examination notification released on May or June and Nov.
    Education qualification required graduate from a recognized university.

    Important Date For 2013

    Exam- I

    Date of Notification 10/11/2012
    Date of Closing 10/12/2012
    Date of Examination 17/02/2013

    Exam-II

    Date of Notification 25/05/2013
    Date of Closing 24/06/2013
    Date of Examination 08/09/2013

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

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    Sir.
    How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?
    Hi dear

    Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted twice every year by UPSC.

    It is generally held in In may or june And In oct or nov. every year.

    The Exams are named CDS-1 and CDS-2.

    The eligibility criteria for these Exams is:
    #Combined Defence Services Examination

    Eligibility conditions:
    For IMA and OTA : Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
    For Naval Academy : Degree in Engineering
    For Air Force Academy : Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

    Age limits:
    For IMA 19 - 24 years
    For NA 19 - 22 years
    For AFA 19 - 23 years
    For OTA 19 - 25 years

    The schedule for CDS-1 2013 is already out and you can check it on http://www.upsc.gov.in

    Good luck....

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    Cool Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    hello, CDS EXAM conducted by UPSC twice in a year. for CDS EXAM you should have to passed graduation from the recognized university. AGE CRITERIA:- age should be for indian navy 19 to 23 years age should be for indian army 19 to 22 years age should be for indian air force 19 to 24 years. all the best

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    Dear

    CDS Exam conducted by UPSC twice in a year

    In May or June And In Oct or Nov. in the years

    Examination for 2013 is:

    Exam- I

    Date of Notification 10/11/2012
    Date of Closing 10/12/2012
    Date of Examination 17/02/2013

    Exam-II

    Date of Notification 25/05/2013
    Date of Closing 24/06/2013
    Date of Examination 08/09/2013


    Wish you best of luck for your exam


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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?


    • Upsc conducts every year twice the Combined defence services (CDS) examination.
    • This examination is conducted for the entrance in any four academy.
    • Indian army academy.
    • Indian Navy academy.
    • Indian Air force academy.
    • Officer training academy.
    • The examination is generally conducted in the month of february and september.
    • The examination which are conducted twice are referred as CDS-I and CDS-II.
    • The examination dates are released by UPSC. You need to wait for the official announcement. Kindly visit www.upsc.gov.in For more information.

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?



    UPSC Stands for Union Public Service Commission conducts the CDS(Combined Defence Service) Examination twice in a year . In the month of February and September in the year . February exam notification will be released in the month of Nov or Oct and September exam notification will be released in the month of May or June in the official website of UPSC as well as employment news paper .

    Eligibility Criteria ::

    Minimum Academic Qualification required for this examination is that applicant should have a completed their Under graduate degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification . If you are completed graduate degree then apply for this examination . UPSC Conducts CDS Exam recruitment of IMA , NA , AFA and OTA Examination .

    IMA Stand for Indian Military Academy Eligibility ::

    You have to possess your degree with any discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized University and final year candidates are eligible to apply . If you having the any backlogs in your exam then you are not eligible to apply for this examination . Age limits should be 19 years to 24 years . Only Unmarried male applicants are eligible to apply for this examination .

    NA Stands for Naval Academy Eligibility ::


    You have to possess your B.Sc degree with Physics and Mathematics or B.E from a recognized University and final year candidates are eligible to apply . If you having the any backlogs in your exam then you are not eligible to apply for this examination . Age limits should be 19 years to 22 years . Only Unmarried male applicants are eligible to apply for this examination .

    AFA Stands for Air force Academy Eligibility ::


    You have to possess your degree with any discipline or B.E from a recognized University and final year candidates are eligible to apply . If you having the any backlogs in your exam then you are not eligible to apply for this examination . Age limits should be 19 years to 23 years . Only Unmarried male applicants are eligible to apply for this examination .

    OTA Stands for Officer Training Academy Eligibility ::

    You have to possess your degree with any desire subject or equivalent qualification a recognized University and final year candidates are eligible to apply . If you having the any backlogs in your exam then you are not eligible to apply for this examination . Age limits should be 19 years to 25 years . Unmarried male and female applicants are eligible to apply for this examination .

    CDS exam notification will be published soon in the official website . The application forms are given in only online mode and there is no offline mode applications . Online applications forms are available at the time of notification .

    More details , Visit the official website :: http://www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    hi

    CDS EXAM IS combined defense service exam which is organised by upsc twice in a year.

    through this exam=one can get into

    1)indian army wing

    2)indian navy wing

    3)indian air force wing

    qualification=any bachelor degree apply for indian army, whereas for indian navy and air force candidates should have studied maths and physics in degree

    age limit=minimum age required is 19 years and maximum is 25 years

    nationality=indian

    status=unmarried

    gender= male and female

    aspirants should be medically fine

    **the application form you can get either from offline or online.

    online form you can get from the official website i.e
    www.upsc.gov.in

    good luck

    thank you

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    CDS Exam conducted by UPSC twice in a year
    In May or June and In Oct or Nov. in the years
    qualification=any bachelor degree apply for Indian army, whereas for Indian navy and air force candidates should have studied math�s and physics in degree
    age limit=minimum age required is 19 years and maximum is 25 years

    Exam- I
    Date of Notification 10/11/2012
    Date of Closing 10/12/2012
    Date of Examination 17/02/2013

    Exam-II
    Date of Notification 25/05/2013
    Date of Closing 24/06/2013
    Date of Examination 08/09/2013

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    Dear Friend


    CDS stands for the Combined Defence services.The examination is conducted by UPSC twice every year.

    For example the important dates for the CDS I and II are:

    CDS I:

    Date of notification:10/11/2012

    Last date of receiving application:10/12/2012

    Date of examination:17/02/2013


    CDS II:

    Date of notification:25/05/2013

    Last date of receiving application:24/06/2013

    Date of examination:08/09/2013


    Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university is the minimum requirement for this exam.The age limit is 19 -25 for OTA,19-24 for IMA,19-22 for INA respectively.

    Examination pattern:



    Hope the information helps you.

    all the best

    aashisranjan784

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    CDS Exam conducted by UPSC twice in a year

    In May or June And In Oct or Nov. in the years

    Examination for 2013 is:

    Exam- I

    Date of Notification 10/11/2012
    Date of Closing 10/12/2012
    Date of Examination 17/02/2013

    Exam-II

    Date of Notification 25/05/2013
    Date of Closing 24/06/2013
    Date of Examination 08/09/2013

    Age Limit:

    1. For IMA :18-23 years
    2. For Indian Naval Academy : 18- 21 years and NCC Naval Wing 'C' Certificate Holder 18-23 years.
    3. For Air Force Academy : 18-22 years.
    4. For Officers Training Academy : 18-24 years.

    Educational Qualification:

    1. For IMA and Officer Training Academy : Degreeof a recognized university.
    2. For Indian Naval Academy : Degree in Engineering for CDSE and Degreein Engineering or B.SC. with Physics or Mathematics for NCC Entry.
    3. For Air Force Academy : Degree of a recognizeduniversity with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    hello friend............
    cds exam is conducted by upsc yearly once only


    eligibilities
    the person must be graduate
    nationality;-indian
    age limit is 19 to 24 year

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    Re: How many times does UPSC conduct CDS exam in a year?

    UPSC conducted CDS exam two times in a year.
    Once exam in february month called CDS I
    and once in September month called CDS II.

    CDS means Combined Defence Services.
    CDS Exam Eligibility-
    1.Age must be between 19 to 25 years.
    2.Qualification - Graduation degree is compulsory for this exam .
    3 Nationality - Indian.

    Physical Eligibility-
    Minimum height for male-157.5 cm & for Female - 152.5 cm.
    Candidates free from any diseases.
    Eyesight must be 6/6 or 6/12 .

    Selection procedure-
    -Written Exam.
    -SSB Interview.
    -Medical.

    Good luck!

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