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    What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    hello sir/mam
    what is the age limit for cds exam




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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    There is no fixed age limit for the entire CDS exam.The age limit for CDS varies for all the 4 academy of defence.Following are the 4 academy and their age limits:
    Indian Military Academy IMA 19-24years
    Officer Training Academy OTA 19-25years
    Air Force Academy AFA 19-23years
    Indian Naval Acadmy INA 19-22years.
    There is no age relaxation for any basis and the age shown here are at the time of joining and not at the time of applying.




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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Dear friend

    UPSC will conduct Combined Defence Service Examination for recruiting candidates to various courses in Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
    Age limit is not same for all services.

    Courses under Combined Defence Service Examination and their eligibility conditions are
    1)Indian Military Academy:-Unmarried male candidates only are eligible
    Age limit:19-23
    Educational qualification:degree from recognized university
    2)Indian Naval Academy:Unmarried male candidates only are eligible
    Age limit:19-23
    Educational qualification :degree in Engineering from a recognized university
    3)For Air Force Academy:-Unmarried male candidates only are eligible
    Age limit:19-22
    Educational qualification: Degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
    4) For Officers Training Academy:-Both male and female candidates are eligible
    Age limit:19-24
    Educational qualification:degree from recognized university

    There is no caste based reservation for CDS examination.

    Good Luck









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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Following sections are covered in CDS examination which requires different eligibility with age limits

    Indian Military Academy - Candidate should have passed degree in any discipline from a recognized university and age should be between 19-24 years for IMA section

    Indian Naval Academy - Should posses a degree in any discipline of engineering BE or B.Tech from a reputed institute and age should not be more than 22 years and minimum 19 years

    Indian Air Force Academy - Aspirants should have passed bachelor's degree examination of a recognized university with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects or should be graduate in engineering discipline from a recognized university and age should not be less than 19 years and more than 23 years

    Officers Training Academy - Any graduate are allowed to apply for this section whose age is not more than 25 years

    All those candidates who are pursuing final year of examination may also apply for this test and remember that there is no upper age relaxation provided to any category candidates in any section exam

    CDS examination conducted twice a year - CDS I around February and CDS II around August-September and this year's CDS II is going to be held at 08-09-2013 so if you have applied then you should prepare well for examination and if not then you should wait for CDS I 2014 and prepare well for examination

    You have sufficient time to get prepared for examination - CDS I 2014 so buy some good books and begin your preparation and if free from your studies then you can get help and guidance of any good institute that provides studies for defense service examination and more details about this test are available at www.upsc.gov.in

    All the best

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Dear Friend!

    Combined Defense Service (CDS) examination has 4 types of wings included .
    But also there will be a different types of age limits are required to apply so, be careful regarding age limits because if have qualified in examination but due to age problem also you may Rejected.

    1.Air Force Academy = 19 years to 22 years.
    2.Indian Military Academy = 19 years to 23 years.
    3.Indian Naval Academy = 19 to 23 years.
    4.Officer's Training Academy = 19 to 25 years.

    ### There is no age relaxation applicable for different categories under CDS examination.

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Dear Friend ...


    C.D.S --- COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICES

    The following are the Eligibility and age limits ..


    Through the C.D.S exam you can get in to the

    <> Naval academy

    <> Air Force Academy

    <> Indian Military Academy

    <> Officer Training Academy



    The age limits are Given below ...


    For AIR FORCE ACADEMY --- ((( 19 - 23 )))

    For OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY --- ((( 19 - 25 YEARS )))

    For Naval Academy --- ((( 19 - 22 )))

    For INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY --- ((( 19 - 24 )))




    You must have a minimum of GRADUATION from a recognized university


    ALL THE VERY GOOD LUCK


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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Hello

    CDSE allows to apply for three wings,through
    1)IMA-Indian Military Academy-age limit is 19 to 24 years(at the time of commencement of course,not at the time of applying)
    2)OTA-Officers Training Academy-age limit is 19 to 25 years(at the time of commencement of the course,at the time of applying).
    3)AFA-Air Force Academy-age limit is 19 to 23 years(at the commencement of the course,not at the time of applying).
    4)NA-Naval Academy-age limit is 19 to 22 years(at the time of commencement of the course,not at the time of applying).

    Also a old notification of CDSE is uploaded for your reference.
    Attached Files

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Dear Friend,

    CDS stands for Combined Defense Academy .CDS exam conducts by Union Public Service Commission .

    Age Limit :

    For OTA : 19-25 years.
    For IMA : 19-24 years.
    For AFA : 19-23 years
    For INA : 19-22 years

    For CDS exam candidate should be graduate and also can apply in last year of graduation.

    For More Details : http://www.upsc.gov.in

    Good Luck

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Friend,

    Age Limit for the CDS exam is the

    * Indian naval Academy � 19-22 years
    * Indian Military Academy � 19-24 years
    * Indian Air force � 19-23 years
    * OTA � 19-25 years

    These are the age limits for the CDS exam in the different Branches . For the More Information about the CDS exam you have to visit the Official website of the UPSC and also you can get the Information about the age limit in the Notification which will be published in the Employment news paper

    Thank You

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Education Required

    * IMA
    You must require a degree from any recognised university

    * For Naval Academy
    You must have Degree in Engineering

    * For Air Force Academy
    You must hold a degree from recognised university or in engineering
    You must have done 12th with physics and Mathematics

    Age Limits:

    IMA:
    You must have age between 24 to 29 years

    Naval Academy:
    You must have age between 24 to 27 years

    Air Force Academy:
    You must have age between 24 to 28 years

    Officers Training Academy (Men):
    You must have age between 24 to 30 years

    You must be Unmarried to apply For IMA, Naval and Air Force Academy

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    There are different age limits as per the academies.
    So if you like to apply for the CDS examination then you need to make sure for the following things.
    If you are applying for the Indian naval academy then your age needs to be 19 to 22 years, and also you need to have graduation in physics and maths from the recognised university.
    If you are going to apply for the air force academy then your age needsto be 19 to 23 years and you need to have graduation in physics and maths to apply for the same,.
    If you are going to apply for the indian millitary academy then you need to have 19 to 24 years of age and you must have graduation in any discipline from a recongnised university.
    If you are going to apply for the officers training academy then you must have 19 to 25 years of age and also need to have graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
    You must be unmarried candidate either male or female.
    You sould not have any criinal records.
    Selection procedure is as follows-
    Written examination.
    SSB interview.
    Medical examination.
    For more details log on to www.upsc.gov.in
    Thank you.

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Friend, CDS Examination is primarily meant for recruitment in Indian defence forces such as Army, Navy and Air Force. CDS Examination is held twice in a year by UPSC.Through CDS Examination, candidate can join any one of the following defence academies mentioned below: # Officer Training Academy (OTA) # Indian Military Academy (IMA) # Air Force Academy (AFA) # Naval Academy (NA)AGE LIMIT PRESCRIBED FOR CDS EXAMINATION: # 19-25 years for OTA # 19-24 years for IMA # 19-23 years for AFA # 19-22 years for NACandidate is required to be Indian citizen, unmarried, physically fit in all respect and must be any bachelor degree holder.

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    CDS stands for Combined Defence Service . UPSC Conduct CDS Examination for twice in a year .

    Educational Qualification:-

    For I.M.A. and Officers� Training Academy : Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.

    For Indian Naval Academy : Degree in Engineering for CDSE and Degree in Engineering or B.Sc. ( with Physics or Mathematics ) for NCC entry.

    For Air Force Academy : Degree of recognized University ( with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level ) or Bachelor of Engineering.

    Age Criteria:-


    Indian Military Academy: - 19-24 Years
    Air Force Academy: - 19-23 Years
    Naval Academy: - 19-22 Years
    Officer's Training Academy: - 19-25 Years

    Best Books for CDS Exam:-

    CDS Combined Defence Services Exam Solved Papers
    by
    GKP
    Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd

    Combind Defence Services: Solved Paper (Paperback)
    by
    Lal
    Publisher: Upkar Prakashan

    For more details about CDS exam and Application process , you can visit to http://www.upsc.gov.in
    .

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    hi
    there is no fix age as per age criteria for the CDS examination .
    the different wings have different age limits.
    Indian nave= 19-22 years
    Indain air force= 19-23 years
    Indian military academy= 19-24 years
    Educational qualification for giving the CDS exam for the army and the air force wing is that you should be a graduate in any stream from a recognized indian university.
    But if you are attempting for the indian air force wing, then it is compulsory for you to be having physics and mathematics as your main subjects in your graduation.

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

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    hello sir/mam
    what is the age limit for cds exam
    CDS means Combined Defense Services exam.

    This exam is conducted for recruitment into various departments like

    Indian Military Academy IMA

    Air Force Academy AFA

    Indian Naval Acadmy INA

    Officer Training Academy OTA

    Required Age critera for CDS Exam is as follows:

    For IMA: Minimum age limit is 19 years and maximum is 24 years.

    For AFA: Minimum age limit is 19 years and maximum is 23 years.

    For INA: Minimum age limit is 19 years and maximum is 22 years.

    For OTA: Minimum age limit is 19 years and maximum is 25 years.


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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    CDS exam:-

    Education Required

    * IMA
    You must require a degree from any recognised university

    * For Naval Academy
    You must have Degree in Engineering

    * For Air Force Academy
    You must hold a degree from recognised university or in engineering
    You must have done 12th with physics and Mathematics

    Age Limits:

    IMA:
    You must have age between 24 to 29 years

    Naval Academy:
    You must have age between 24 to 27 years

    Air Force Academy:
    You must have age between 24 to 28 years

    Officers Training Academy (Men):
    You must have age between 24 to 30 years


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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    hello sir/mam
    what is the age limit for cds exam
    Hey Friend,
    The age limitation is varying with different defense wings.

    >>IMA:- Indian Military Academy

    >>INA:- Indian Naval Academy

    >>AFA:- Air Force Acedmy

    >>OTA:- Officers Training Academy.

    The minimum age for all the wings are same 19 years.

    ><Age of the candidates should be:-
    1. 19-25 years for OTA
    2. 19-24 years for IMA
    3. 19-23 years for AFA
    4. 19-22 years for INA.

    http://www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    age limits on CDS exam:
    Indian Navy 19-----22
    Indian Army 19-----23
    Indian. Airforce 19-------24.

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    Dear friend CDS stand for Combined Defence Service.

    Combined Defence Service Exam is conducted by UPSC twice time in a year.

    Age limit for CDS exam is:-

    For Indian Military Academy age should be between 19 years to 24 Years.

    For Air Force Academy age should be between 19 years to 23 Years.

    For Naval Academy age should be between 19 years to 22 Years.

    For Officer's Training Academy age should be between 19 years to 25 Years.

    Good luck........

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    Re: What is the age limit for CDS exam?

    acronym CDS stands for Combined Defence Services. UPSC conduct CDS exam for the posts in Indian Defence. through CDS you can join INA, IAF, IMA and OTA. UPSC conduct CDS exam two times in a year named as CDS-I and CDS-II.

    for INA and Air force you must have completed B.Sc or Engineering degree. for OTA and IMA you must have completed graduation with any subjects from recognized college or university. final year graduation students can also apply for CDS exam.

    Age Limit:
    for INA: 19 years to 22 years
    for IAF: 19 years to 23 years
    for IMA: 19 years to 24 years
    for OTA: 19 years to 25 years

    for CDS exam you must be Physically and mentally fit and you must be an Indian citizen.

    you have to apply for the exam online on:

    http://upsconline.nic.in/


    Good Luck......

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