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    What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    hello
    what are various fields under cds exam , means criteria all other stuff ??

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    CDS Stands for Combined Defense Service that is a central defense service of India covers following sections of defense service in this sector

    IMA - Indian Military Academy : Indian Army/Military is under this section and if you wants to apply for this field examination then you should posses a degree in any discipline from a recognized university and your age should not be more than 24 years

    INA - Indian Naval Academy : Indian Naval Forces are under this field. All aspirants who wants to prefer INA section under CDS examination should have passed bachelor's degree in Engineering in any branch and maximum age limit to apply for this section is 22 years

    IAFA - Indian Air Force Academy : Air Forces of India are under AFA section. You should be passed bachelor's degree examination of a recognized university with mathematics and physics as mandatory subjects at graduate level or posses a degree in Engineering to be eligible for this section test

    OTA - Officers Training Academy : Selected candidates who prefers OTA are not posted to serve like IMA, INA and AFA but mostly get the job under official category and any graduate candidate can apply whose age is not more than 25 years

    Minimum age required for this examination is only 19 years and all candidates who are pursuing final year of degree may also apply for this exam

    Examination Pattern for IMA, INA and AFA

    English Language - 100 Marks
    General Knowledge - 100 Marks
    Elementary Mathematics - 100 Marks

    Examination Pattern for OTA

    English Language - 100 Marks
    General Knowledge - 100 Marks

    All questions will be asked in objective type pattern and you have to pass this examination before appearing interview under SSB Board and pass marks of exam will be declared of including all subjects mentioned above according to the preference so you have to cover over each paper to score good marks

    Physical and Medical Standards Test : This process is most essential in defense service examination so all candidates are requested to keep themselves fit, active and according to the required physical and medical standards so they will not have any problem while being tested for Physical and Medical Standards

    CDS Examination conducted twice a year where CDS I is around February - March and CDS II is around August-September 2013 and this year's CDS II is going to be held at 8th of September 2013. You should prepare for next year's CDS exam 2014 by using good books and prefer practice in preparation

    All the best

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Hello my dear Friend ...



    C.D.S --- COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICES ...

    This exam is conducted by the " UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION "


    There are various fields .. like



    AIR FORCE ACADEMY

    INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY

    OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY

    NAVAL ACADEMY


    You must have a minimum of GRADUATION from recognized university

    And the age limits are as follows--


    <> Air Force Academy ( 19 - 23 ) years

    <> Officers training academy ( 19 - 25 ) years

    <> Naval Academy ( 19 - 22 ) years

    <> Indian Military Academy ( 19 - 24 ) years


    You must be an Indian Citizen


    VERY GOOD LUCK

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    CDS Stands for Combined Defense Service
    The various fields under CDS are
    INA - Indian Naval Academy
    IAFA - Indian Air Force Academy
    OTA - Officers Training Academy

    Examination Pattern for IMA, INA and AFA

    English Language - 100 Marks
    General Knowledge - 100 Marks
    Elementary Mathematics - 100 Marks

    Examination Pattern for OTA

    English Language - 100 Marks
    General Knowledge - 100 Marks .

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Hi friend,

    >>>These are the fields that comes under CDS

    INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY
    OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY
    INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY
    INDIAN AIRFORCE ACADEMY

    >>>Here is the eligibility for CDS

    >>>Age limit 19-25 yrs

    >>>Unmarried candidate

    >>>Graduate from recognized university

    >>>Should be physically fit

    >>>Citizen of India

    >>>This exam is conducted by UPCS twice in a year that is CDS 1 and CDS 2

    >>>Hope so this information helps you

    Thank You

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    Through CDS exam,you will get into the following 4 academy whose details and eligibility are given below:
    IMA( Indian Military Academy)- Qualification required is Graduation from any stream.Only males allowed.Permanent Commission.Age limit 19-24years age limit.
    OTA (Officer Training Academy)- Qualification Graduation from any stream.Age limit 19-25years.Male female both allowed.Short service commission of 14years.
    INA (Indian Naval Academy)- Qualification required B.E/B.Tech or degree in Physics or Maths.Age 19-22years.Only males allowed.Permanent Commission.
    AFA(Air Force Academy)- Qualification B.E/B.Tech or Degree in any subject but with Maths and Physics at 12th level.Age limit 19-23years.Only males allowed.Permanent Commission..

    The physical standards are different for all the branches and you should check about those on the website of UPSC at any archived notification of CDS exam.You can also get previous year papers on the website of UPSC at www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Dear Friend,

    C.D.S stands for Combined Defense Service . Examination of C.D.S is conduct by Union Public Service Commission.

    In C.D.S exam there are many fields and every field has different - different age criteria.

    Fields such as :

    IAFA (Indian Air force Academy ) - 19 to 23 years.

    INA (Indian Naval Academy ) - 19 to 22 years.

    OTA (Officers Training Academy ) - 19 to 25 years.

    IMA (Indian Military Academy ) - 19 to 24 years.


    For C.D.S examination candidate must be passed there graduation and also can apply in last year of graduation.
    Candidate must be at lest 19 years for all fields which comes into C.D.S

    For More Details :


    http://www.upsc.gov.in

    Good Luck


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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    CDS - COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE EXAM

    This exam is conducted by UPSC twice in a year for those who wants to join the Indian Defence Services.
    The candidate must have a bachelor degree from a recognized university in any discipline for this exam.
    The age limit for the CDS exam is 19-25 years.

    The various fields under CDS exam are:-

    --Indian Navel Academy(INA)
    --Indian Air Force(IAF)
    --Indian Army(IA)
    --Officer's Training Academy(OTA)

    For more http://www.upsc.gov.in

    Thank you.

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    CDS means combined defense service.

    it includes various fields as:
    1. INA: indian naval academy.
    >>>age limit: 19 - 22 years
    2. OTA : officers training academy.
    >>>age limit : 19 - 25 years
    3. IAFA : indian air force academy.
    >>>age limit : 19 - 23 years
    4. IMA : indian military academy.
    >>>age limit : 19 - 24 years.

    both male and female candidate can apply for it.

    this exam is conducted twice a years.

    for details may visit:
    www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Under cdse there are three different fields are present for defence services.
    1)-IMA( Indian Military Academy).
    2)-IAF( Indian Air Force).
    3)-Indian Navy.

    When you crack cdse exam you are eligible for these three different services of defence.
    Age limitis are:-
    for cdse:-19-24.

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Dear friend

    Courses under Combined Defence Service Examination 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
    3)For Air Force Academy:-Unmarried male candidates only are eligible

    Age limit:19-22
    Educational qualification:
    Degree of 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

    Good Luck



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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Hey

    The Various fields under CDS exam are:-

    1.IMA(INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY)----- Age limit is 19-24 years

    2.IAF(INDIAN AIR FORCE)----Age limit is 19-23 years

    3.INA(INDIAN NAVEL ACADEMY)----age limit is 19-22 years

    4.OTA(OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY)----Age limit is 19-25 years



    these are the fields under CDS exam.
    You can apply for CDS exam after graduation from recognized university.

    For more http://www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    in CDS mainly 4 fields...
    1.Indian military academy
    2.Indian airforce
    3.Indian navel academy
    4.Officer training academy

    education qualification:
    IMA &OTA -degree recognized by any Indian university
    INA-B.Sc with physics& maths as subject in degree.recognized by any Indian university
    Air force-B.Sc with physics& maths as subject in degree or engg graduates

    Age :min for all post 19-22 years
    military-19-24 years
    navel acedemy-19-22 years
    airforce-19-23 years
    officer training 19-25 years

    further details www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Hi,

    CDS Exam stands for Combined Defense Services which is conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

    Union Public Service Commission will hold the combined defense services exam for admission to the following courses:


    Indian Military Academy

    Indian Naval Academy

    Air Force Academy

    Officers Training Academy

    Educational Qualification:

    IMA & Officers Training Academy:

    >>Degree of a recognized university or equivalent

    Indian Naval Academy:

    >>Degree in Engineering for CDS & degree in Engineering or B.Sc

    Air Force Academy:

    >>Degree of a recognized university or bachelor engineering

    Age Limit:

    >>Age must be between 19-24 Years for Indian Military Academy.

    >>Age must be between 19-22 Years for Naval Academy.

    >>Age must be between 19 -23 Years for Air Force Academy.

    >>Age must be between 19-25 Years for Officers� Training Academy.

    CDS exam pattern:

    >>Written exam

    >>SSB Interview

    >>Medical test

    All the best...........

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Dear Aspirant!
    CDS stands for Combined Defense Services examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission twice in every year

    Various fields in CDS are:
    1.Indian Military Academy
    2.Indian Naval Academy
    3.Indian Air Force
    4.Officer training Academy.

    Good luck

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    Dear friend,

    CDS stands for Combined Defense Services .Many fields comes under CDS .

    Indian Military Academy

    Indian Air Force Academy

    Indian Naval Academy

    Indian officer training Academy.

    Good Luck

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    Re: What are the various fields under CDS exam?

    CDS stands COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE

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

    After cleared this examination candidates are eligible to Join -

    IMA (Indian Military Academy)
    OTA (Officers Training Academy)
    Naval Academy
    Air- Force Academy

    The educational qualification and age criteria for CDS exam is given below-

    Indian Military Academy:- You need to be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.Your age should be between 19 and 24 years.

    Air Force Academy:-
    You need to have a bachelor's degree in science with physics or mathematics or you can do B.E./B.Tech in engineering or technology.Your age should be between 19 and 23 years.

    Naval Academy:- You need to complete your graduation in engineering or technology or you can do B.Sc degree with physics or mathematics Your age should be between 19 and 23 years.

    Officer's Training Academy:- You need to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.Your age should be between 19 and 25 years.

    Pattern for CDS exam is given below-



    I have listed some books name you should prepare well these books then definitely you will cracked the written exam.

    CDS Exam Guide: Combined Defence Services Exam
    by Datason Rp
    Publisher: New Light Publishers

    CDS Combined Defence Services Examination: 10 Practice Sets (Paperback)
    by Expert Compilations
    Publisher: Arihant Publications

    CDS Combined Defence Services Exam Solved Papers (Paperback)
    by G.K.P.
    Publisher: G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd

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