CDS (Combined Defence Services)
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Eligibility |
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IMA |
19 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence |
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Navy |
19 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence |
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Air Force |
19 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence |
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OTA(Male/Female) |
19 and 25 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence.(Both married & unmarried male can apply but married female candidates are not eligible) |
Educational Qualification
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IMA And OTA |
Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. |
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Navy |
Degree in Bachelor of Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent. |
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Air Force |
Degree of Recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or B. E. / B.Tech. |
Schedule of Exam
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CDS I |
CDS II |
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Exam |
February |
October |
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UPSC Notifications |
November |
July |
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Paper Pattern
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Subject |
Time |
Marks |
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Paper I |
English |
2 hrs |
100 |
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Paper II |
General Knowledge |
2 hrs |
100 |
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Paper III |
Elementary Math (Not for OTA) |
2 hrs |
100 |
Batches Details
| Course | Eligibilty | Course Focus | Duration |
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IMA/NA/AFA (Chindits) |
Final year appearing or passed any graduation degree | Preparation of CDS and other competitive written Exam along with SSB interview preparation | 1 Academic year (Apr – Mar) |
| OTA (Chindits) | Final year appearing or passed any graduation degree | Preparation of CDS and other competitive written Exam along with SSB interview preparation | 1 Academic year (Apr – Mar) |