Eligibility For Combined Defence Services Examination
The eligibility conditions of CDS Examination conducted by the UPSC are explained as under:
Age Limit for CDS
- " For IMA (Indian Military Academy): Unmarried male candidates between 19-24 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding the year of examination.
- For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates between 19-22 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding; the year of examination.
- For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates between 19-23 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding the year of examination.
- For Officers Training Academy(OTA): Male candidates (married or unmarried) between 19-25 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding the year of examination.
Educational Qualification for CDS
- For IMA /OTA: A degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering.
- For Air Force Academy: B.Sc. of a recognized University or equivalent with Physics and/or Mathematics as subjects or Bachelor of Engineering.
Candidates appearing in the degree or equivalent examination are also eligible to compete for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination but would be required to submit the proof of passing the requisite qualifying examination by the date specified in the Commission's Notification for the Examination.
Physical Requirements for CDS
Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations specified in the Commission's Notification for Examination published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
For further details, click on:
www.upsc.gov.in
Exam Pattern for CDS
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