About CDS

The candidates who are aiming to appear for the CDS exam should refer to this page to get more detailed information such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, etc.

CDS

Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment of commissioned officers in Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). The examination takes place twice a year.

The CDS exam is held in two stages – written and interview. The written examination for admission to IMA, INA and AFA is of 300 marks and for a duration of 6 hours. The written examination for OTA is of 200 marks and for a duration of 4 hours. The interview includes intelligence and a personality test.

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CDS – Examination Pattern

CDS Application Process

Applying for the CDS exam? Get information about the online application process.

CDS Eligibility Criteria

If you are appearing for CDS then check out the eligibility criteria for CDS. Read more and learn about it in detail.

CDS Exam Cut Off – Check Here (With Link)

Check out this blog to know about CDS Exam Cut Off details, how to check the cut-off, previous years' cut-off, expected cut-off for the CDS examination, and other required information.

CDS Exam Eligibility Criteria

Check out this article to learn about the CDS Eligibility requirement and other details about the CDS examination.

CDS Exam Syllabus – Download Free PDF

Check out this blog for the CDS exam syllabus, examination pattern, preparation tips, and other relevant details.

CDS Examination Centres

Check here the complete list of the CDS Examination Centre. Make sure you cross-check the details mentioned in information brochure.

CDS Examination Fees

If you want to apply for the CDS exam, then make sure you submit the application fee successfully while submitting the registration form.

CDS Result

Get complete access to the CDS Result announcement for the year 2022.

CDS Syllabus 2022

The official syllabus of CDS 2022 has been released. Get all the details related to the syllabus of CDS subjects here

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CDS aspirants can apply for the exam online by visiting the UPSC website. They have to fill out the application form available on the website and pay an examination fee of Rs. 200 to any branch of SBI through debit or credit/MasterCard/Rupay card or cash. Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.

Eligible candidates for the CDS exam will get their e-admit cards on the UPSC website three weeks before the commencement of the examination.

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