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UPSC - CDS Exam (II)

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  • Examination category : Defence
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  • Conducting Body : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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Application Start Date

21-12-2022

Application End Date

12-01-2023

Admit Card Date

24-03-2023

Main Exam Date

16-04-2023

Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) organizes the Combined Defence Services exam. This exam is held for the recruitment of eligible and aspiring applicants into the Indian Naval Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Air Force Academy and Indian Military Academy. The exam consists of two stages. The first stage of the exam is a written test after which the Service Selection Board (SSB) conducts an interview with the shortlisted aspirants to select the suitable aspirants. Desiring applicants can apply for the exam online through the official website. This exam is organized twice in a year.

UPSC CDS Exam Conducting Body

UPSC is the India's Premiere Employing Agency for All India Services and Group 'A' and 'B' officers for Central Services. Combined Defence Services exam is organized by Union Public Service Commission twice a year for the employment of eligible and desiring applicants into the Indian Defence.

UPSC CDS Exam  Important Dates:

Events

Dates

Registration Date

Will be updated soon 

Application End Date

21/12/2022 to 12/01/2023

Admit Card

24/03/2023

Exam Date

16/04/2023

Interview Date

Will be updated soon.

Result Date

Will be updated soon.

Mode to apply

Online

Link to apply

Click here

Official Notification

Check here

UPSC CDS Exam  Selection Procedure:- The CDS Exam comprises of two stages: 

  • Written Exam

  • Interview

UPSC CDS Exam Pattern:

Written Exam:-The exam pattern for Indian Military Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, and Indian Naval Academy:

Section

Maximum Marks

Questions

Time Duration

English

100 marks

120

2 Hours

Elementary Mathematics

100 marks

100

2 Hours

General Knowledge (GK)

100 marks

120

2 Hours

Total

300 marks

340 Questions

6 hours

The Exam pattern for Officers Training Academy:

Section

Maximum Marks

Questions

Time Duration

General Knowledge (GK)

100

120

2 Hours

English

100

120

2 Hours

Total

200

240

4 Hours

Note:- There is a provision of negative marking. 1/3 of the mark allotted to each question gets deducted for the wrong answer.

Interview:- The personal interview is conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB). The SSB interview contains the following two stages:-

  • Stage 1 - Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR): This test contains Picture Perception and Description Test (PP & DT). Candidates get shortlisted for the second stage as per their performance in the OIR test (PP and DT).

  • Stage 2 - The shortlisted applicants from the above stage are called for this stage. This stage consists of Interview, Conference and Psychology Test Group Testing Officer Tasks.

Final Selection:- The final selection of the candidate depends on his/her performance in the written as well as in the interview. A medical test is also held to check the physical fitness of the applicants.

UPSC CDS Exam  Eligibility Criteria:- 

  • Nationality: Must be a citizen of India,

  • Age Limit: The age limit is as follows:

- For Indian Military Academy: 18 to 23 years.

- For Indian Naval Academy: 18 to 23 years.

- For Indian Airforce Academy: 20 to 24 years (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years).

- For Officers Training Academy (Men): Unmarried Candidates (20-25 years)

- For Officers Training Academy (Women): Unmarried Candidates (20-25 years)

  • Educational Qualification:- The minimum qualification required for the various wings of the army is as follows:-

- For Indian Military Academy- Graduation or Equivalent.

- For Indian Naval Academy- Graduation Degree in Engineering.

- For Indian Airforce Academy- B.tech or B.E./B.Sc with a 10+2 Certificate.

- For Officer's Training Academy(Women)- Graduation

- For Officer's Training Academy (Men)- Graduation

  • Physical Standards: The candidates must be physically fit as per the physical standards notified by the officials or mentioned in the information bulletin on the website.

UPSC CDS Exam Syllabus: For the written exam, the syllabus is as follows:

- General Knowledge:

  • Current Affairs

  • History of India

  • Geography of India

- Mathematics:

  • Arithmetic

  • Algebra

  • Geometry

  • Trigonometry

  • Mensuration

  • Statistics

UPSC CDS Exam FAQs:

Ques 1. How to apply for examinations held by the UPSC?

Ans. Applicants can apply online through the UPSC's website https://upsconline.nic.in

Ques 2. Which category is exempted in the examination fee?

Ans.  Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Female candidates, and SC/ST categories belonging applicants are exempted from payment of Examination Fee.

Ques 3. What action the Commission can take in case of submission of false information by the applicants?

Ans. If any applicants found producing false information,  cheating, adopting various unfair means in the examination like impersonation etc., is liable to be disqualified and/or debarred from writing UPSC examinations as decided by the Commission. In this regard, a detailed stipulation is incorporated in the examination Notice.

Ques 4. Are requests for change of Centre/ Venue accepted?

Ans. No request for change of Centre/Venue is entertained. 

 Ques 5. What precautions should be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form? 

Ans. Please read the instructions carefully before filling up the Online Application Form. 

Ques 6. Difference between CDS and NDA Exam?

Ans. Where the NDA examinations recruit for the Army, Naval and Air Force whereas the CDS examinations are conducted for recruitment for IMA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and OTA.

Ques 7. Does a candidate change optional after prelims in UPSC?

Ans. No.

Ques 8. What is the format of the scanned signature and photograph?

Ans. The scanned photograph and signature in the .jpg format. 

Ques 9. What should be the size of the scanned signature and photograph?

Ans. The size should be as follows:

  • For photograph 140 pixels height by 110 pixels width

  • For signature 110 pixels height by 140 pixels width

Ques 10. What details is to be retained by a candidate after the successful submission of my form?

Ans. The application is submitted then the applicant must take a print out of the submitted application form and keep the same for future reference. The candidates are also advised to keep their fee payment proof which might be required by the commission in case of any discrepancy.

Ques 11. Are candidates with arts/humanity stream degree eligible to apply?

Ans. Applicants with a graduation degree from any stream are eligible but they can only apply for Army.

Ques 12. How many attempts are allowed to applicants for appearing in CDS exams?

Ans. No, such information is mentioned in CDS notification or on the UPSC website. 

 Ques 13. Is there any specific percentage required to apply for the exam?

Ans. No. Candidates must secure passing marks to apply for the CDS exam.

Ques 14. Are female candidates eligible to apply for the CDS exam?

Ans. Yes, Female (unmarried) candidates are eligible to apply for CDS but only for the Officers Training Academy (OTA).

Ques 15. Can a candidate appear in the final year of the graduation apply for the exam?

Ans. Yes.

Conclusion: UPSC organizes this exam for various vacancies. This exam presents a good chance for eligible and aspiring applicants to get these jobs. Aspirants must take the advantage of this opportunity by preparing well for the exam. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.

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