Many candidates are asking “What is CDS Exam” or ” What is Combined Defence Services Examination“. This post will tell you some basics details about CDSE exam which is conducted by UPSC. UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission and like many other government examination, they also conduct CDSE [Combined Defence Services Examination] twice every year.
What is CDS Examination
It is written test conducted by UPSC two times every year. CDS written exam has three different tests namely English, General Knowledge and Mathematics.
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Why do I need to write CDS Examination
If you want to join Indian Armed forces as an officer after your graduation, CDSE is the best way to do it.
Through CDS examination, you can join any one out of these services
- Indian Army
- Indian Air Force
- Indian Navy
Also, you can get training under the most powerful military training academies like
- Indian Military Academy for Indian Army Permanent Commission
- Air Force Academy for Indian Air Force Pilot
- Officer Training Academy for Indian Army Short Service Commission
- Naval Academy for Indian Navy
Notification Month of CDS Examination
- August
- March
Date of CDS Written Examination
- February
- August
Age Limit for CDS Examination
- 19-24 Years of age for Indian Military Academy
- 19-22 Years of age for Naval Academy
- 19-23 Years of age for Air Force Academy
- 19-25 Years of age for Officers’ Training Academy
Educational Qualification for CDS Examination
- Degree of a recognized University or equivalent for IMA and OTA
- B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg for Naval Academy
- B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg for Air Force Academy
Syllabus and Marking Scheme of CDS Examination
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1. English (Objective type)
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100 Marks
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2. General Knowledge (Objective type)
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100 Marks
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3. Elementary Mathematics (Objective type)
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100 Marks
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Total
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300 Marks
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1. English (Objective type)
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100 Marks
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2. General Knowledge (Objective type)
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100 Marks
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Total
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200 Marks
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Marks for SSB Interviews
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IMA, NA and AFA
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300 marks
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OTA
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200 Marks
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Best Books for CDSE Preparation
Though there are lots of books available in the market for CDSE, but we recommend CDSE Pathfinder to our reader.
How to Pass CDS Examination
We have already covered this topic in earlier post, aspirants can check this link for the article: How to Pass CDS Examination.
So, now you know what you need to do to join Indian Armed Forces as an officer. If you still have any question regarding the combined defence services examination, CDSE. Do write it in the comment box below.
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