UPSC will be conducting CDS 1 2023 and CDS 2 2023 this year. Candidates who are preparing for the CDS exam 2023 can check the age limits, exam and notification date for the same. If you are eligible for Combined Defence Services Examination in 2018, you must start your preparation from now. Only eligible candidates can apply for the CDS Exam through UPSC website.
CDS exam is not easy due to lakhs of defence aspirants are applying every year, based on the last result declared by UPSC, only 8000+ cleared the last CDS written exam. So it is better to start the preparation from today if you find your self-eligible.
CDS 1 2023 Exam AGE LIMIT: Age limit plays a crucial role in this notification. UPSC follows strict rules considering the dates. The dates given by UPSC for CDS 1 2023 are:
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2005 |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2005 |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2004 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1999 to 01 Jan 2005 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1999 to 01 Jan 2005 |
CDS 2 2023 Exam AGE LIMIT: Age limit plays a crucial role in this notification. UPSC follows strict rules considering the dates. The dates given by UPSC for CDS 2 2023 are:
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2005 |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2005 |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2005 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2005 |
CDS 1 2023 Important Dates: UPSC will publish the CDS 1 2023 notification and important dates. Let’s have a look at the tentative schedule for CDS 1 2023 exam.
| CDS 1 2023 EVENTS | DATES |
| CDS 1 2023 Application Start Date | 21 December 2022 |
| CDS 1 2023 Application Last Date | 10 January 2023 |
| CDS 1 2023 Exam Date | 16 April 2023 (SUNDAY) |
| CDS 1 2023 Admit Card Download Date | Before 3 weeks of exam |
| CDS 1 2023 Result Date (Expected) | May – June 2023 |
Also Check: CDS 1 2023 Notification And Exam Date [Updated]
CDS 2 2023 Important Dates: UPSC will publish the CDS 2 2023 notification and important dates. Let’s have a look at the tentative schedule for CDS 2 2023 exam.
| CDS 2 2023 EVENTS | DATES |
| CDS 2 2023 Application Start Date | 17 May 2023 |
| CDS 2 2023 Application Last Date | 06 June 2023 |
| CDS 2 2023 Exam Date | 03 September 2023 (SUNDAY) |
| CDS 2 2023 Admit Card Download Date | Before 3 weeks of exam |
| CDS 2 2023 Result Date (Expected) | Oct – Nov 2023 |
CDS Exam Question Papers: (FOR IMA/AFA/NA)
| Questions Papers | Time | Max Marks |
| General Knowledge (120 questions) | 120 Minutes (2 hours) | 100 |
| English (120 questions) | 120 Minutes (2 hours) | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics (100 questions) | 120 Minutes (2 hours) | 100 |
CDS Exam Question Papers: (FOR OTA)
| Questions Papers | Time | Max Marks |
| General Knowledge (120 questions) | 120 Minutes (2 hours) | 100 |
| English (120 questions) | 120 Minutes (2 hours) | 100 |
CDS 2018 Pattern:
| CDS 2018 Exam Pattern | Details |
| Examination Mode | OMR Sheet (use black pen). |
| Language | Both Hindi and English |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Question. |
| Negative Marking | Deduction is 1/3 Marks for each incorrect response. |
