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.

CDSE is conducted by UPSC

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

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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Hi Defence Aspirants, if you become a Pilot in Indian Armed Forces then you should have cleared the Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) First. This test is once in a lifetime either be cleared or not. If you have passed PABT then only you can go for Flying Branch in any service of Indian Armed Forces. Now I am going to discuss the full Information regarding PABT shown as below.

Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) is a unique test. It is aimed at assessing a candidate’s aptitude to be trained as a pilot. PABT comprises three tests such as: Instrument Battery Test (INSB), Sensory Motor Apparatus Test (SMA) and Control Velocity Test (CVT).  Instrument Battery Test (INSB) is a paper pencil test and other two are machine tests.

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Instrument Battery Test (INSB):

The Instruments Battery Test (INSB) comprises two parts. This test maily checks the ability of an individual to read and interpret the dials of an instrument panel of an aircraft.

Officer instructor will be showing you the large dummy meters so that you can easily understand. Some of the aircraft meters included in this tests are.

• Compass meter
• Climbing or diving meter
• Horizon detector
• Altimeter

After getting the knowledge of these meters the candidate has to give test related to these meters. Those only who qualify this test are eligible to give machine test.

Syllabus of Instrument Battery Test INSB

• INSB written test has 75 questions in two parts, 15 and 60 questions. Total time allotted for INSB is 35 minutes. 
• INSB consist of few question in which you have to find out the direction of fighter plane, like its descending, ascending, left bank or right bank. The Officer In charge will explain all this before test properly.

Cavalier India PABT Machine Test Training

Machine Test

The machine test includes Sensory Motor Apparatus Test (SMA) and Control Velocity Test (CVT). These tests measure the psychomotor co-ordination skill of the individual. This test is just like playing computer games. It has two parts.

• SMA: There is a two rectangle (small one is in big one). There is a dot comes from upper screen which has to be adjusted in small rectangle. Another beep killing has to be executed by pressing jockey button. Another process is to put off yellow and red light simultaneously by left hand lever.  When you adjusted the circle in small rectangle then only the score will count. I am showing the computer screen of this test.

• CVT: Another machine test is control velocity test in which by jockey a small dot should be superimposed on free falling yellow dots coming from upper screen. You should touch this blue line to randomly coming yellow balls for high score. 

Tips for The Instruments Battery Test (INSB)

• Before this test, you will be getting a detailed instructions from an officer. He will be teaching you about different meters in an aircraft and also telling you how to read them correctly. Make sure you do not sleep during his lecture.
• INSB is an objective type test, you will be getting questions related to aircraft meters.
• These questions takes more time, so make sure you have learned the tips and tricks given by officer during instructions.
• Do not waste more time on single questions, make sure you attempt as many as questions because there is no negative marking.
• Read the questions carefully, you can use your hand as an aircraft to simulate the position of an aircraft as per question.
• It would be better if you read about these meters before hand.

Tips for Machine Tests

Do you have any confusion still? Don’t forget to drop your comments below.

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• CDSE (I) 2013 results
• JAG 12 notification

 About: Raj Singh,  SSBCrack Editorial Team

Raj is one of the Defense aspirant and done 10 SSB for Army, Navy and Airforce (included flying, technical and education branch). He has joined SSBCrack team to share his experience and knowledge on about SSB Interview to all Defense Aspirants. Mail us to join our editorial team now.

After much delay, today UPSC has published the result of CDSE (I) 2013 written test which was conducted on 17th Feb 2013. Results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I)-2013 in which 9888 candidates have passed the written exam. All the successful candidates are going to face SSB interview for Indian Military Academy, IMA 136th Course, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy.

This time UPSC has declared the ratio of candidates shortlisted per vacancy, as per UPSC the ratio of candidates shortlisted for the examination per vacancy is 1:18.95.

For those who have not qualified in the written examination of CDSE (I) 2013, can check their mark sheet on the UPSC website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result (after conducting SSB interview) and will remain available on the website for a period of 60 days.

Become an Aviator through CDSE

SSBCrack wish all candidates for the next part of the examination which is SSB interview of CDSE (I) 2013. Candidate will be getting SSB Interview dates very soon within a month or so. Candidate will be allotted with a SSB centre as per their preference of services.

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Indian Army has published the notification of JAG 12 Judge Advocate General Entry Scheme. All eligible  LAW GRADUATES Married/Unmarried men and unmarried women can apply for JAG 12th entry to join Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for Judge Advocate General Dept.

Eligibility Condition for JAG 12

• Nationality : Must be an Indian.
• Age Limit :21 to 27 years (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 87 and not later than 01 Jan 93).
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10+2 examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration with Bar Council of India/State. Applicants must enclose a certificate of percentage of obtained marks in aggregate/CGPA converted to aggregate percentage of marks as per university rules from their institutes, with their applications.

• Apply on plain paper (typed or handwritten) as per format given in the advertisement.
• Attach the photocopies of the documents or certificates mentioned in the notification serial wise along with the application. No original certificates will be enclosed with the application.
• Affix your self-attested photograph in the space provided in the application form.
• Attach certificate of registration with Bar Council of India/State or certificate from College/University that the LLB Course in the said institution is recognised by Bar Council of India.
• The Provisional Degree certificate in support of educational qualification should clearly state that the student has passed the specified degree examination and is also eligible for award of Degree Certificate.
• The application should be sent in a white envelope SUPERSCRIBED IN RED INK on the top left corner indicating “APPLICATION FOR SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (NT) MEN/ WOMEN COURSE – APR 2014 FOR JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALS DEPARTMENT”. 
• Post your application along with supported documents by Registered post at the following address on or before 31 Aug 2013 : DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF RECRUITING, Rtg JAG Entry, AG’s Branch, Army Headquarters, West Block – III, RK Puram, New Delhi-110066.
• Any application sent through courier service will not be accepted in the absence of arrangement for the same.
• A candidate serving in the Armed Forces must submit his/her application through Commanding Officer.
• Directorate General of Recruiting (Rtg 6), Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications on the basis of percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in LLB examinations.

Read Official Notification of JAG 12 for more details

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We all know that condition of Indian Army Career Website joinindianarmy.nic.in is not up to the mark, most of the candidates are facing difficulty while applying for TGC, AEC, TES etc online, this website is not able to handle online application process smoothly which leads to confusion among aspirants. Also, the usability of the website is poor and candidates are struggling while pulling out any information from the website, like SSB interview dates, procedure etc. Finally we have got some response from ADGPI Indian Army.

One of my friend and defence aspirant, Mr. Vinay had lodged a complaint on 28 December 2012, since then, there was hardly any effort or feedback he has got from the concerned authority. This action was taken at the time of TGC 117 entry after experiencing the errors on the website, only to make sure that it would be rectified for next entries.
Sadly, aspirants have faced the same problem in TGC 118 and may face it again in SSC-42th Tech and SSCW-13th Tech. You may find some relevant documents below.

ADGPI reply regarding Indian Army Career Website

Indian Army has joined social networking sites lately, it was a good opportunity to contact the concerned authority directly. After telling them the problem candidates are facing due to ill management of Army career website joinindianarmy.nic.in they have replied to us.

Message sent to ADGPI Indian Army on Facebook

Reply from ADGPI Indian Army on Facebook

It is good to see that Indian Army is very active on social networking website which will help us to escalate this process. We hope, Indian Army has started working on their website to improve its usability. Though, all the errors present in the website are very minor and can be handled by a good professional team easily. If you are facing any problem related to their website, you can contact the authority as replied by ADGPI Indian Army above.

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Indian Coast Guard has published the venue and dates of PSB interview for Assistant Commandant 01/2014 batch. Candidates can find the interview dates and time slot as per their selected PSB venue. There are four different venue for Indian Coast Guard PSB interview viz Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Noida. 

ICG Final Selection Board Interview Dates

Schedule for Preliminary Selection Examination PSB 

• Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (West), Worli Sea Face, PO- Worli Colony, Mumbai – 30
• Indian Coast Guard Store Depot, CG Complex Near Kalmandapam Police Station, GM Pettai Road, Royapuram, Chennai -13
• Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North East) Synthesis Business Park 6th floor shrachi Building, New Town Rajarhat Kolkata – 700157
• Indian Coast Guard Selection Board, A-1, Sector -24, Noida, Opposite HCL Technologies, Dist Gautam Budh Nagar, UP – 201301

PSB Selection Procedure Indian Coast Guard 01/2014

• Short listing of Applications. Short listing criteria will be based on higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and the qualifying cut off for a particular branch or centre may be increased more than 60% if more applications with higher %are received.
• Preliminary Selection. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Preliminary Selection at given date and time which will consist of Mental Ability Test and Picture Perception and Discussion Test. Date/ time and venue of Preliminary Selection once allotted will not be changed at any stage. Candidates are required to appear at the Venue with the following documents: 
• One copy of computer generated pre-filled online application. 
• Original passing certificate and mark sheet of tenth class for date of birth verification. 
• Original mark sheet and certificates of 10+2 examination.
• Original certificate and mark sheets (all semesters and years) of BE/B Tech /Graduation as the case may be.
• Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, voter I card, college ID card or any other photo identity proof.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable) in original as per Govt of India format. 
• Current and Valid Commercial Pilot License (approved by DGCA) in original for Asst Comdt CPL entry only.
• Final Selection. The candidates qualifying above Preliminary Selection will be called for Final Selection. The date and venue for Final Selection Board will be uploaded on Indian Coast Guard website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in The Final Selection will consist of Psychologist test, Group Testing and Interview (Personality test).

PSB Interview Tests

• Mental Ability Test
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test.

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Passing Out Parade POP Air Force Academy July 2013. The Combined Graduation Parade of Flight Cadets of all branches of Indian Air Force, who successfully completed their basic and professional training, was reviewed by the Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh at Air force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad. General Bikram Singh awarded Commission to the graduating Flight Cadets on behalf of the Honourable President of India.

180 Flight Cadets of whom 21 were women passed out and joined the main stream of the Indian Air Force in their respective branches. The Parade marked the culmination of the cadet’s training and commencement of Commissioned Service for those that underwent their training at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Air Force Administrative College-Coimbatore, Air Force Station-Hakimpet, Air Force Station-Yelahanka and Air Force Station-Begumpet.

The COAS, General Bikram Singh, on his arrival on 21 Jun 13 was Chief Guest at a Ceremonial Guest Night with passing out Flight Cadets and their parents wherein trophies and medals were awarded by him to cadets who excelled in their respective branches.

In his address to the newly Commissioned Officers, the COAS impressed upon the building of the intrinsic qualities of leadership, and placing the highest value in honor, integrity, and selflessness to ensure that the interest of the country, the Service and subordinates comes before ones own, always and every time.

He further emphasized the importance of strong and determined character while sharing all hardships and dangers that ones subordinates are exposed. He exhorted the cadets to transcend ethnic, religious and regional differences to promote a stronger India through an integrated approach.

Also Check:

• IMA Passing Out Parade June 2013
• IMA Passing Out Parade Dec 2012
• Navy Passing Out Parade May 2013
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source: ADGPI – Indian Army

 About SSBCrack Editorial Team

The Editorial Team of SSBCrack consists of a group of Professional writers and aspirants. Their main aim is to provide up to date information regarding SSB Interviews and sharing quality information about Indian Defence to help aspirants. Mail us to join our editorial team now.