Education Qualification For UPSC Exam

I want to know the educational qualification required top apply for UPSC Combined Defence Service Examination CDS exam?

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The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.

CDS Educational Qualification

Education:

For IMA and OTA-

You need a degree of a recognized university.

For INA-

Degree in engineering is required.

For AFA-

You should have a recognized degree and Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Women candidates are eligible for OTA only.

Age Limit-

Indian Military Academy 19-24 years

Air Force Academy 19-23 years

Naval Academy 19-22 years

Officers’ Training Academy 19-25 years

Exam Pattern

S.No. Paper / Subject Questions Duration Marks
1 English 120 2 Hours 100
2 General Knowledge 120 2 Hours 100
3 Elementary Mathematics 100 2 Hours 100

Elementary Mathematics is not required for admission to Officers Training Academy (OTA).

There is penalty for wrong answers.