CDS Exam UPSC

I want to apply for UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam so can you tell me the eligibility and the pattern of the exam?

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

CDS Eligibility-

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 19-25 years
Officers’ Training Academy 19-25 years

CDS Exam pattern-

Indian Military Academy / Air Force Academy / Naval Academy -

All the papers are of objective type.

Subject Marks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Elementary Mathematics 100
Total 300

Officers' Training Academy -

Subject Marks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Total 200