CDS (Combined Defence Services)
The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy.
UPSC conducts the CDS test two times every year.
Age Limit:
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 years |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 years |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 years |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 years |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 years |
CDS Exam Eligibility: Educational Qualifications
| ACADEMY | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | Graduation Degree |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths) |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | Graduation, B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics &Maths) |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | Graduation Degree |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | Graduation Degree |
Exam Pattern:
UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy
| Subjects/ Sections | Total Duration | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| English | 2 hours | 120 | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 hours | 120 | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 hours | 100 | 100 |
UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for Officers’ Training Academy
| subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Marks |
| English | 2 hours | 120 | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 hours | 120 | 100 |