UPSC CDS 2024 will release the notification for the recruitment of the officers in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force on 20, December 2023. We provide details about notification, eligibility criteria, exam date, selection process, age limit, and exam pattern.Â
What is the CDS Exam?
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the CDS Examination. The CDS Exam means the Combined Defence Services Examination. This exam is conducted twice a year. The objective of the CDS exam is to select candidates where they are selected for various Branches of Armed forces.Â
CDS Examination Events Details
| Important Event Details | |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Name of the examination |
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS 2024) |
| Name of the post | Officers in the Indian Armed Forces |
| Date of notification | 20-12-2023 |
| Application start date | 20-12-2023 |
| Last date | 09-01-2024 |
| Download admit card | To be announced |
| Date of Examination | 21-04-2024 |
CDS Exam Dates 2024
The Union Public Service Commission has published the date of examination. The CDS I Examination will be held on 21, April 2024, and the CDS II Examination will be held on 1st, September 2024.
| Examination Name | Examination Date |
| CDS I | 21-04-2024 |
| CDS II | 01-09-2024 |
CDS Application Fees
The application fee for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India was as follows:
| Category | Application fee |
| General / OBCÂ | RS 200/- |
| SC / ST / Female | No fee |
CDS Application From
Here are the steps to fill out the online application:Â
- Visit the official website.
- Read the notification carefully.
- open the online application from from the UPSC website.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online through the provided payment options.
- Before final submission, review the application form to ensure that all the information provided is accurate and complete.
- Take a printout of the application form.
CDS Exam Eligibility 2024
Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India, subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently in India.
CDS Exam Educational Qualification
The Educational qualification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India was as follows:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| IMA | A degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| INA | A degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution |
| AFA | A degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering |
| OTA | A degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
CDS Exam Age limit
The age limit for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination was as follows:
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CDS Physical Measurement
The Physical Measurement for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India was as follows:
| Candidate | Post | Height |
| Male | IMA / OTAÂ | 157.5 cm |
| INA | 157 cm | |
| AFA | 162.5 cm | |
| Female | IMA / OTAÂ | 152 cm |
| INA | 152 cm | |
| AFA | 162.5 cm |
CDS Exam Syllabus 2024
The Syllabus for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India was as follows:
| English Language (Objective Type) |
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| General Knowledge (Objective Type) |
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| Elementary Mathematics (Objective Type) |
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CDS Exam Pattern 2024
The CDS written examination consists of three papers-Â
| Paper | Marks | Pattern |
| English Language | 100 | Objective |
| General Knowledge | 100 | Objective |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | Objective |
CDS Exam Vacancy Details
The Union Public Service Commission will publish the notification on 20, December 2023. Candidates can know the vacancy details after publishing the notification.
CDS Exam Selection Process
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) selection process is a series of steps that candidates must go through to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force as officers.
The complete selection process is divided into 5 stages –Â
| 1) Written test |
| 2) Personality Test |
| 3) Medical examination |
| 4) Merit List |
| 5) Training |