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.

Career Opportunities

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
ACADEMY
AGE LIMIT
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

A. 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
120
100

B. UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for Officers’ Training Academy

Subjects/ Sections
Total Duration
No. of Questions
Max. Marks
English
2 hours
120
100
General Knowledge
2 hours
120
100