The Combined Defence Services or CDS Examination is conducted 2 times a year by the UPSC for recruitment into the Officers Training Academy, Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy. The Notification for the Combined Defence Services exam is usually released in the months of October and June, and the examinations are conducted in February and November respectively. Only unmarried graduates are eligible to apply for Combined Defence Services exam. Successful candidates are admitted into the respective Academies after an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
Educational Qualification
For Indian Military Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent
For Officers Training Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent
For Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering
For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or BE/BTech
Age Limit
Indian Military Academy: 19-24 years
Air Force Academy: 19-23 years
Naval Academy: 19-24 years
Officers Training Academy: 19-25 years
Selection Process
Candidates successful in the Combined Defence Services written exam are then called for an interview by a SSB which checks a candidate's suitability for a career in the Indian Armed Forces. The Services Selection Board interview lasts for almost one week, during which a candidate has to undergoes various physical and psychological tests to determine whether or not he is officer material. Candidates cleared by the Services Selection Board are finally admitted into the above mentioned academies, and after successful completion of training, they are inducted into the armed forces.
Important Dates
Date of Notification for CDS Examination 1 : 2nd Week of November Every Year
Date of Examination for CDS Examination 1 : 3rd Sunday of February Every Year
Date of Notification for CDS Examination 2 : 2nd Week of May Every Year
Date of Examination for CDS Examination 2 : 2nd Week of September Every Year
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