Combined Defence Services Examination
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The General Knowledge section of CDS (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/cds-exam) comprises a total of 120 questions. The total marks of the test are 100. For wrong answers in this subject, 1/3 marks will be deducted as a penalty.
The General Knowledge paper is mandatory for all candidates in CDS exam. The
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Yes,by giving CDS you can go directly to OTA.
You can apply for IMA and OTA through the CDS exam. While filling the form you will be asked to give preferences of your choice of academies mentioned there (IMA/ INA/AFA/OTA). Preference once given
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You can prepare for your CDS exam for Elementary mathematics by following these below mentioned preparation tips :
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The UPSC schedules the CDS Exam (Combined Defence Services) twice a year. Candidates must meet a variety of qualifying requirements, including those related to their country, level of education, age, marital status, and physical health. Candidates taking the CDS Exam must have earned their diploma or at the
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Of Course, you are eligible for UPSC CDS examination you can apply for UPSC CDS examination after completing your graduate degree in any stream and also there is not any percentage bar to apply.
For Army any Graduate
For Air Force 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics + Graduation
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Its a great honor and pride to serve your nation as a uniformed personnel or a military man kudos to your choice. As you might be already aware that CDS OTA examination is for the recruitment for officers into Indian Army for Short Service Commission and thereafter you
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Definitely YES, any degree
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Definitely Yes you can apply for UPSC CDS exam after completing you graduation from any open UGC recognised university in india and there is not any percentage bar to apply.
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The age limit for the different wings for the CDS are provided below-
CDS Courses
CDS Age Limit
Marital Status
Indian Military Academy
19 to 24 years
Unmarried
Indian Naval Academy
Air Force Academy
20 to 24 years
Officers' Training Academy (Men)
19 to
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Combined defines exam is an exam conducted for recruiting offices to army, air force and Navy. It is conducted by UPSC. Recruitment of the candidates are to Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. Candidates who have completed their bachelor's
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