Hello,

There is no such special post for the students who have graduated in Bachelors of Pharmacy. Combined Defence Service Entrance Examination is an entrance examination for admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy. There are various posts and responsibilities the prospectus of the each wing is as follows

• Candidates enrolled as Gentleman/Lady Cadets in Officers Training Academy will undergo a course of training at the Officers’ Academy for approximately 49 Weeks. On successful completion of training Gentleman/Lady Cadets are granted Short Service Commission in the rank of Lt. From the date of successful completion of training. University of Madras will award "Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies" to all cadets who successfully complete Pre-commissioning training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
• Candidates who have successful completed training in Indian Air Force Academy will be commissioned as Flying Officer. Time scale promotions to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander and Group Captain are granted on completion of 2 years, 6 years, 13 years and 26 years of successful service respectively.
• Candidates who have joined in Indian Military Academy will undergo a course of training for about 18 months. Candidates will be enrolled under the Army Act as Gentlemen cadets. Gentlemen cadets will be dealt with the ordinary disciplinary purposes under the rules and regulations of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
• Candidates joining in Indian Naval Academy  undergoing training at the Academy will be appointed as cadets in the Executive Branch of the Navy.

Hello,

The minimum Educational Qualification Requirement to be eligible to apply for Combined Defence Service (CDS) Entrance is Bachelors Degree from a recognized board. If you have passed or appearing in final year Bachelors Degree in any of the arts stream then you are eligible to apply for Indian Military Academy and Officers Training Academy (Men) if you are a male candidate. If you are a female candidate then you can select Officers Training Academy (Women). The eligibility criteria to apply for IMA, OTA (Men) and OTA (Women) is that a candidate must have passed Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized board. To be eligible to apply for Indian Naval  Academy a candidate must have passed or appear in final year B.E/B.Tech examination. To be eligible to apply for Air Force Academy a candidate must have passed or appear in Final year Bachelors Degree examination and must have studied Mathematics and Physics in 10+2 level.

To check the eligibility criteria to appear for CDS click on the link below

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

Hello,

Through Combined Defence Service (CDS) Entrance examination one can join in the following Academies

• Indian Military Academy
• Indian Naval Academy
• Air Force Academy
• Officers Training Academy (Men)
• Officers Training Academy (Women)

The eligibility criteria is different for each Academy and the candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria of the respective academy. The eligibility criteria is as follows

Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy (Men) and Officers Training Academy (Women)

• The candidate must have passed Bachelor's Degree in any discipline ( such as BA , B.Com , B.Sc , BBA , BCA , B.Tech etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent institute

Indian Naval Academy

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/ College

Air Force Academy

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor degree in engineering

Considering the eligibility criteria you are eligible to apply for Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy (Men) if you are a candidate. If you are a female candidate then you can apply for Officers Training Academy (Women) only as you haven't studied Mathematics and Physics in 10+2 level. To check the eligibility criteria click on the link given below

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

Hi

No, you aren't eligible.

This is because,

Though you meet age criteria, you are still in 2nd year graduation and thus not eligible as to be eligible you should have either completed your graduation or should have been in final year of graduation

For your reference,

CDS eligibility criteria is given below:-

-------------------) Educational qualifications

††††† Those who are in final year of graduation are also eligible.

-------------------) Age limit & Marital status:-

-------------) Nationality

To get the complete eligibility criteria go through the link given below:-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

Thank you

Hi

With your date of birth, you will be 22 years old in 2025 and so yes you will be eligible for CDS-1, 2025

For your reference,

CDS eligibility criteria is given below:-

-------------------) Educational qualifications

††††† Those who are in final year of graduation are also eligible.

-------------------) Age limit & Marital status:-

-------------) Nationality

To get the complete eligibility criteria go through the link given below:-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

Thank you

Hello aspirant,

hope you are doing great. Candidates between the ages of 19 and 24 are eligible for the AFA position, according to the CDS age limit guidelines. Indian Military Academy (IMA): 19 – 24 years, Air Force Academy: 19 – 23 years, and Indian Naval Academy (INA): 19 – 22 years are the age groups for CDS 2.

As According to the date of birth you 23 years old and only eligible for few categories of above academies you can check this in detail through the below link:

https://competition.careers360.com/exams/cds#:~:text=CDS%20exam%202022%20is%20conducted,criteria%20are%20eligible%20for%20CDS.

ALL THE BEST

Hello Aspirant,

Right now you are approx. 21 years old and according to your age after 3 years which will be 25 in 2025 you shall be eligible for CDS 2025 only for OTA course so you can appear for CDS 2025 and for your reference the age criteria for different courses is mentioned below :-

>> Indian Military Academy - 19 to 24 years

>> Indian Naval Academy - 19 to 24 years

>> Air Force Academy - 20 to 24 years

>> Officers' Training Academy (Men) - 19 to 25 years

>> Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) - 19 to 25 years

Apart from the age criteria there are some other parameters upon which your eligibility will be determined like your educational qualification which goes like :-

**Indian Military Academy - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute

**Indian Naval Academy - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ College

**Air Force Academy - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor degree in engineering

**OTA (Men) - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute

**OTA (Women - Non-Technical) - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute

For detailed eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

Hello Aspirant,

INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY

• Age limit - 19-24
• Date of Birth - 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2004

INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY

• Age limit - 19-24
• DOB - 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2004

AIR FORCE ACADEMY

• Age limit - 20-24
• Date of Birth - 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2003

OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN)

• Age limit - 19-25
• DOB - 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004

OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN)

• Age limit - 19-25
• DOB - 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004

I hope it helps.

Thank you.

Hello Aspirant,

Yes you will be eligible for CDS 2025 Examination.

By 2025 you will be of approx. 24 years old and according to your age you will be eligible only for OTA course through CDS 2025 so you can appear for CDS 2025 and for your reference the age criteria for different courses is mentioned below :-

>> Indian Military Academy - 19 to 24 years

>> Indian Naval Academy - 19 to 24 years

>> Air Force Academy - 20 to 24 years

>> Officers' Training Academy (Men) - 19 to 25 years

>> Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) - 19 to 25 years

Apart from the age criteria there are some other parameters upon which your eligibility will be determined like your educational qualification which goes like :-

**Indian Military Academy - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute

**Indian Naval Academy - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ College

**Air Force Academy - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor degree in engineering

**OTA (Men) - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute

**OTA (Women - Non-Technical) - Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute

For detailed eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

Hello aspirant,

Hope you are doing well..!!!

According to mature measures, an applicant age must under 25 . What's more, in 2025 , your age will 24 , so yes you are qualified for CDS Exam 2025 for Airforce Academy

Age Limit for CDS Exam (Academy-wise)

Albums Age Limit and Marital Status

Foundation Age Limit Marital Status

Indian Military Academy :19-24 years Unmarried

Indian Naval Academy : 19-22 years Unmarried

Aviation based armed forces Academy : 19-23 years<25 years unmarried or >25 years, both married and unmarried.

Hope this information helps you!!!

All the best!!!