i was born in octiber 2000, will i be eligible for CDS OTA I and II in 2025?

Hi Nikita,

Based on your birthdate in October 2000, you will turn 25 years old in October 2025. For the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination, which includes the Officer Training Academy (OTA) entry, the age eligibility criteria generally require candidates to be between 19 to 25 years old at the time of applying.

Here’s how it applies to your situation:

- CDS OTA I 2025: The notification for CDS OTA I exam is usually released in October or November of the previous year. For the 2025 exam, if you are still 24 years old in October/November 2024 (before you turn 25 in October 2025), you will be eligible to apply for CDS OTA I 2025.

- CDS OTA II 2025: The notification for CDS OTA II exam is typically released around May or June of the same year. For the 2025 exam, if you are still 24 years old in May/June 2025 (before you turn 25 in October 2025), you will be eligible to apply for CDS OTA II 2025.

Therefore, based on your birthdate in October 2000, you should be eligible to apply for both CDS OTA I and CDS OTA II exams in 2025, provided you meet all other eligibility criteria such as educational qualifications, physical standards, etc., as specified in the official notification by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Hope it helps you!