My date of birth is December 2000 , can I appear for cds ota in April 2026

Yes, You are eligible to apply for CDS OTA 2026(April exam) Based on your date of birth

Make sure you also:

• Graduation degree from a recognised(Or are in the final year).
• Or unmarried(For OTASSC non-technical entry).
• Meet the required, medical and physical standard as per SSB/UPSE Norms .

Yes, You are eligible to apply for CDS OTA 2026(April exam) Based on your date of birth

Make sure you also:

• Graduation degree from a recognised(Or are in the final year).
• Or unmarried(For OTASSC non-technical entry).
• Meet the required, medical and physical standard as per SSB/UPSE Norms .

To find out if you can take the CDS OTA exam in April 2026, we should review the age requirements and all the other eligibility conditions.

The Eligibility Criteria for participating in CDS OTA program are stated below.

Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) and Officers’ Training Academy (Men) are open to candidates in the age group of 19 to 25 years.

A person should have graduated from a recognized University or an equivalent institution.

Determining Your Age

In April 2026, a person who was born in December 2000 would be about 25 years of age.

You will be eligible for the CDS OTA exam in April 2026, since at that time, you will be between 19 and 25 years old.

Adhere to the UPSC requirements of education and other what is expected by UPSC. It’s also necessary to confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria given on the CDS website.