Hi dear candidate,

The age limit for various roles in CDS are:

1) IMA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.

2) INA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.

3) OTA: 19 TO 25 years of age, 10 to 11 attempts.

This is all considering your DOB as of 26 Oct, 2005 as you are 19 years old in Aug 2025.

Know more at:

CDS Exam Dates 2025 (Out) - Check UPSC CDS 2 Complete Exam Schedule

CDS Selection Process 2025 - Written Exam, SSB Interview, DV, Pay Scale

BEST OF LUCK

Hii Aditya !

There are no fixed cap limits on CDS on number of exam attempts - only age limit matters. As per your date of birth that is 26 October 2005, if we assume that your graduation is going to end in between 2028-2029:

You will be eligible for

1. CDS IMA/AFA till oct 2029 - you have 6-8 potential attempts

2. CDS IMA till oct 2027 - 4-5 potential attempts

3. CDS OTA till oct 2030 -8-10 attempts

The above is calculated from the age eligibility criteria for respective CDS exams which is

~IMA ( indian millitary academy) - 19-24 years

~INA (indian naval academy) - 19-22 years

~AFA ( air force academy ) -20-24 years

~OTA ( officer training academy) - 19-25 years

All the best !

Hello,

CDS does not have any fixed attempt limit. You can apply till you are within the age limit. Based on your date of birth 26/10/2005:

• For INA you will be eligible till CDS 2027 (around 5 attempts).

• For IMA you will be eligible till CDS 2029 (around 9 attempts).

• For OTA you will be eligible till CDS 2030 (around 11 attempts).

Final eligibility will depend on the exact age cut-off given in each year’s notification.

Hope it helps !