Hello,

To be eligible for CDS exam the age limit is of 19-25 years and the candidate needs to be a graduate to be eligible  to give CDS exam. There is no age relaxation for reserved category candidates in the CDS examination. So if you satisfy the above eligibility criteria only then you will be eligible. Two years gap has nothing to do with the eligibility for CDS exam. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the exam conducting body for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination.

Hello Aspirant,

No,2 years drop won't affect your CDS Exam.

The eligibility for CDS Exam is graduation from any stream and minimum 50% and also before the age of 24.

You can check the eligibility here:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-exam#CDS-Eligibility-Criteria-2021