Combined Defence Services Exam is conducted by the UPSC two times in a year for admissions to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA).

Important dates-

Releasing Date of CDS (II) 2016 Notification: 16th July 2016

Online applications can be filled from 16th July 2016 to 12th August 2016

CDS (II) 2016 Admit Cards Download Date: SEPT OCT 2016

Date of Commencement of Exam: 23rd Oct 2016 (Sunday)

Duration of Exam: 01 Day

CDS Eligibility

For IMA and OTA

You need a degree of a recognized university

For INA

Degree in engineering is required

For AFA

You should have a recognized degree and Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level

Women candidates are eligible for OTA only.

Age-limits:

19-24 Years Indian Military Academy
19-22 Years Naval Academy
19-23 Years Air Force Academy
19-25 Years Officers’ Training Academy

Exam Pattern

S.No. Paper / Subject Questions Duration Marks
1 English 120 2 Hours 100
2 General Knowledge 120 2 Hours 100
3 Elementary Mathematics 100 2 Hours 100