To apply for the OTA Exam you need to write the entrance exam and the entrance exam which you need to write is the CDS Exam

CDS stands for Combined Defence Service conducted by UPSC is conducted fro candidates to join in defence forces of India

Eligibility Criteria :

Educational Qualifications:
IMA & OTA
Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

Naval Academy
B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

Air Force Academy
B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

Age Limit :

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

Examination Pattern :
For Officers’ Training Academy
1. English (Objective type) 100 Marks
2. General Knowledge (Objective type) 100 Marks
Total 200 Marks

Tentative Schedule


(i) Notification of Examination August and March

(ii) Conduct of Examination February and August