Union Public Service Commission is conducting every year Combined Defence Services Examination for interested candidates.

Detail of Union Public Service Commission Combined Defence Services Examination:

Notification of Examination:
August and March

Conduct of Examination:
February and August

Age-limits:
For various posts:

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


Educational Qualifications:

For IMA & OTA
Candidates have Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

For Naval Academy:
Candidates have B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

For Air Force Academy:
Candidates have B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

Important Dates:

Releasing Date of CDS 2016 Notification: 16th July 2016
Online applications can be filled from 16th July 2016 to 12th August 2016
CDS 2016 Admit Cards Download Date: SEPT OCT 2016
Date of Commencement of Exam: 23rd Oct 2016 (Sunday)
Duration of Exam: 01 Day