Combined Defence Services Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for admissions to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA).

The CDS Exam 2016 will conduct on 23 October, 2016

UPSC CDS (II) 2016 Important Dates

Notification Date: 16 July, 2016

Last Date to Apply: 12 August, 2016

CDS Exam Date: 23 October, 2016

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 Limit-

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

Exam Pattern

Paper / Subject Questions Duration Marks
English 120 2 Hours 100
General Knowledge 120 2 Hours 100
Elementary Mathematics 100 2 Hours 100

Elementary Mathematics is not required for admission to Officers Training Academy (OTA). There is penalty for wrong answers.