CDS Means Combined Defence Service

Combined Defence Services (CDS) is a exam for those who want to join the Indian defence services after completing there graduation.

This CDS Exam is Conducting by The Union Public Service Commission Two Times in a Every year.

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-limits:

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

UPSC CDS Exam Pattern

The Written Test has three sections of English, Elementary mathematics and General Knowledge.
The CDS Exam will have Objective Type (multiple choice answers) questions only.
Each paper is of 100 marks and the time duration for each test is 2 hours.
for Officers Training Academy, the candidates have to appear for two exams on General Awareness and English respectively and the total marks is 200

Exam Dates:

(i) Notification of Examination
August and March

(ii) Conduct of Examination
February and August

Books for CDS exam preparation:

Pathfinder CDS Examination Conducted by UPSC Paperback



CDS Combined Defence Services Examination Practice Papers