The "Combined Defence Services"Examination (CDS) is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the:

Indian Military Academy
Officers Training Academy
Indian Naval Academy and
Indian Air Force Academy

Important dates:

CDS Exam Date 2016

Notification of CDS will be Announced on
16th of July month, Year 2016

CDS Exam Application Form receipt Date will be
12th of August month, Year 2016

CDS Written Examination will be held on
23rd of October month, Year 2016

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

Education:

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.

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