Yeah, you can join Indian Navy through OTA by CDS exam. 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.

CDS exam Eligibility Criteria

For Indian Military Academy/Officers' Training Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent

Age Limit

Officers’ Training Academy 19-25 years

Scheme of Examination

Officers' Training Academy

All the papers are of objective type.

Subject Marks
English 100
General Knowledge 100
Total 200

Contact details

Union Public Service Commision
Man Singh Road Area, New Delhi,
Delhi (state) 110069 ‎
011 2338 5271 ‎ •

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