UPSC Combined Defence Services exam 2014
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be conducting the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination on February 9, 2014. Aspirants seeking admission to various academic programmes offered at Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy among others should take this exam.
CDS Eligibility conditions:
Take a look below at the detailed CDS exam eligibility norms for candidates to be able to appear for the recruitment process.
Age limit:
| 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:
| MA & 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 |
Exam structure:
| Written Examination |
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| (a) For Indian Military Academy
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1. English (Objective type) |
100 Marks |
| 2. General Knowledge |
100 Marks |
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| 3. Elementary Mathematics (Objective type) |
100 Marks |
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| Total |
300 Marks |
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| (b) For Officers’ Training Academy
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1. English (Objective type) |
100 Marks |
| 2. General Knowledge (Objective type) |
100 Marks |
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| Total |
200 Marks |
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| Marks for SSB Interviews |
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| IMA, NA and AFA |
300 marks |
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| OTA |
200 Marks |
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Application fee:
| General and OBC category candidates |
Rs. 200 |
| SC/ST/Female category candidates |
Exempted from paying application fee |
| Fees should be paid in the form of cash at any State Bank of India branch. |
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| Fees also can be paid through online mode using SBI Visa/Master credit or debit card. |
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Important dates:
| Events |
Important dates |
| Date of notification |
November 2, 2013 |
| Last date for receipt of application |
December 2, 2013 |
| Date of examination |
February 9, 2014 |
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