CDS (2) 2020 notification will be released on Aug 5; Check details here
Combined Defence Services Exam 2026 ( CDS )
Exam On - 12 Apr '26
UPSC will release CDS (2) notification 2020 and application form on August 5. The last date to apply for the exam is August 25.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release CDS (2) notification 2020 on August 5. Along with the notification, the application form will also be released. CDS application form 2020 can be filled till August 25. The written exam will be conducted across various cities in the country on November 8.
CDS is conducted twice in a year to select eligible candidates in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Selected candidates will have to undergo training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA).
- CDS 2020 Important Dates
- CDS 2020 Eligibility Criteria
- How to apply for CDS exam?
CDS 2020 Important Dates
Candidates can check below CDS 2020 dates pertaining to the exam.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification |
5-Aug-2020 |
| Release of CDS application form |
5-Aug-2020 |
| Last date to apply |
25-Aug-2020 |
| Exam date |
8-Nov-2020 |
CDS 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria.
- Candidates to apply for IMA and Officers’ Training Academy must be a graduate.
- For Indian Naval Academy, candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognised university.
- Candidates to apply for Air Force Academy, must have a degree and studied Physics and Mathematics in Class 12.
- Candidates must be physically fit to carry their responsibilities.
Read more on CDS Eligibility Criteria 2020
How to apply for CDS exam?
The steps to fill CDS application form are given below.
- Visit the official website upsc.gov.in
- Click the Part-I link to register for CDS exam
- Enter personal details, address and educational qualification to apply online for CDS
- Candidates are also required to choose their preferred branch
- Verify the details before submitting the registration form
- On successful registration, the registration ID will be generated
- Login with the registration ID to fill Part-II of application form
- Candidates need to pay the application fees. The fee for General and OBC male candidates is Rs 100 while Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from fee payment
- Select CDS exam centres
- Candidates need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature
- Submit the details and take printout of application form as well as fee receipt
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
In the CDS exam, a good score varies as per the academy. Generally as per the experts, 120 to 150+ in the written exam for IMA/INA/AFA and 90 to 110+ for OTA are considered to be the good score along with the strong SSB performance. Also, cutoff changes every year and candidates required a minimum
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Generally, the CDS 1 exam is considered to be moderate to difficult level as the syllabus is vast and consists of challenges which are subject specific. But as per the previous year trend it is moderate in difficulty level. With proper strategy, consistency and hard work exam can be cracked by the c
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Contributor-Level 6