CDS Eligibility
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5 days ago
Scholar-Level 18
Yes MP Bhoj university is UGC recognised university, so it's all open and distance learning courses are recognised. So you are eligible for CDS exam.
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a month agoContributor-Level 6
Candidates can check below the CDS 2 2025 age limit:
- IMA: Candidates for IMA should be unmarried and must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007.
- INA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007, can apply for INA.
- AFA: To apply for AFA, the age of candidates should be between 20 and 24 years. They must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2006. The upper age limit of candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
The eligibility criteria for CDS exam is you must have to be graduate in any stream or in last year of graduation. Aspirants should study about General knowledge, English and Maths and try to improve their confidence and communication skills. The interview process known as SSB will take 5 days.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 6
According to your documents, at 23 years and 5 months old, you meet the age criteria for both the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA) through the CDS2 examination.the official age limits are
IMA: Unmarried male candidates born between July 2,2001, and July 1,2006.
OTA: Unmarried male candidates born between July 2,2000, and July 1,2006.
Since eligibity is based on date of birth mentioned on the documents, age 22 years doesn't affect your application.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, a CDS officer typically wouldn't become a General because a CDS officer is a distinguished officer from any of the three services who has already reached a high rank before being appointed to the CDS position and the CDS position has a fixed tenure, typically two years.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
You are not qualified to qualify for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam in 2021 based on your birthdate of July 25, 1997. For the majority of entries, the age limit for CDS is often between 19 and 24 years old. You may have been qualified because you would have turned 24 in 2021; but, eligibility is also dependent on other variables like educational background and other entry requirements. Make careful to verify the most recent eligibility requirements and dates for CDS tests in the future.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Indeed, there is a physical exam as part of the selection process for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam. Many applicants are turned down following the physical exam because they weren't fit. To be enrolled in the Indian Armed Forces Academies, candidates must pass a written, mental, physical, and interview exam. It is recommended that candidates take the medical and physical examinations before completing the CDS application.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination (also known as CDS) to candidates seeking commissions as officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Candidates must meet the CDS eligibility requirements in order to be eligible for the exam. A degree in any field from an accredited university is the prerequisite for admission to the IMA and Officers' Training Academy. Applicants to the Indian Naval Academy need to be graduates of an accredited university with a degree in engineering. Candidates for the Air Force Academy must be graduates of an accredited university with a degree in eng
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The age for the CDS Exam is calculated based on a specific reference date: January 1st of the year of the examination.
Here's what to remember:
- The age limit varies depending on the specific Academy and entry scheme you choose within the CDS.
- They consider your age as of January 1st, not your birthday.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, married girls can apply for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam. The eligibility criteria for the CDS exam allow both married and unmarried women to apply. Here are the key points regarding the eligibility of married girls for the CDS exam:
- Marital Status: According to the CDS eligibility criteria, unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible to apply for the CDS exam
- OTA (Officers Training Academy): Married girls can apply for the OTA (Officers Training Academy) under the Short Service Commission. However, it's importa
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