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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Based on past performance trends and the exam's degree of difficulty, the anticipated cut-off scores for the CDS 2 2024 exam have been calculated. The expected cut-off scores for the written exam are 139 to 145 for the Air Force Academy (AFA), 112 to 118 for the Indian Naval Academy (INA), and 129 to 135 for the Indian Military Academy (IMA). The anticipated cut-off scores for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) are 94 to 99 for women and 97 to 103 for males. Due to the modest difficulty of the exam, especially in the General Knowledge component, these projections show a minor decline when compared to previous exams.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
On September 20, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results of the CDS 2 2024 exam. Candidates hoping to get admission to esteemed Indian defence schools like the Indian Naval Academy (INA) and the Indian Military Academy (IMA) must pass this crucial exam. 8,796 applicants in all passed the test, advancing to the next round of the selection process, which consists of interviews with the Service Selection Board (SSB). Candidates can view their results on the official UPSC website. The actual exam was held on September 1, 2024. Additionally, candidates will be able to quickly determine their status because the
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
CDS officers enjoy many perks like: They get decent salary packages. The starting salary in the Indian Army is around Rs. 56,100 per month. They receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Uniform Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, and Children Education Allowance and also get Ration Money Allowance (RMA). They are entitled to a pension after retirement. CDS Officers and their families are entitled to free or subsidized accommodation alongwith access to free medical care at military hospitals.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 1 examination 2026 vacancies on the official website. It will be released around for various defence services.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The CDS exam requires in depth knowledge and clarity of concepts or conceptual clarity. So, regular solving of mock tests is important. It provides an additional advantage that a candidate requires to score good in the exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The CDS exam is conducted twice a year for admission to IMA, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. Basically, it works as a tool for students to prepare for an upcoming exam. Candidate will get an idea of the actual examination. Mock tests make candidates realise their mistakes that must be taken care of before going to the exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The candidates who will qualify for the CDS 2 result in 2026 will proceed to the SSB interview. The CDS 2 result 2026 will be released on the official website. Basically, the result PDF, cut-off marks, and the final merit-list will guide candidates on their next steps, mainly for the SSB interview round.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The CDS exam consists of English, General Knowledge, and Maths. The result will be prepared in PDF and have the names and roll numbers of all successful candidates. The scorecard will be released at upsc.gov.in.
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