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a year agoBeginner-Level 3
The medical standard fixed for CDS including eyesight i.e., - for a male candidates the minimum acceptable visual acuity are distant Vision (corrected) better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/18 and for women candidates the minimum acceptable visual acuity are distant Vision (corrected) better eye 6/6, worse 6/18, Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 D including Astigmatism.
The medical standard fixed for OTA including eyesight i.e., the candidates should have at least 6/12 uncorrected vision (vision without glasses) and a corrected vision of 6/6 (with glasses) The candidates should not have Myopia or nearsightedness of more than 0.75 i.e., t
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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 National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy Course offer admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings through the NDA exam. To choose qualified applicants for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA), the CDS exam is administered. The syllabus for CDS and NDA differs. The NDA syllabus is divided into classes 10, 11, and 12. In contrast, the CDS syllabus adheres to graduation-level standards. Maths and GAT make up the two halves of the NDA course. The three sections of the CDS syllabus are General Awareness, English, and Elementary Maths. T
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Follow the below list of age limits for the 2024UPSC CDS exam:
Indian Military Academy (IMA): In Indian Milatary Academy the condiate should be born between 2nd Jan 2001 to 1st Jan 2006. Also in Indian Naval Academy the same criteria is applied.
Air Force Academy: The candidates who has an age between 20 to 24 years as of 1st Jan 2024, or should be born between 2nd Jan 2001 to 1st Jan 2004.
Officers' Training Academy (OTA): For Officers' Training Academy the candidate must has an age between 19 to 25 years or should be born in between 2nd Jan 2000 to 1st Jan 2006 for both men and women.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Yes. Candidate can join IAF post LASIK surgery but under the medical guidlines released by defence forces. Also LASIK surgery should not have been carried out before the age of 20 years. Candidate must have normal 6/6 vision and all the other eye sight criterias such myopia and hypermetropia should not be there. Candidate should have normal binocular vision. Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible.
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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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the CDS 1 2024 admit card a week before the exam is conducted. The UPSC CDS 1 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 21, 2024. The candidates will be able to download their admit card through the candidates' login on the official website-upsc.gov.in.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
To be eligible for the CDS exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 19 years old when applying for the CDS exam. The age limit for female candidates is generally the same as for male candidates, ranging from 19 to 25 years
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognized university. Final-year students who are expected to complete their degree before the commencement of the respective academy's training can also apply
- Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee permanen
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2 years ago
Guide-Level 14
Below is the syllabus for CDS exam:
1. English Section:
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting the Error
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- Sentence Arrangement
- Ordering of words in Sentence
- Sentence Improvement/Correction
2. Mathematics Section:
- Arithmetic (Number System, Time and Work, Profit and Loss)
- Elementary Number Theory
- Algebra (Basic operations, Remainder Theorem, Simultaneous Equations)
- Trigonometry (Simple trigonometric identities, Heights and Distances)
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Circles, Polygons)
- Mensuration (Areas, Volumes)
- Statistics (Data Collection, Graphical Representation)
3. General Knowledge Section:
- Indian History
- Poli
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