CDS

To be eligible for the CDS exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. 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
2. 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
3. Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India
4. Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the specific physical fitness requirements, including height, weight, visual acuity, and overall physical health. The physical requirements for each of the three wings (OTA, INA, AFA) are detailed in the official CDS notification
5. Marital Status: There are no specific restrictions based on marital status for most academies under CDS. Both unmarried and married candidates may be eligible, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria
6. Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of CDS exam attempts for candidates who have completed their graduation

It is essential to check the official CDS notification for any specific variations in eligibility criteria and to ensure that candidates meet all the requirements mentioned by the official body.

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
• Political Science
• Economics
• Geography
• Environment
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Current Affairs
• Defence Related Questions

4. OTA (Officers' Training Academy) Syllabus:

• General Knowledge
• English

The candidates can prepare for the CDS exam by following through pattern by being familiar with the past year examination papers, students can also refer to few books to prepare. Let yourself go through the enlisted books for CDS

Best Books for CDS English Language-  Objective General English by RS Aggarwal Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis High  and School English Grammar and Composition Books for General Knowledge and for Current Affairs Candidates need to read the newspapers regularly in order to keep themselves updated with recent events.

The books that candidates can refer to for this section are given below:

Manorama Yearbook Lucents General Knowledge Competition in Focus (Half-Yearly and Yearly) CDS books for Elementary Mathematics Best Books for Elementary Mathematics
The candidates can refer to the enlisted books for preparing for the CDS elementary mathematics:

Mathematics for CDS by RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude for Examinations paperback by RS Aggarwal.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the Combined Defence Services II (CDS 2) result on October 3, 2023. The result/merit list was released in the form of a PDF that comprises the details like roll number and name of the candidate. The candidates who are shortlisted after the written exam will be called for an SSB interview in which they will be assessed on the basis of medical, physical and medical fitness. The candidates can download the CDS 2 result by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website
• Click on the 'Written Result' tab
• Click on the Archive 
• Click on CDS 2 Result link 
• The result PDF will appear on the screen
• Download the CDS result and save it for later use

The last date to apply for the CDS 2 2023 was June 6, 2023 and theapplication correction window for the CDS 2 2023 was closed on June 13, 2023. However, the candidaets will be able to fill out the application form for the year 2024 from December 20, 2023 to January 9, 2023. The application correction window will be activated for 7 days by theUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC). On the other hand, the CDS 2 2024 application window will be activated on May 15, 2024 and will close on June 4, 2023. 

The dates for the CDS 1 & 2 have been released by the UPSC through its exam calendar for the year 2024. According the UPSC CDS calendar, the CDS 1 2024 exam will be conducted on April 21, 2024 and the CDS 2 2024 exam will be conducted on September 1, 2024.