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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Hello dear,
CDS stands for Combined Defence Services exam. It is a national-level examination held annually to recruit eligible young individuals for various armed forces throughout India. This exam provides individuals with a great opportunity who dream of serving the nation by part of being in the armed forces.
UPSC CDS exam is conducted to select candidates in the following armed forces:
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Airforce
- Naval Academy
- Officers Training Academy
- CDS Examination syllabus comprises of three papers – General Knowledge, English, and Mathematics. Mathematics is not asked in the OTA Category. To clear any gov
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Different instutes have different rules on the marital status for the CDS exam. The criteria for the marital status for various defence institutes have been given below for the candidates:
- For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried
- For Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried
- For Indian Air Force: Married and Unmarried
Note: The married candiddates must be equal to or above 25 years. However, during the training the candidates will not be provided with any married accommodation nor they can live out from the academy premises with the family.
- For OTA Male: Umarried
- For OTA Female: Unmarried, Divorcees (in possession of divorce documents)
New answer posted
2 years agoContributor-Level 10
CDS stands for Combined Defence Services exam. It is a national-level examination held annually to recruit eligible young individuals for various armed forces throughout India. This exam provides individuals with a great opportunity who dream of serving the nation by part of being in the armed forces.
UPSC CDS exam is conducted to select candidates in the following armed forces:
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Airforce
- Naval Academy
- Officers Training Academy
FOR CDS 2023 -
- Understand The Syllabus and exam Format. Examine the exam syllabus and exam pattern if you want to pass the CDS exam. .
- Practice Mock Exams and Previous Year Papers. 
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
1. Identify transferable skills: CDS officers should identify the skills that they have developed during their military career that can be transferred to the private sector. This may include leadership, strategic thinking, risk management, project management, and communication skills.
2. Research industries and companies: CDS officers should research industries and companies that align with their skills and interests. They can use their network or job search websites to explore job opportunities in various industries and companies.
3. Update their resume
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
1. Leadership: CDS officers are trained to lead and manage large organizations, inspire and motivate teams, and make strategic decisions. The ability to lead and manage people is a highly sought-after skill in the private sector.
2. Strategic thinking: CDS officers are trained to think strategically and analyze complex situations. They can develop and implement effective strategies to achieve organizational goals, which is a valuable skill in the p
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