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Aakansha Purohit

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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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Dewesh Nandan Prasad

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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)
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Aakansha Purohit

Contributor-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 -
  1. Understand The Syllabus and exam Format. Examine the exam syllabus and exam pattern if you want to pass the CDS exam. .
  2. Practice Mock Exams and Previous Year Papers. 
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Dewesh Nandan Prasad

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Here are some steps that CDS officers can take to transition to the private sector:
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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Dewesh Nandan Prasad

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CDS officers possess a unique set of skills and experience that can be highly valuable in the private sector. Some of the most in-demand skills for CDS officers in the private sector include:
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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Dewesh Nandan Prasad

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It is not necessary to buy multiple CDS books for your preparation. However, having access to multiple study materials can be helpful in strengthening your understanding of the concepts and providing you with a variety of practice questions to solve. It is recommended to choose one or two CDS books from reputable publishers that cover the entire syllabus and provide you with good quality content. You can supplement your preparation with additional study materials, such as online resources, previous year question papers, or coaching notes, if required. It is important to note that simply buying multiple CDS books will not guarantee succ
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Dewesh Nandan Prasad

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The official language of the CDS exam is English . And therefore most of the study material and books available for CDS preparation are in English . However, there are some CDS books available in other languages, especially regional languages, to cater to the needs of candidates who may not be fluent in English . Some publishers may offer CDS books in Hindi as it is one of the official languages of India. Additionally, there may be books available in other regional languages, such as Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, etc. , depending on the demand and availability. It is important to note that while it may be easier for some candidates to und
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Dewesh Nandan Prasad

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Downloading CDS books for free may NIT be legal or ethical, as these books are copyrighted material owned by their respective publishers and authors. It is important to respect intellectual rights and support the efforts of authors and publishers. While there may be some websites or online forums that offer free CDS book download, however, the candidates are advised to not use those books as they can be fabricated, outdated, or inaccurate. Additionally. , downloading a copyrighted material without permission can lead to legal consequences. It is always better to purchase the original and authorised books from reputable book stores or o
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