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7 months agoContributor-Level 6
In CDS, written exam comprises three papers namely English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics aiming for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA). There are two papers for candidates aiming for the Officers Training academy (OTA).
For IMA, INA, AFA: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics
For OTA: English and General Knowledge
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7 months agoContributor-Level 6
The UPSC released the CDS 2 2025 admit card on the official website. The CDS 2 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 14, 2025.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 6
In the last month of preparation for CDS 1 2026, candidates should focus on comprehensive revision of all the key topics, practice mock tests regularly, Work on weak areas, frequent revision, update yourself with current affairs, maintain physical and mental health, focus on areas in which you feel less confident, go through previous year question papers, analyse performance after each mock test, focus on time management, etc.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
The eligibility criteria for CDS exam is you must have to be graduate in any stream or in last year of graduation. Aspirants should study about General knowledge, English and Maths and try to improve their confidence and communication skills. The interview process known as SSB will take 5 days.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
The UPSC conducts the National-level Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam to choose candidates who wish to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA). The CDS I 2025 exam has its scheduled date set as April 13, 2025 while the CDS II 2025 takes place once every year. All aspiring candidates need to meet age criteria of 19-24 years for IMA selection while candidates for INA must fall within 19-22 years and applicants for AFA must be between 19-23 years. To qualify for the role applicants need a graduate degree from any field of study. The application fee is INR 200 for general candi
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) organizes the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination as two annual sessions. The CDS examination application fee amounts to INR 200 for General and OBC male applicants yet female candidates along with SC and ST candidates are never required to pay any fee.
Female/SC/ST - free;
Gerenal/OBC (MALE)- INR 200;
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Males with Nursing degrees can submit applications for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam as Short Service Commission (SSC) Military Nursing Service applicants. Candidates seeking enrollment in the CDS exam need to possess an academic Nursing degree from an accredited institution along with being between 19-24 years of age. General or OBC candidates need to pay INR 200 for their CDS exam application. However, SC/ST applicants do not require payment of any fee. Twice annually the examination takes place before aspirants progress to written exams which are followed by SSB interviews along with medical examinations.
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