Eligibility Criteria

The candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for CDS examination. Candidates should fulfill the exam at the following levels:

1. Nationality:- A candidate should be: 1. The Citizenship of India. 2. The subject of Nepal/Bhutan. 3. Tibetan refugee who had been migrated to India before January 01, 1962 with the intention of Permanent Settle. 4. An individual of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire & Vietnam for permanent settle purpose in India.

2. Age Limit:- The aspirants can check the age limit of the CDS 2019 Exam (II) for various posts in Combined Defence Services from the table below:

CDS Department Age
Indian Military Academy Not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 

and not later than 1st

January, 2001 only are eligible.

Indian Naval Academy Not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 

and not later than 1st
January, 2001 only are eligible.

Indian Air Force Academy 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 

2020

Officers’ Training Academy Not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 

and not later than 1st
January, 2001 only are eligible.

Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 

and not later than 1st

 

January, 2001 only are eligible.

Gender Requirement for CDS 2019

CDS Department Gender
Indian Military Academy Male
Indian Naval Academy Male
Indian Air Force Academy Male
Officer Training Academy Male
Officer Training Academy Female

What Physical Standards are required for UPSC CDS 2019? The aspirants who have applied for different posts of CDS 2019 should be mentally and physically fit in order to meet the physical standard guidelines, as mentioned in the official notification. 3. Educational Qualification Check the educational qualification requirement of the CDS 2019 exam for different job posts from the table below.

Post Educational Eligibility Criteria
IMA Graduate from Recognized University
INA Engineering Degree from Recognized University
AFA Engineering Degree (Physics & Math at 10+2) or B. Tech

 from Recognized University

OTA Graduate from Recognized University

CDS COACHING – Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The aspirants who are preparing for UPSC CDS 2019 exam should be aware of the latest CDS exam pattern and Syllabus. Analysis of the pattern and proper understanding of the important topics of the syllabus will help students score better in this exam.

CDS 2019: Important Dates

Vacancy

UPSC will organize the CDS 2019 Examination for the respective vacancies on 3rd February 2019 to get the admission in the following courses:
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Eligibility Criteria

The candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for CDS examination. Candidates should fulfill the exam at the following levels:
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CDS 2019 Exam Pattern

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess Degree of a recognised University or equivalent for S.No-1, Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ Institution for S.No-2, Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering for S.No-3 Posts.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on SSB (Stage I & II). Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception, Description Test (PP&DT) (Stage I) & Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference (Stage II).

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