UPSC CDS 1 Final Result Out! UPSC has released the Final Result of Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2023. Candidates have been qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2023 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in April, 2023 and SSB interviews. Candidates can download the result PDF from the link given in this article. The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the notification of the CDS 1 2024 exam around December 20, 2023. A total of 349+ vacancies are expected to be announced. The UPSC conducts the CDS exam for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officer Training Schools. Check out the below-mentioned points to learn about the CDS 2024 Exam.

• Candidates will be selected based on a written test followed by an interview. Selected candidates will be hired in their respective departments after undergoing a period of training.
• The selected candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100.

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What is CDS Exam?

The CDS (Combined Defense Services) Exam is a national-level exam conducted by  Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to select candidates for admission into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). The exam is aimed at assessing the candidates' knowledge, aptitude, and potential to join the Indian Armed Forces as commissioned officers. It consists of a written test, followed by the SSB interview. It is the gateway for defence job aspirants to join the Indian Armed Forces.

CDS Academies

Any candidate who will get selected for the CDS positions will be placed in the Academies in the below table:

CDS Exam Overview 2024

Check out the below table to have an overview of the CDS 2024 exam.

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CDS Exam Dates 2024

The following table lists important dates for CDS (1) 2024 as per the official calendar and CDS (2) 2024 as per the UPSC exam calendar.

CDS Vacancy 2024

A total number of 349+ vacancies are expected to be released for the CDS (1) 2024. The detailed vacancy distribution will be updated here once released.

CDS 2 2024 Vacancies 

Aspirants who are appearing for the CDS 2 2024 can find the detailed vacancies out for the same in the following table. Take a look over the same. Also note that this is as expected.

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CDS Exam Application Form 2024

Completing the application process for CDS 2024 is the first step to applying for recruitment by the Combined Defence Services. Candidates should be careful to enter the correct information here as the same will be printed on their CDS admit cards. Go through the step-by-step procedure given below to be able to apply it smoothly.

Step 1: You should first enter the official website of UPSC to apply for the CDS (1) 2024 Exam.

Step 2: You have to enter your credentials under the heading “Part I” of your application form.

Step 3: You should first check the eligibility criteria & then apply for the respective academy which you wish for. (Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.)

Step 4: A registration ID will be generated after “Part A” and you can proceed to “Part B” of the CDS 1 application form.

Step 5: Upload all scanned documents & signatures in the specified format. (PDF, JPEG, etc.). The candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool for this purpose.

Step 6: Finally, you need to pay the application fee and select your examination center.

Step 7: Double-check all details and finally click on “Submit”

Step 8: Keep the application number generated safely.

Step 9: Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Documents Required for CDS Application Form

Following are the documents required for completing the CDS Application process.

• Candidates require ID proof like a Passport, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, etc.
• Recent passport-size photographs of the applicant
• Signature of the applicant in the required format. (JPEG, PDF, etc.)
• Educational Qualification mark sheets are required (10th, 12th, graduation, etc.)
• Caste certificates(if applicable)
• Jammu & Kashmir domicile-related documents(if applicable)

For details on the CDS Apply Online process refer to the linked article.

CDS Application Fees 2024

The CDS 1 2024 Application Form will only be completed if you pay the application fee along with the application forms. Remember the following pointers for clarity.

• The application fee is Rs.200/- for all categories.
• The SC/ST/females do not have to pay any fees as they are exempted.
• You can pay via depositing money in SBI Bank by cash, Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using the internet banking facility of any Bank.
• You can pay offline at any branch of the State Bank Of India.

CDS Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates applying for the CDS 2 Exam should keep in mind that they have to first fulfill all the CDS Eligibility Criteria like age limit, educational qualification, etc. to be applicable to apply for their desired post.

CDS Age Limit

The very first criteria are the age criteria which vary in the case of various academies like the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, etc. as mentioned below. Let us check out the table below.

CDS Educational Qualification

The educational qualification criteria vary in each case as per the requirements of the respective academies like Officer Training Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc. The candidates can check out the educational qualification below:

(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

CDS Nationality

A candidate for the UPSC CDS recruitment exam 2024 must be one of the following:

• A Citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently in India, or Indian origins who migrated to India from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, and Ethiopia, or Vietnamese origins who migrated to India to settle permanently in India.

CDS Physical Fitness and Medical Standards

According to the UPSC rules, candidates must be physically and mentally fit. On medical grounds, a large number of qualified candidates are disqualified. As a result, candidates are highly urged to have a medical examination before applying for the Exam.

Some common defects are:

• Condition of Overweight / Underweight
• Under Sized Chest
• Piles
• Wax (Ears)
• Deviated Nasal Septum
• Tonsillitis
• Gynaecomastia
• Varicocele
• Hydrocele / Phimosis
• Male candidates must be at least 157.5 centimetres tall (157 cm for the Navy and 162.5 cm for Air Force). The minimum height requirement for female candidates is 152 cm. After all kinds of waivers/dispensations, the minimum height for all entries is 148 cm.
• Male candidates should have a well-developed chest. After complete inspiration, the minimum range of expansion should be 5 cm.
• The Body Mass Index of the aspiring candidates should be below 25.

CDS Height and Weight Standards:

• Male candidates must be at least 157.5 cm tall to be considered. (The Navy's is 157 cm, while the Air Force's is 162.5 cm for Flying Branch and 157.5 cm for Ground Duty).
• The minimum permissible height for female candidates is 152 cm.
• Gorkhas and people from the hills of India's north-eastern region, such as Garhwali and Kumaon, will be allowed to be 5 cm shorter.
• The minimum permissible height for candidates from Lakshadweep can be lowered by 2 cm. After all kinds of waivers/dispensations, the minimum height for all entries is 148 cm. If not, the candidate will be labeled a dwarf.

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CDS Air Force Visual Standards

It is required for candidates to fulfill the CDS visual requirements, which consist of Myopia, BCVA, Hypermetropia, Lasik/equivalent surgery, and Colour Perception. The table below mentions the required visual standards for CDS in detail:

CDS Gender and Marital Status Requirements

The Gender and marital status requirement for each Indian force are different. The table below mentions the Gender and Marital Status Requirements for each department:

UPSC CDS Selection Process 2024

The CDS selection process involves a few stages that the candidates have to clear with flying colors to go a step closer to obtaining their desired post in their desired academy like AFA, IMA, etc. The various selection stages include

• Written Examination: The first phase in the CDS selection procedure is the written exam. It comprises 2 hour papers. Candidates will just have to attempt the English and General Knowledge sections of the examination for admission to the officer training academy. Candidates for the Indian Naval Academy, Indian Maritime Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy must pass all three papers: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
• SSB Interview or Personality Test: The personality exam or SSB interview is the second phase in the CDS selection process. Stage I and Stage II of the SSB technique are two-stage selection processes. Only those applicants who have passed Stage I are eligible to take Stage II.
• Document Verification: In this stage, all required documents of the candidates will be verified.
• Medical Examination: All of the shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical examination to determine whether or not they are medically fit. A Board of Service Medical Officers conducts a medical examination of the applicants nominated by the Services Selection Board. Women applicants are examined by a Medical Board made up of male and female doctors, specialists, and gynecologists. A Lady Medical Officer will also be a member of the Board. Only those candidates who have been deemed fit by the Medical Board will be allowed into the Academy.

Note: A final merit list will be prepared for the shortlisted candidates who clear all these stages successfully.

CDS Exam Pattern for Written Test

The candidates who are applying to these respectable academies as mentioned above should be well aware of the latest examination pattern to have a well-informed idea about the important topics and sub-topics from an examination point of view. The table below shows the exam pattern for Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy & Indian Airforce Academy.

CDS Exam Pattern For Officers Training Academy

The written exam pattern for the CDS Examination varies in the case of the OTA or Officer Training Academy. Let us look at the tabulated forms below for a better idea.

CDS Interview 2024

The CDS SSB Interview will be held for candidates who pass the written exams. The CDS SSB Interview is divided into two stages, each of which includes an intelligence and personality test:

• Officer Intelligence Rating, Picture Perception, and Description Test make up Stage 1.
• Interview, Group Testing Officer Task, Psychology Test, and Conference are all part of Stage 2.
• The CDS SSB Interview lasts four days. During the interview round, candidates are assessed physically, mentally, and psychologically.

CDS Syllabus 2024

Candidates willing to apply for this examination should be well aware of the comprehensive and expected syllabus for the CDS 2024 Exam. It includes the following subjects of which they should know the important topics and sub-topics as given below:

CDS Salary 2024

Those who pass the CDS exam will be paid a stipend during their training days. They will be paid a stipend of Rs 21,000 per month. The candidates who qualify for this prestigious UPSC CDS examination will receive a handsome salary as per the 7th pay Commission. It is quite sought after by the commissioned officers recruited via CDS. The CDS salary range varies rank-wise and also with the years of service rendered by the officers. Let us look at the table below for a better understanding:

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CDS 2024 Salary: Additional Benefits

Aspirants who are aiming to become future Indian Army Officers can go through the following to know the additional perks that an Army Officer earns:

• CDS officers can encash their leaves.
• Free medical services are provided for the officers and their dependents.
• Canteen benefits for officers and their dependents.
• Accommodation, house on rent, and family assistance services are provided to officers’ dependents.
• Children’s Education Allowance, Field Area Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Flying Allowance, Transport Allowance, Uniform Allowance, High Attitude Allowance, and Siachen Allowance are provided for Officers serving at Fields.

CDS 2024 Roles and Responsibilities

• Choosing Armed Force is a lifestyle and not a profession.
• Adventurous Job profile with high-risk as well as honour.
• Candidates need to be disciplined and organized and must possess essential Officer-Like Qualities
• Candidates must possess 15 Officer-Like Qualities.
• Candidates who are retiring will enjoy paid allowance for the rank they retired.

To get the detailed UPSC CDS Salary & Job Profile, candidates can visit the linked article.

Download CDS Previous Year Papers PDF here in the linked article.

Advantages for NCC Certificate Holders In CDS Exam

Candidates who participated in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) throughout their college years and received a “C” certificate will have an advantage in the UPSC CDS entrance test. Read the given below points to see how!

• Candidates can apply for the SES (Special Entry Scheme), which entails being chosen for the SSB (Interview) round without having to take the written exam.
• Applicants can attend IMA because a limited amount of seats are designated for holders of NCC certificates (“C”).
• NCC “C” certificate holders who attempt the CDS written test shall receive bonus marks

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