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2. The Combined Defence Services Examination (abbreviated as CDS
Exam) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for
recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Military Academy,
Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air
Force Academy. The Notification for the examination is usually
released in the months of October and June, and the examinations
are conducted in February and November respectively. Only
unmarried graduates are eligible to sit for the exam. The examination
is conducted twice a year. Successful candidates are admitted into
the respective Academies after an interview conducted by the
Services Selection Board (SSB).
Combined Defence Services

3. Educational Qualifications
Passed/Appeared/Appearing: Final year degree or
equivalent examination (with Physics and Mathematics
at 10+2 level. The final year of the Engineering degree
examination. After completing the 12th examination ,
you are not eligible to apply for CDS Examination
because it is a graduate-level examination . If you are
willing then first you have to complete your UG degree
with any desired subject

4. The entrance examination of the Defence Forces is known as CDS
(Combined Defence Services). ... It is a very common conception that
the CDS entrance examination can be cracked by only brilliant students.
In fact, even average students can crack this examination with their
dedication and hard work.
Crack CDS
Previous Year Papers and Mocks. Solving the previous years' CDS
question papers plays an important role in exam preparation.
Keep the fundamentals clear.
Focus on important topics.
Attempt easier questions first.
Make a proper timetable.
English.
CDS Preparation Tips 2022: General Tips and Tricks

5. For CDS exam general studies, the Lucent General Knowledge book is the best book
to study. Lucent book is just a summary of all NCERT books and General Science
manual. ... This book is a good deal if you don't have much time for preparing for any
exam, a short cut I must say
• Lucent GK enough for CDS OTA
• Stream is Best for CDS
Maths and english should be given more emphasis for CDS exams coz these two
subjects have more weightage . So the main thing is choose the course according to
intrest in subjects. According to my point of view Humanities is the best course to
choose while preparing for UPSC exams .
• CDS be cleared in 1 month
Its really very difficult but not impossible. You have only 10-12% chances of
clearing CDS exam in one month preparation. But why not give your 100% in
exam preparation from best sources, ... You will have overview of subjects and
exact CDS exam pattern which will be helpful in next CDS attempt.

6. No, you have to first complete your graduation then apply for the exam. According to
CDS eligibility criteria , candidates applying for the exam must be 20 to 24 years.
Candidates, who have passed or yet to pass their final year examination are eligible for
CDS exam.
• Can final year student give CDS exam
Should I study for CDS
Ubject Book Author/Publisher
General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook Manorama
General Knowledge General Awareness Manohar Pandey
General Knowledge
General Knowledge in
2020
Arihant
English
High School English
Grammar &
Composition
Mason, Oxford

7. Exam name Combined Defence Services Examination
Conducting body Union Public Service Commission
Frequency of exam Twice a year
CDS 2022 notification
CDS 01/2022 - December 22, 2021
CDS 02/2022 - May 18, 2022
Nationality Indian
CDS age limit Between 19 to 25 years
Educational qualification
Graduation in any disciple form recognised
university
Mode of exam Offline
• Many hours study CDS
Candidates appearing for CDS are advised to start at least 3 to 6 months before the
examination. Make a timetable and devote 6 – 8 hours especially for preparations

8. Subject Duration Maximum marks
English 2 hours 100
General Knowledge 2 hours 100
Elementary
Mathematics
2 hours 100
• CDS Exam Pattern for IMA, INA, AFA
Subject Duration Maximum marks
English 2 hours 100
General Knowledge 2 hours 100
• CDS Exam Pattern for OTA

9. Particulars Details
Mode of Exam Offline only
Number of questions asked IMA, INA and AFA 300 multiple choice questions
Number of questions in OTA 200 multiple choice questions
Maximum Marks
300 ( Indian Military, Navy and Air Force) and
200 (OTA)
Duration of Exam 2 hours (120 minutes) for each paper
Medium Hindi or English
Negative marking
One-third marks deducted for each wrong
answer

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