UPSC CDS

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination for recruitment of various vacancies under Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.

Stages
Stages

UPSC Selection Procedure consists of following stages:

  • Written Exam
  • Interview/ Intelligence Test/ Personality Test
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
Who can apply?
Academies Required Degree

I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy

Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.

Indian Naval Academy

Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.

Air Force Academy

Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Exam Pattern

The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:

  • For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:—
    Subject Duration Maximum Marks

    English

    2 Hours

    100

    General Knowledge

    2 Hours

    100

    Elementary Mathematics

    2 Hours

    100

  • For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:—
    Subject Duration Maximum Marks

    English

    2 Hours

    100

    General Knowledge

    2 Hours

    100