UPSC CDS 2019 Educational Eligibility Criteria Age Limit Requirements

The combined Defence Services Examination basically called as CDS Exam is being conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice every year in the nation so as to select the candidates for defence services. To work for nation army/ navy, it is the dream for many and so they prepare really hard for the examinations. The UPSC CDS Exam is being organized in February and October every year. Many lacs of candidates who have passed their graduation and the ones who are pursuing the last year of graduation give this exam.

CHECK UPSC CDS EXAM PREPARATION TIPS HERE

Below given are the eligibility conditions for UPSC CDS Exam 2019-

Educational Qualifications: Degree from recognized University (pursuing last year of degree)

CDS Age Limit: Between 18 to 23 years of age

The Physical requirements of the CDS Exam can be checked as are mentioned in the CDS Exam notification by UPSC.

Application fee: Rs.200 for all but females/ SC/ ST are exempted from fee.

Toll Free Number for UPSC CDS Enquiry-

011- 233385271, 011- 23381125, 011- 23098543

Call anytime between 10 AM to 5 PM

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CDS EXAM PATTERN CHECK

The candidates can apply on the UPSC Official website for the CDS exam once the notification is out for the exam. There are 2 parts of registration for the CDS Exam which includes-

Part- I is the details of candidate- name, fathers’ name, category name, educational qualification, date of birth and many others

Part- II include the scanned photographs and signatures uploading

To apply for CDS Exam it is mandatory for the candidates to complete both parts of registration. UPSC CDS Exam is the important exam for which the candidates should prepare at the best level to get clear in the examination. The CDS Exam will give your entry into the Military, Army, navy and Officers training Academy.

DOWNLOAD CDS PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS HERE

Be prepare for the exam in the best possible way and clear the exam with full capabilities and get ready for the military services of the nation. ALL THE BEST…

101 thoughts on “UPSC CDS 2019 Educational Eligibility Criteria Age Limit Requirements”

  1. I ‘m unable to download these pdf’s or previous year question papers by that link please suggest me how can i download them

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  2. Hi Sir,
    i am nandni..
    I am in a final year of graduation…. want to ask Can i be eligible for cds 2017 ota exam? which held in feb month

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  3. Hello sir,
    I am Eti Gandhar,I am b.sc maths final year student.I am 18 year old.can I apply for cds 2017 ota exam? Sir I also want to ask that percentage is important for the exam?

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    • HI Eti,

      You should be 19 year old to be eligible for the examination.Minimum & Maximum age limit for cds exam

      Indian Military Academy: 19-24 years
      Air Force Academy:’19-23 years
      Naval Academy:19-22 years
      Officers’ Training Academy: 19-25 years

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  4. sir ..
    i have done my 12th in commerce strm.. now i m pursuing BCA(last year).. what should i do now.. .. sir..if i apply for OTA.. is it fine for me sir..

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  5. Good morning sir,
    Myself Sumitha P G. Iam interested in serving my nation and iam interested in defence.sir can you please help me to clear my CDS exam for getting admission in OTA by providing some solved study materials.

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  6. SIR MANE A BHI B COM FIRST YEAR K EXAM DIYE HAI MERI DATE OF BIRTH (01-01-1996) HAI KYA MAI GRADUATION K BAD CDS K LIYE APLY KAR SAKTA HU

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  7. Hello Abhi, I am doing my Engineering .will I be eligible to take the pilot officer’s in the IAF . I am in the age range of 18-23.

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  8. Sir. I have passed 12th with science stream and got 57 percent marks . now I have complete b.sc math with 80 percent. am l eligible for cds exam

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  9. Hi sir,
    I am jatin bhardwaj sir i have passed my 12th class sir i want to take Bsc sir am i eligible for CDS or some other degree i must have for CDS

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          • HELLO Abhineet Singh ji
            sir kya aap mujhe OTA ke baare me puri detail de sakte hain kya
            mujhe OTA ka pura prosses janna hai par mujhe mil nahi paa raha hai agar aap mujhe bata de to bahut meharbaani hogi
            OTA me karna kya hota hai girls ko?

          • Hi Lucky,
            When any girl is selected for OTA, then the training has to be given to graduates for all the branches of Army. OTA is officers’ training academy and so the basic concept is to train/ teach other people for Army.

  10. Respected sir,
    I am currently studying in 2nd year of civil engg. which will end this month of May. And I will be starting my 3rd year from July. So can I appear for CDS exam?? I am 20 yrs now.

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  11. Hello sir .. I m anuradha… m doing B.El.Ed from DU, 1at year… after this course .. can I apply for CDS exams .. n if yes … then please tell me .. that in which field I can apply for ..?? N plz send me the year question paper too .!!

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  12. Sir …. Myself NITESH dhongade I am BA final year i complete my 12th in science can I apply to AFA academy CDs ???

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  13. Sir I have passed 12 from arts stream & I am in part 1 now can I apply for the CDS exam ..
    What is the minimum qualification to apply the CDS exam plz mail me sir

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  14. Sir I Am Doing My Graduation From Ignou
    If I Complete My Degree In 4-5 Years Can I Apply For CDS..
    Because It Is Not Possible To Complete In 3 Years Because Lot Of Back In Subject.

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  15. SIR I AM ANIKET AND I CAN JOIN THE INDIAN MILETRY ACADEMY
    MY QUALIFICATION IS B.A. LAST YEAR
    CAN I APPLY FOR THE CDS EXAM PLEASE REPLY SIR

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  16. Hello sir,i am student of last year in b.com can i apply for cds exam. Pleas sir give me some basic knowledge for apply cds exam.

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    • Hi Purohit,
      Yes you can apply for CDS exam in your last year of graduation degree. For CDS study material, you can access the CDS material given on this website and start your preparations for exam.

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  17. Respected sir,I got 57 percent marks in 12th with science and now I am in B.A.Eng (Hons) second years can I apply for CDS exam.
    BIPIN KUMAR

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