CDS WRITTEN EXAM
Combined Defense Services (CDS) examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment to the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy. Only candidates who are unmarried and have completed their graduation are eligible to sit for this exam. Successful candidates are admitted into the respective academies after an interview is conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
Eligibility for CDS 2015:-
Age Limit, Gender and Marital Status:-
Indian Maritime Academy (IMA):- Unmarried Male aspirants aged between 18 and 22 years are eligible to apply.
Indian Naval Academy (INA):- Unmarried Male aspirants aged between 18 and 22 years of age are eligible to apply.
Indian Air force Academy (IAA):- Unmarried Male aspirants aged between 18 and 22 years of age are eligible to apply.
For
Officers Training Academy (SSC Course for Men):- Unmarried/Married Male aspirants aged between 18 and 22 years of age are eligible to apply.
For
Officers Training Academy [SSC Course for Women (Non-Technical)]:- Unmarried/Issueless Widows/Issueless Divorcees aged between 18 and 22 years of age are eligible to apply.
Please note that the date of birth recorded in the
Matriculation/ Higher Secondary School Passing Certificate will be concerned as final.
Educational Qualification:-
For
IMA and Officer's Training Academy:- Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
For
Indian Naval Academy: - Engineering Degree from a recognized university or institution.
For Air Force Academy:- Degree from a recognized university (with Physics and Chemistry as subjects in 10+2) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Students studying in the final year of degree course and are yet to pass the final degree examination are eligible to apply for CDS 2015.
However they are required to submit the proof of passing degree examination to the respective headquarters of the service which they intend to apply for.
CDS Syllabus
The Syllabus for the CDS 2015 exam contains topic from the subjects English, General Knowledge and Mathematics. Below you may find the detailed topics:
Elementary Mathematics: - Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Menstruation, Statistics
General Knowledge: - Questions are based on current topics, science, history of India, geography, etc.
English: - This paper tests candidates' knowledge in the English language.
CDS 2015 Exam pattern: - CDS 2015 Exam Pattern shall consist of
a) Written examination
b) Interview and personality test
CDS Exam pattern:-
The subjects of the written examination and the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject is as follows
Maximum Duration for Each Subject: 02 hours,
Maximum Marks for Each Subject: 100 marks
Subjects: - English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics
For Admission to
Officers Training Academy (OTA):-
Maximum Duration for Each Subject: 02 hours,
Maximum Marks for Each Subject: 100 marks
Subjects:- English, General Knowledge
Duration of the Exam: - 1 DAY
