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CDS

CDS

Combined Defence Services Examination
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Application Process

The three-stage selection process is specified in the Combined Defence Service notification. Candidates will be chosen based on a written examination and then shortlisted for an interview. It will be used to assess applicants' intelligence as well as their personalities. The CDS Recruitment board will undertake a three-stage procedure, which will involve a written test, Viva-Voce, and document verification, on the basis of which the selection will be decided.

  • Candidates will be required to take a written test.
  • Candidates who pass the written examination will be invited to an interview.
  • A final merit list will be generated based on their written and interview processes.
  • Successful candidates will be asked for a medical exam, and those who pass will be called for a document verification round.

 

Cut Off:

After the entire selection procedure is completed, the CDS cut off is released. Minimum qualifying marks in each subject and minimum aggregate marks are used as the cut-off for the written test. The ultimate CDS cut-off is determined by the marks of the most recently suggested applicant. Each topic requires a minimum of 20% to pass. Candidates can see below the CDS I cut-off from the previous year:

  Written Exam (Aggregate marks of last qualified candidate) Final Exam (Marks of last recommended candidate)
IMA 130 250
INA 118 242
AFA 143 274
OTA (Men) 93 173
OTA(Women) 93 177

FAQ

Q1. Is the CDS given online?
Ans. No, the CDS  is administered offline or on paper mode. 

Q2. How many papers are in the CDS ?
Ans. According to the CDS syllabus, there are two papers: paper 1 and paper 2. Both papers are given in two separate sessions on the same day.

Q3. How many CDS test retakes are permitted?
Ans. There is no restriction to the number of CDS exam tries. Candidates who meet the specified age restriction may apply for the test.

Q4. Do PhD holders have an edge in the CDS ?
Ans. PhD holders can apply for CDS  even if they have less than 55 percent in MSc, but they must have at least 50 percent in aggregate.

Q5. What if a candidate consistently wears spectacles? Are they going to be considered for CDS?
Ans. Except for the Air Force, candidates who wear spectacles are eligible for other CDS categories. You must not use spectacles on a regular basis if you want to join the Air Force.

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