CDS
Eligibility / Exam Pattern
Am I eligible for CDS Exam – I 2019?
Eligibility: Candidates are instructed to read “conditions of Eligibility” in the EXAMINATION NOTICE NO.2/2019.CDS-I DATED 31.10.2018
(For details refer Notification)
Nationality:
Marital Status:
Age:
Education:
Note:
(a) Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared upto the time of submission of application and they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree examination at the time of commencement of course.
(b) Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications which are recognised by government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees would also be eligible for admission to the examination.
(c) Candidates, who have yet to pass their degree examination will be eligible only if they are studying in the final year of degree examination. Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the final year Degree Examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination by the prescribed date and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of basic qualifying University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever. Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester degree course are required to submit at the time of SSB interview a bonafide certificate issued by University/College stating that they will be able to submit their proof of passing the graduation degree examination by the specified date, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
Physical Standard:
What is Exam Pattern?
The CDS Exam comprises:
(a) Written examination as shown in para 2 below.
(b) Interview for intelligence and personality test (vide Part ‘B’ of this Appendix) of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the Services Selection Centres.
1. For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:—
2. For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy :—
Standard and Syllabus of CDS Exam
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