How To Join CDS?

By Saurabh Sir Last updated Dec 23, 2022

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Although, UPSC CDS stands for Union Public Service Commission Combined Defence Services exam. The CDS exam is conducted twice a year for selecting candidates that can be trained to join the Indian Armed Forces. However, the CDS training is conducted in different academies that include:

Name of the Academy	City
IMA	Dehradun
INA	Ezhimala
AFA	Hyderabad
OTA (SSC Men)	Chennai
OTA (SSC Women)	Chennai

CDS Exam Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam name	Combined Defence Services Examination
Conducting institute	Union Public Service Commission
Exam Level	National Level exam
No. of test cities	More than 70
Exam frequency	Twice a year
Eligibility	Passed graduation or are appearing in the same
Exam purpose	Admission of candidates for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy
Official website	@upsc.gov.in

CDS Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting an online application for the CDS exam, candidates must meet the minimum qualifying requirements. Also, they must meet the age requirements and educational requirements for all academies. If ineligible candidates will apply they might not receive the CDS Admit Card which is the essential document for appearing in the CDS exam.

Name of the Academies	Age Limit	Educational Qualification
Indian Military Academy	20-24	Graduation from a government-recognized university
Indian Naval Academy	20-22	An engineering degree from a government-recognized university
Air Force Academy	20-23	Bachelor of Engineering or Graduation in any stream but must have passed 12th with PSM
Officer’s Training Academy	20-25	Graduation from a government-recognized university

CDS Exam Pattern

CDS Exam Pattern for For IMA, INA, AFA

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
English Language	2 hrs	100
General Knowledge	2 hrs	100
Elementary Mathematics	2 hrs	100

CDS Exam Pattern for OTA

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
English	2 hrs	100
General Knowledge	2 hrs	100

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CDS Marking Scheme

Moreover, it is necessary to know the marking scheme for the Combined Defence Services Exam. Here are the subject-wise CDS marking scheme.

CDS Marking Scheme for IMA, INA, AFA

The marking scheme for the CDS exam for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy is provided below:

CDS Paper	English	GK	Mathematics
Maximum Marks	100	100	100
Marks for Correct answer	+1 mark for each correct option	+1 mark for each correct option	+1 mark for each correct option
Negative marking	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer

CDS Marking Scheme for OTA

OTA stands for Officers Training Academy. Hence, the marking scheme for CDS OTA has slight changes and most of the things are similar.

CDS Paper	English	GK
Maximum Marks	100	100
Marks for Correct answer	+1 mark for each correct option	+1 mark for each correct option
Negative marking	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer	-0.33 marks for each wrong answer

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UPSC CDS Syllabus 2022

Sections		Topics
English		* Spotting Errors Questions * Sentence Arrangement Questions * Synonyms & Antonyms * Selecting Words * Ordering of Sentence * Comprehension Questions * Ordering of words in a sentence * Fill in the blanks questions * Idioms and Phrases
General Awareness (GK)		* Economics * Physics * Current Affairs * Politics * Chemistry * Sociology * History * Defence-related Award * Geography * Environment * Sport * Biology * Cultural * Book * Statement * true/false
Elementary Mathematics	Algebra	* Basic Operations * simple factors * Remainder Theorem * H.C.F. * L.C.M. * Theory of polynomials * solutions of quadratic equations * relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered) * Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns—analytical and graphical solutions * Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions * Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions * Set language and set notation * Rational expressions and conditional identities * Laws of indices
	Arithmetic	* Number System: Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. * Fundamental operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions * Unitary method * time and distance * time and work * percentages * applications to simple and compound interest * profit and loss * ratio and proportion * variation * Elementary Number Theory: Division algorithm * Prime and composite numbers * Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11 * Multiples and factors. Factorization Theorem * H.C.F. and L.C.M. * Euclidean algorithm * Logarithms to base 10 * laws of logarithms * use of logarithmic tables
	Trigonometry	* Sine ×, cosine ×, Tangent × when 0° < × < 90° * Values of sin ×, cos × and tan ×, for ×= 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° * Simple trigonometric identities * Use of trigonometric tables * Simple cases of heights and distances
	Geometry	* Lines and angles * Plane and plane figures * Theorems on Properties of angles at a point * Parallel lines * Sides and angles of a triangle * Congruency of triangles * Similar triangles * Concurrence of medians and altitudes * Properties of angles * sides and diagonals of a Parallelogram * rectangle and square * Circles and their properties including tangents and normals * Loci
	Mensuration	* Areas of squares * rectangles * parallelograms * triangle and circle * Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book) * Surface area and volume of cuboids * lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders * surface area and volume of spheres
	Statistics	* Collection and tabulation of statistical data * Graphical representation frequency polygons * histograms * bar charts * pie charts etc * Measures of central tendency

Best CDS Coaching in Allahabad

Many times candidates are confused about whether they should attend coaching for Combined Defence Services Exam preparation or not. So, let me tell you that self-study is important but coaching institutes provide you with the right guidance and the right path, by going on that path you can achieve your dream of becoming an officer in the armed forces through CDS entry.

So, the Best CDS coaching in Allahabad is Major Kashi Classes that provide the best guidance for the preparation of various defense exams whether it is NDA, CDS, AFCAT, or other Agnipath recruitment entries. Major Kalshi is the Best CDS Coaching in Prayagraj that offers experienced faculties and study material by MKC publication.

MKC Offline Classroom Course Unique Features:

“Trend Analysis” based unique “Teaching Plan”
Most experienced faculty of MKC,
Doubt Counter facility
Spoken English Classes,
Physical Training Sessions at Malviya Stadium,
MEDICAL CHECK-UP AT MKH
Best Study Material by MKC Publication
Weekly and Monthly Testing System
Special Current Affairs Sessions
Sunday Extra Classes
Best SSB Interview guidance by Retired Officers
Fully Equipped GTO Ground
Huge Computer Lab
Comfortable Hostel & Mess for Nutritious food

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How to Join CDS? – FAQs

Q. Who is eligible for the CDS exam?

Ans. CDS eligibility criteria have been provided in the article above.

Q. How can I join CDS after the 12th?

Ans. Sorry, you cannot join the CDS after the 12th. It is a graduate-level exam.

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