What is CDS Exam?

CDS or the “Combined Defence Services” is conducted by the Union Defence Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Air force Academy, Officer’s training academy and Naval Academy. CDS (combined Defence Service) is conducted twice a year and the UPSC organizes the test. CDS exam is one of the most challenging examinations in India. CDS is gateway to the Indian defence force.

CDS Exam

CDS exam comprises of a written test followed by CDS interview for intelligence and personality test. There is a written examination

      English-  2 hours and 100 maximum marks

      General Knowledge – 2 hours and 100 maximum marks

      Elementary Mathematics – 2 hours and 100 maximum marks

Admission to the officer’s training academy includes two subject tests. The UPSC have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the Combined Defence Service examination.