Defence Services Exams

CDS is administered by the UPSC in India and is conducted twice a year to recruit commissioned officers willing to serve in the armed forces such as army, navy and air force.

NDA and CDS

• Date of notification – 15/5/24
• Last date for submission – 4/6/24
• Date of commencement of exam- 1/9/2024

NDA
• Candidate must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years of age
• Candidate must have completed 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board

CDS
• Candidate must be between 20 to 24 years of age
• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

The candidate must apply through an online portal specified by the government of India.
Upsc.gov.in –
• log in to the website
• Fill in the application form
• Provide the necessary details accurately
• Pay the fees and submit the application form.

• English
• General knowledge
• Elementary mathematics

NOTE: Syllabus for Officers’ training Academy focuses on English and General Knowledge.

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