CDS Syllabus 2023: Check Subject-wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern
May 31, 202339 Insightful Publications
CDS Notification 2023: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the UPSC CDS recruitment 2023 notification on its official website on December 21, 2022. A total of 341 vacancies are released for Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. The CDS 1 result was released on May 4, 2023. UPSC released the CDS 2 application form on May 17, 2023.
Subjects | Practice Unlimited CDS Questions |
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General Knowledge | Practice UPSC CDS General Knowledge Questions |
English | Practice UPSC CDS English Questions |
Elementary Mathematics | Practice UPSC CDS Elementary Mathematics Questions |
* Steps to take unlimited practice tests are mentioned below in this article.
Every year, the UPSC conducts the CDS exam twice for candidates interested in joining these posts. The candidates who clear the written test will be called for an interview round and a medical examination for the final selection. Scroll down to know about the CDS 2023 notification, important dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, etc.
Latest Updates:
– UPSC released the CDS 2 2023 application form on May 17, 2023.
– UPSC released the CDS 1 2023 result on May 4, 2023.
Before getting into the details, candidates can go through the table below to get an overview of the CDS Exam 2023.
Particulars | Details |
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Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2023 |
Exam Level | National Level |
Frequency of Exam | Twice In a Year |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Qualification | Graduate |
Selection Process | Written Exam, SSB Interview |
After Selection | Training at IMA/ OTA/ INA/ AFA |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Note:
The comprehensive advertisement and official notification for the CDS 2023 Examination were made available. It includes all the information candidates need to prepare for the exam, such as the number of openings, dates, how to apply, and other details. Click on the link below to download CDS 2023 exam notification PDF:
Know the steps to practice questions on the UPSC CDS exam below:
Below are the CDS 2 exam dates that will help candidates plan their studies and keep track of upcoming events:
Events | Dates |
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Release of CDS 2 Notification | May 17, 2023 |
Release of Online Application Form | May 17, 2023 |
Last Date for Receiving CDS Application Form | June 06, 2023 |
Withdrawal of Application Form | To Be Notified |
Release of CDS 2 Admit Card | To Be Notified |
CDS 2 Written Exam | September 3, 2023 |
Declaration of CDS 2 Result | To Be Notified |
CDS 2 Interview Date | To Be Notified |
Declaration of Final Result | To Be Notified |
The conducting body had released the CDS 2 vacancies in the UPSC CDS 2 2023 notification. A total of 341 vacancies have been announced for the same. Candidates can check the table given below for a better understanding.
Name of the Academy | Number of Vacancies |
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Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 32 |
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men | 169 |
Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women | 17 |
Total Vacancies | 350 |
Here are the CDS UPSC eligibility criteria specified in the notification, which candidates must meet to appear for the CDS Exam.
A candidate must be an unmarried Indian citizen or one among the following categories.
Provided the candidates in the categories mentioned above (except Indians) have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India, they will be considered eligible for the CDS exam.
Check the age limit for the CDS exam is specified in CDS notification 2023 from the table below.
Academy | Age Limit |
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Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Born not earlier than July 2, 1999, and not later than July 1, 2004 |
Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Born not earlier than July 2, 1999, and not later than July 1, 2004 |
Indian Air Force Academy | Born not earlier than July 2 1999, and not later than July 1, 2003 |
Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) | Born not earlier than July 2, 1998, and not later than July 1, 2004 |
Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) | Born not earlier than July 2, 1998, and not later than July 1, 2004 |
Check the educational requirements for IMS, INA, and Air Force Academy specified in UPSC CDS notification 2023 from the table below:
Armed Force | Requirement |
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IMA | Degree from a recognised University or equivalent |
INA | Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution |
Air Force Academy | Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at +2 level)/ Bachelor of Engineering. |
UPSC releases the CDS application form online at its official website. Therefore, candidates have to fill in the CDS exam form online. Candidates can follow the steps as under to apply online for the CDS exam:
Candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs. 200/- except for Female/SC/ST candidates. Candidates can pay the application fee online or offline mode.
As per CDS notification 2023, the CDS exam pattern is different for Officers Training Academy (OTA) and IMA, INA and AFA. The CDS exam pattern for the written examination is as given below:
The exam pattern is tabulated in detail below.
Subjects | Number of Questions / Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
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English | 120 / 100 | 2 hours |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 / 100 | 2 hours |
General Knowledge (GK) | 120 / 100 | 2 hours |
Total | 340 / 300 | 6 hours |
Only English and GK will be asked for candidates who want admission into OTA. Check the exam pattern below:
The exam pattern for OTA is given below.
Subjects | Number of Questions / Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
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English | 120 / 100 | 2 hours |
General Knowledge (GK) | 120 / 100 | 2 hours |
Total | 240 / 200 | 4 hours |
Note that there will be negative markings for every wrong attempt. One-third of marks, i.e. 0.33 marks, will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
After the exam, candidates whose names are there in the merit list will receive the SSB call letter, where the reporting date and time for the SSB Interview will be mentioned. The aspirants must report to the SSB centre and pass all the tests. The SSB interview will last 5 days and include psychological and intelligence tests.
Once the candidate has cleared the SSB interview, they will be called for a medical check. After successful clearance, candidates will be sent to the respective academy. It will be mentioned in the official CDS notification 2023 that the candidates are required to submit their original documents before joining their respective academies.
The authority will release the CDS 2 exam e-admit card online on March 24, 2023. Therefore, candidates can download the CDS admit card from the official website of UPSC. It is to be noted that no CDS exam hall ticket will be sent to candidates by post.
The CDS results are released in two stages: written exam and SSB Interview/Final. The CDS written exam result 2023 is announced first, followed by the final result declaration. Candidates will be selected for admission to various defence academies based on their performance in both rounds.
Candidates can also check –
UPSC CDS Exam Dates | CDS Eligibility Criteria |
CDS Application Form | UPSC CDS Exam Pattern |
UPSC CDS Syllabus | CDS Result |
Here, we have enlisted some of the important frequently asked questions related to the UPSC CDS 2 notification 2023. Candidates must read these questions and answers to clarify their doubts regarding the same subject.
Ans: UPSC releases the CDS notification twice a year. The most recent CDS (2) 2023 notification was released on May 17, 2022
Ans: No, candidates must at least be a graduate to apply for the CDS exam. Check this article to know the eligibility criteria.
Ans: The application fee for the CDS exam is Rs. 200/-. However, SC/ ST and female candidates are exempted from fee payments.
Ans: Candidates need to visit the official website – upsconline.nic.in and click on the online application link to apply online for the CDS exam. The detailed step-by-step application process is provided in this article.
Ans: The last date to apply online for the CDS 2 exam 2023 is June 6, 2023.
We have now provided you with all the relevant CDS Notification 2023 information.
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