The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.
CDS Highlights
Exam Name |
Combined Defence Services Examination |
Level/Most popular for |
National |
Eligibility |
candidates must be a graduate |
Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Mode of Exam |
Both Paper-Based and Computer-Based Mode |
Exam purpose |
To select candidates as Commissioned Officers in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Fees |
Rs 200/- |
Medium |
English and Hindi |
Website |