CDS Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Check CDS Nationality, Age Limit, Qualification
CDS Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the exam conducting body for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination. UPSC is also responsible for releasing the CDS eligibility 2021. All aspiring candidates wanting to appear for CDS 2021 should be graduates and between the age group of 19 to 25 years. CDS eligiblity criteria 2021 is based on age limit, educational qualification, nationality and more. Candidates wanting to apply for CDS exam 2021 must fulfill the CDS eligibility criteria as prescribed by UPSC. Applicants should read the CDS 2021 eligibility criteria carefully before filling the CDS 2021 application form. CDS exam is conducted twice a year for recruitment of candidates to different posts in the Indian Defence Services. To Know more about the CDS eligibility criteria 2021 check the article below.
Latest Updates: UPSC to announce CDS result 2021 soon. Also check the CDS 2021 Cutoff
CDS Exam 2021 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Combined Defence Services Examination |
Commonly known exam name | CDS Exam |
Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission |
Frequency of exam | Twice a year |
Mode of application | Online |
Mode of exam | Offline |
Application fee | Rs 200 |
CDS Eligibility Criteria 2021 - As Per UPSC Guidelines
Candidates applying for Combined Defence Services examination should go through the UPSC prescribed eligibility guidelines before proceeding to fill the CDS application form. Below mentioned are some of the CDS eligiblity 2021.
CDS Exam 2021 - Nationality
Candidates applying for the CDS examination must fall in one of the below mentioned categories to be eligible for CDS. Check the table below.
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CDS 2021 nationality eligibility criteria
| S.No | Particulars |
| 1 | Citizen of India |
| 2 | Subject of Bhutan |
| 3 | Subject of Nepal |
| 4 | Tibetan refugee who came to India before January, 1962, with the intention to permanently settle in India |
| 5 | Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka & East African Countries with the intention to permanently settle in India. |
Note- For more detailed information on the CDS 2021 eligibility check the official notification.
CDS Age Limit
Age eligibility criteria for all applicants for various courses is given in the table below. And there is no age relaxation for reserved category candidates in the CDS examination.
CDS age criteria for UR candidates
CDS 2021 Courses | CDS Age Limit 2021 | Marital Status |
Indian Military Academy | 19 to 24 years | Unmarried |
Indian Naval Academy | 19 to 24 years | Unmarried |
Air Force Academy | 20 to 24 years | Unmarried |
Officers' Training Academy (Men) | 19 to 25 years | Unmarried & Married |
Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) | 19 to 25 years | Unmarried, Widow & Divorcee |
CDS Education Qualification
CDS recruitment is done for various courses in the three Indian Defence Services - Army, Air Force and Navy, which have different minimum educational qualification requirements. Educational requirements for all the different CDS courses are mentioned in the table.
CDS 2021 educational qualification
CDS Courses | CDS 2021 Educational Qualification |
Indian Military Academy | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute |
Indian Naval Academy | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ College |
Air Force Academy | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor degree in engineering |
OTA (Men) | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute |
OTA (Women - Non-Technical) | Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent institute |
CDS Exam 2021 - Physical Fitness
Candidates applying for CDS should be physically fit in all aspects as prescribed by the three defence departments i.e. Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Below given are a few points for the physical standards required for the CDS exam.
Applicants must be physically fit as per the prescribed physical standard of UPSC and the relevant defence department
Applicants must be in good physical and sound mental health and free from any disease/ disability that can interfere in the performance of their duties
There should be no evidence of bodily defects or overweight
The minimum height requirement for male applicants is 157.5 cm. for Army, 157 cm for Navy and 162.5 cm for Air Force
The minimum height of female candidates should be 152 cm for OTA (non technical).
Candidates belonging to Gorkhas and hills of North-Eastern region of India, Garhwali and Kumaon, 5 cm height relaxation is provided in the minimum acceptable height. In case of applicants from Lakshadweep, 2cm relaxation is provided
Applicants should have a sufficient number of natural teeth. A minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable for CDS recruitment. If all 32 teeth are present, the total dental points are 22.
Check the vision standard for all the defence services in the tables below:
CDS visual standard for Air Force
Male | Female |
Vision (corrected) better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/12 | Vision (corrected) better eye 6/6, worse eye 6/12 |
Myopia of not more than minus 3.5 D | Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 D |
Manifest hypermetropia of not more than plus 3.5 D including Astigmatism | Manifest hypermetropia of not more than plus 3.5 D including Astigmatism. |
CDS visual standard for Navy
Uncorrected without glass - 6/12 |
Corrected with glass - 6/6 |
Limits of Myopia - 1.5 |
Limits of Hypermetropia +1.5 |
For more detailed information on the CDS 2021 eligibility criteria check the CDS official notification.
CDS Application Form 2021
Candidates who fulfill the CDS eligibility criteria are eligible to fill the CDS 2021 application form. The application form for CDS 1 exam was released on the UPSC website on October 28, 2020. To apply for the CDS 2021 examination candidates first need to register themselves and then fill the CDS form. To successfully complete the CDS 2021 application process candidates must pay a fee of Rs 200 for general category applicants and NIL for reserved category and female candidates.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CDS Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Check CDS Nationality, Age Limit, Qualification
Question: When will the CDS 1 2021 notification be released?
Answer:
UPSC released the CDS 1 2021 notification on October 28, 2020.
Question: What is the minimum age limit required to appear for the CDS exam?
Answer:
The minimum age required to appear for the CDS exam is 19 years.
Question: Where can I check the CDS Result?
Answer:
The result of CDS 2021 is made available on the UPSC official website - www.upsc.gov.in.
Question: Are girls eligible to appear for the CDS exam?
Answer:
Yes, girls are eligible to appear for the CDS examination.
Question: Is there any relaxation in the age criteria for reserved category applicants in the CDS exam?
Answer:
No, there is no age relaxation in the CDS exam for any category.
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Questions related to CDS
My DOB is June 23 1998 I am I eligible for CDS 2021?
Hello Dear,
Yes, The candidate born between 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003 . So you will are eligible according to this years' eligibility criteria. CDS Notification is published by Union Public Service Commission. CDS follows a three-stage recruitment process it consists of:
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
Follow the link below for more information:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
Good Luck
Answer latermy dob is April 2004 ,am I eligible for cds paper 2in 2022
Hello,
As per as your Date Of Birth, you will be 18 years of old by April 2022, which does not fulfill the required CDS Eligibility Criteria 2022 as per Age Limit which is 19 - 25 years of old( unmarried).
Candidates should be graduates and between the age group of 19 to 25 years. CDS eligiblity criteria 2021 is based on age limit, educational qualification, nationality and more.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
Can 1st year BCA student apply for CDS OTA ?
Hi
I am extremely sorry to tell you dear but you are not eligible for CDS OTA if you are in the first year of BCA
This is because,
To be eligible for CDS OTA you should have completed your graduation course, also students who are in the final year of their degree examination are eligible
but you are still in the first year of your BCA ,thus you are not eligible. You can apply for CDS OTA either after the completion of your bca or in the final year of your BCA.
For your reference CDS eligibility criteria is provided below:-
*Nationality :-
-)you should be indian/nepali/bhutani
-) or you should be a tibetan refugee who came here before January, 1962 in india to settle permanently .
-)or you should be of indian origin migrated from following countries to settle here in India permanently :-
-> Burma,
->Pakistan,
->Sri Lanka & East African Countries
The age limit and marital status for different CDS courses is provided below:-
*Indian Military Academy :- you should be between 19 to 24 years and unmarried
*Indian Naval Academy :- you should be between 19 to 24 years and unmarried
*Air Force Academy :- you should be between 20 to 24 years and unmarried
*Officers' Training Academy (Men) :- you should be between 19 to 25 years and can be either unmarried or Married
*Officers Training Academy (Women, Non-Technical) :- you should be between 19 to 25 years and unmarried or widow or a Divorcee
Educational qualifications required for CDS is provided below:-
*Indian Military Academy :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible.
*Indian Naval Academy :- Must have bachelor's degree in engineering or should be in final year of your engineering.
*Air Force Academy :- You should have bachelor's degree in engineering or Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with physics and mathematics in your 10+2 level . Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible
* OTA (Men) :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of bachelor's degree are also eligible.
* OTA (Women - Non-Technical) :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible
For detailed information you can visit our page the link for the same is provided below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ cds -eligibility-criteria
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
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i have a 60.62% marks in 12th science so....can i apply for cds and afcat examination.. .
Hello,
You need to hold a graduation degree in order to apply for both of the CDS and AFCAT exam. Your class 12th marks won't pose any hindrance.
The education qualification needed for CDS are:
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For I.M.A. and OTA, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from a university or equivalent degree from institutions that have been recognized by the Central/State Government.
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For INA candidate needs to have a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/institution.
-
Also, to apply to Air Force Academy, the candidates need a degree from a recognized university( with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2) or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Also, apart from educational eligibility criteria, you also need to fulfill the other criteria to be eligible. Check the link below for more information regarding this
CDS: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
AFCAT: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat
Good luck!
BSc(cbz) is ok to Join AFA in CDS ? PLEASE ANSWER
Hello,
I am not very sure of BSc(CBZ) acceptance for CDS.
But I can provide you these links to check out:
https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
http://careerairforce.nic.in/
These are the official sites of the Indian Airforce. You can check the career options from these sites.
Through these links, you can also check out which branch (flying or technical or non technical) you are eligible.
Also, please note that, CDS is not the only entrance for AFA. You have options like AFCAT and NCC Special Entry also. You can check these also through the links provided.
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