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CDS Exam Centres 2024 - Check CDS 2 Exam Test cities list

CDS Exam Centres 2024 - Check CDS 2 Exam Test cities list

Edited By Vishnukumar | Updated on May 15, 2024 02:02 PM IST | #CDS

Union Public Service Commission provides details pertaining to the CDS 2024 exam centres online in the official notification. The official CDS 2024 Notification was released on May 15, 2024 and is available for download on upsc.gov.in. Candidates attempting the CDS exam can choose their exam centre while filling out the application form. Therefore, candidates can select their CDS 2024 exam centre carefully before submitting the CDS application.

The cities where the CDS exam centres will take place are listed in the table below. Please note that candidates will not be able to change or make corrections to their choice of exam centre after submitting the application form.

CDS 2 2024 - Important Dates

Events

CDS 02/2024

CDS 2 Advertisement

May 15, 2024

CDS 2024 application date

May 15, 2024

Last day of CDS 2 Application

June 4, 2024

CDS 2024 Exam Date

September 1, 2024

CDS 1 2024 - Important Dates

Events

CDS 01/2024

CDS 1 Advertisement

December 20, 2023

CDS 1 2024 application form date

December 20, 2023

Last CDS 1 2024 registration date

January 9, 2024

CDS 2024 Exam Date

April 21, 2024

CDS 2024 Exam Centres

The CDS exam centres 2024 details are given in the official notification. The CDS exam 2024 is to be held in the offline mode. The number of exam centres may vary. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the list of exam centres of UPSC CDS.

CDS 2024 Exam Centres

Agartala

Ghaziabad

Panaji - Goa

Dispur

Agra

Gorakhpur

Patna

Faridabad

Ajmer

Gurgaon

Port Blair

Gangtok

Ahmedabad

Gwalior

Prayagraj - Allahabad

Gaya

Aizawl

Hyderabad

Puducherry

Gautam Buddh Nagar

Aligarh

Imphal

Pune

Madurai

Almora - Uttarakhand

Indore

Raipur

Mumbai

Anantapur - Andhra Pradesh

Itanagar

Rajkot

Mysore

Aurangabad

Jabalpur

Ranchi

Nagpur

Benglauru

Jaipur

Sambalpur

Navi Mumbai

Bareilly

Jammu

Shillong

Varanasi

Bhopal

Jodhpur

Shimla

Vellore

Bilaspur

Jorhat

Siliguri

Vijayawada

Chandigarh

Kochi

Srinagar

Visakhapatnam

Chennai

Kohima

Srinagar - Uttarakhand

Warangal

Coimbatore

Kolkata

Thane

Delhi

Cuttack

Kozhikode - Calicut

Thiruvananthapuram

Dharwad

Dehradun

Leh

Tiruchirapalli

Tirupati

Ludhiana

Lucknow

Udaipur


Documents to be brought to the CDS exam centre

Candidates must bring the following documentation to the exam centre

  • A Valid photo ID card such as Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card or Passport/Driving Licence.

  • CDS 2024 admit card

  • Passport size photographs

Rules to be followed at CDS Exam Centres

Candidates must take care to follow these rules at during the CDS exam.

  • Candidates must be present at the CDS exam centre much an hour before the exam starts.

  • Candidate must be carrying all the required documentation.

  • Candidates must use only a black ball pen on the OMR sheet.

  • Candidates must not use any unfair means in the exam. This includes not bringing any of the prohibited items listed below.

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CDS Exam Centre 2024 - Items allowed

Candidates will be allowed to take the following items inside the exam centre of CDS 2024.

  • CDS 2024 admit card

  • Valid photo identity proof

  • One or two photographs

  • Transparent water bottle

  • Face mask

  • Hand sanitizer

CDS Exam Centre 2024 - Prohibited Items

The followings are the items prohibited to carry inside the CDS 2024 exam centre.

  • Mobile phone

  • Pen Drive

  • Smartwatches

  • Pager

  • Bluetooth device

  • Stationery items etc.,

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UPSC CDS admit card 2024

The Union Public Service Commission will share the CDS 2024 admit card release date at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download CDS 2 admit card 2024 by using the valid registration number and date of birth. They can check exam centre details on the CDS 2024 admit card .

The details specified on the UPSC CDS admit card are personal details, exam details, contact details, and the exam day instructions, photograph, signature, etc. Candidates are advised to reach the CDS exam centre 2024 at least one hour before the starting time of the exam.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is the CDS 2024 selection process?

CDS selection process 2024 consists of a written exam, SSB interview and medical examination.

2. Is there any negative marking in the CDS 2024 exam?

Yes, as per the CDS exam pattern 2024, there is a negative marking of one-third mark for every incorrect answer.

3. How will CDS result 2024 be declared?

UPSC will announce the CDS 2024 result in PDF format which will have roll numbers of all the qualified candidates.

4. What is the full form of CDS 2024?

CDS Full Form is Combined Defence Services exam.

5. Which will be the examination centre for the CDS exam?

As per the past year’s data, there were a total of 75 exam cities. This year, the total number may increase or decrease.

6. How hard is it to crack the CDS 2024 written exam?

CDS 2024 exam is hard only when you are not prepared well and when you have not practised enough or frequently.

7. Which is the most preferable study material for the CDS exam?

In order to better the CDS 2024 exam, candidates should prepare a strategy and cover the whole syllabus from CDS exam books 2024.

8. What are the details needed to download the CDS 2024 admit card?

Candidates can download the UPSC CDS admit card 2024 by using the registration number and date of birth.

9. Which is the best book for CDS 2024 exam preparation?

Pathfinder for CDS 2024 from Arihant Publications is the best book for CDS exam preparation 2024.

10. When will the CDS 2 2024 application form be released?

The application form of CDS 2 2024 will be released online on May 1, 2024 at upsc.gov.in.

11. Where can I check the UPSC CDS exam centres?

The CDS exam centre list are provided in the official notification. However, aspirants can also check the exact UPSC CDS exam centre on their admit card.

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Questions related to CDS

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Hello,

For CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), the eligibility criteria regarding age are as follows:

  1. Age Limit :
    • Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2001 and not later than 1st January 2006 are eligible.

Since your date of birth is 3rd May 2003, you fall within the eligible age range for the CDS exam.

  1. Number of Attempts :
    • There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CDS exam as long as you meet the age criteria.

Therefore, you have as many attempts as you need until you cross the upper age limit (which is usually around 24 years for CDS IMA, but it's always best to check the latest notification from UPSC for any changes).

As of now, based on your age, you are eligible to appear for the CDS exam and have multiple attempts remaining.

Good luck with your preparations!

Hello,

Age Criteria for CDS OTA:

  • For Officers Training Academy (OTA) : Candidates must be unmarried and between 19 and 25 years old. The specific birth date range for a given year of examination is usually mentioned in the official notification by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Age Eligibility:

For the CDS exam conducted in 2026, considering the typical cutoff dates:

  • For CDS OTA 2026 : You should be born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007, to be eligible (this range might slightly vary each year, so it’s best to check the official notification for the exact dates).

Given your date of birth (March 13, 2001), you will be 25 years old in March 2026. Thus, you will fall within the eligible age range for the OTA in 2026.

Educational Qualification:

  • You will complete your graduation in 2023, which satisfies the educational requirement for the CDS exam (a bachelor's degree from a recognized university).

So, Based on the information provided, you will be eligible to apply for the CDS OTA in 2026, given your age and educational qualifications.

Hope it helps you!

Ofcourse you can give cds exam until the age of 25 years if you have completed your graduation.there is no best year for attempting any exam it depends on your preparation if you are confident that you are going to crack the exam go for it dont waste your time for the right time to come.

Cds exam is conducted by UPSC hence it is hard you need to prepare for it do hard work smartly update yourself with ongoing news to get good marks in current affairs section as this is the toughest part of exam which keep changes with time.

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your date of birth is December 17, 2001, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS 2025 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2025 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your age will be 25 in July 2027, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS-1  2027 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) only if the CDS-1 Exam helds before July 2027 but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2027 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

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