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    If you are a female candidate with a DOB of May 25, 2002, you can appear for the CDS exam for 4 to 5 more attempts. Check out the CDS exam dates 2026 to learn more about how and when to appear for the examination.

    Yes, you can apply for the CDS 1 2027 and CDS 2 2027 exams, but likely ONLY for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA). You will be overage for IMA, INA, and AFA.

    CDS 1 2027 Eligibility

    For the course commencing in January/April 2028, the approximate age cut-offs will be:

    Academy

    HI AKASH

    YES, You will be eligible for this exam because you are falling within the required birth range of jaunary 2 2003 to january 1 2008.

    i hope this helps you

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    Hello,

    This is a minor mistake and it will not affect your selection.

    UPSC usually opens a correction window after the application closes.
    You can edit details like the issuing authority / degree details during that time.
    So you will be able to correct it.

    If not corrected now:
    It

    Honestly, if someone asks me which is the best CDS coaching in Lucknow, I personally suggest Centurion Defence Academy without overthinking.
    The reason is simple - they genuinely focus on real CDS preparation, not just classroom teaching.

    From what I’ve seen and heard from students, their classes are clear, the

    Hello aspirant,

    No, after tenth grade, you are not eligible to take the CDS exam.  Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in order to sit for the CDS exam.  It is intended for people who are in their last year of graduation or who have finished their college education.  You

    Hey! Since your date of birth is 07 Nov 2006 and you will complete graduation in 2029, here’s how many chances you’ll get for CDS (INA, IMA, AFA) and AFCAT:

    For CDS exams, the age limit is usually 19–24 years.

    For AFCAT, Flying Branch requires 20–24 years and Ground Duty

    Dear Candidate,

    You are eligible for CDS 2026, but for IMA, INA and AFA post, you must be born between 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008.

    For OTA ( male and female ), all 2003 born candidates are eligible.

    Hi dear candidate,

    The age limit for various roles in CDS are:

    1) IMA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.

    2) INA: 19 to 24 years of age, 8 to 9 attempts.

    3) OTA: 19 TO 25 years of age, 10 to 11 attempts.

    This is

    Yes, you will be eligible for CDS-1 2027 under OTA (SSC Women – Non-Technical Course). The age limit for OTA is 19–25 years (you must be born between 2nd Jan 2001 and 1st Jan 2007). Since your date of birth is 4 July 2002, you will be 24 years old

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