Notification for CDS I & II 2019- Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Application Procedure, Examination Pattern

CDS means Combined Defence Services Examination which is conducted by UPSC twice in a year. UPSC scheduled CDS examination to select the best candidates for different posts in Indian Army, Navy and Airforce. The successful candidates will get recruitment in IMA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Airforce Academy and OTA. Now UPSC has released the schedule of CDS I & II 2019. The candidates wishing to appear for CDS I or II can go through the important details such as important dates, Eligibility criteria etc.

Important Dates for CDS I & II 2019- Join the best CDS Coaching in Dehradun

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Eligibility Criteria for CDS I & II 2019- Join the best CDS Coaching in Dehradun

• The candidates must be an Indian national to apply for CDS.
• The candidates who belong to Nepal, Bhutan & Tibetan refugee, Burma, East African countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Zaire and Vietnam can also apply for the examination (provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria as per the rules of Govt. of India.
• The age of the candidates should be between 20-24 years to apply for IMA and should be 25 years to apply for OTA.
• The candidates must be unmarried as well.
• For IMA, the candidates must have a Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized University.
• For Naval Academy, the candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics as subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree in Eng.
• For Airforce Academy, the candidates must have qualified Graduation degree from a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics OR Eng. Degree.
• The candidates appearing in the final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply (provided they have to submit the proof of passing the examination).
• The candidates also have to be physically fit as per the standards of Ministry of Defence.

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Application Procedure for CDS I & II 2019- Join the best CDS Coaching in Dehradun

The candidates must go through the eligibility criteria before he starts the application procedure. The application forms have to be submitted through online mode by visiting the official website of UPSC www.upsconline.nic.in. The candidates also have to pay a requisite amount of application fee in order to confirm your candidature. The application fee for different categories is as follows-

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Examination Pattern of CDSE/OTA- Join the best CDS Coaching in Dehradun

• The question paper will have 3 section- English, GK and Mathematics for IMA, Naval Academy and Airforce Academy but for OTA question paper will have only 2 sections- English and GK.
• The question paper will have MCQ type questions.
• The candidates will get 2 hours to complete the question paper.
• The question paper will be available both in Hindi and English except English subject.
• The candidates are not allowed to use a calculator in the examination.
• There will be total 300 marks allotted for IMA, Naval Academy and Airforce Academy, whereas for OTA total marks will be 200 in the written examination.
• Brief information about the question paper for IMA, Naval Academy, Airforce Academy and OTA has been given below.

Question paper for IMA

Question paper for Naval Academy

Question paper for Airforce Academy

Question paper for OTA

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Examination Syllabus for CDSE/OTA- Join the best CDS Coaching in Dehradun

• English Syllabus

The syllabus of English includes comprehension, word meanings, vocabulary, synonyms & antonyms etc.

• GK Syllabus

General Knowledge is to test the knowledge of the candidates about current affairs. The candidates need to stay updated with current happening around the country. It also includes questions from History and Geography.

• Mathematics Syllabus

Mathematics is a subject that covers a large area of topics related to Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration and Statistics. The detailed syllabus of mathematics is given below.

• Statistics covers Graphical representation, Histograms, Pie charts, Measures of tendency, Collection & tabulation of statistical data, Frequency polygons, bar charts etc.

• Arithmetic covers Numbers, Integers, Ratio & Proportion, addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Square Roots, Decimal fractions, Time, Distance & Work, Percentage, Simple & Compound Interest, Division Algorithm, HCF & LCM, Prime & Composite Nos. etc.

• Algebra covers HCF & LCM, simple factors, Basic Operations, Polynomials, Quadratic equations, Linear equations, variables, Set Language & Set Notation, Rational expressions, Laws of Indices etc.

• Geometry covers Lines, Angles, Planes, Pane figures, Theorems etc.

• Trigonometry covers Sine X, Cosine X, Tangent X, Values of Sin X, Cos X, tan X, Simple identities of trigonometry, Trigonometric tables’ uses, Simple cases of heights and distances etc.

• Mensuration covers Parallelograms, Triangles, Circles, Areas of squares & rectangles, Surface area, a lateral surface, surface area & volume of spheres, Volume of cuboids, Volume of right circular cones & cylinders etc.

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