About the CDS (Combined Defence Services) Examination
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination examination for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. A large number of students dream to make it to the prestigious training academies of India. However, only a few are able to make and get a chance to serve the motherland. Here is an opportunity to ensure a career as an officer in Indian Armed Forces. The Notification for the examination is usually released in the months of December and May, and the examinations are conducted in April and September respectively. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the official notification for the CDS 1 2023 examination on 21 December 2022. The UPSC will conduct the CDS 1 2023 examination on Sunday, 16 April 2023.
This post throws light on all the relevant details related to the CDS 1 2023 examination.
Important Dates to Remember
Following are a few important dates to remember for the CDS 1 2023 examination.
| Event | Dates |
| Online Registration | 21 December 2022 to 10 January 2023 |
| Admit Card | Three weeks before the examination |
| Date of Examination | 16 April 2023 |
| Result Declaration | June 2023 (Expected) |
| Date of Commencement of Course | January 2024 (For IMA, INA, AFA)
April 2024 (For OTA) |
To download the admit card or for any other details, you may log on to https://upsconline.nic.in/ or https://www.upsc.gov.in/
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the CDS 1 2023 examination are as follows:
| Indian Military Academy | Indian Naval Academy | Air Force Academy | Officers Training Academy | Officers Training Academy (Women) | |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/2000 to 01/01/2005 | 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2005 | 02/01/2000 to 01/01/2004 | 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005 | 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005 |
| Educational Qualification | Degree of a recognized University | A degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution | Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. | A degree of a recognized University | Degree of a recognized University |
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For details refer to the official website of UPSC – https://www.upsc.gov.in/
To apply online visit https://upsconline.nic.in/
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