About CDS (Combined Defence Examination)
The UPSC recently announced a recruitment drive for Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 2022 examination and invited applications from eligible candidates. Online registrations for Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 2022 examination have closed on 11 January 2022. The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. CDS Exam is held twice a year. For the year 2022, the exam is announced for 10th April & 04th September (Notification for this is expected to be released on 18th May 2022).
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About Training Academies
The candidates who pass all stages of the CDS examination (Written, Interview, Document verification, and Medical examination) undergo training at the following prestigious training institutions.
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) – It is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and trains officers for the Indian Army.
- Officers Training Academy (OTA) – It is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and trains officers for the Short Service Commission (SSC).
- Indian Naval Academy (INA) – It is located in Ezhimala, Kannur district, Kerala and is a training establishment for the officer cadre of the Indian Naval Service and the Indian Coast Guard.
- Indian Air Force Academy (AFA) – It is located at Dundigal, Hyderabad, Telangana and is a cradle of training for pilots, ground duty, and technical officers of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Important Dates to Remember
Following are a few important dates to remember for the CDS 1 2022 examination.
| Event | Dates |
| Online Registration | 22.12.2021 to 11.01.2022 (06:00 PM) |
| Withdrawal of applications | 18.01.2022 to 24.01.2022 |
| Admit Card | Three weeks before the examination |
| Date of Examination | 10th April 2022 |
| Result declaration | May 2022 (Tentative) |
| Date of commencement of the course | January 2023 (For IMA, INA, AFA)
April 2023 (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 2022 examination is as follows:
| Indian Military Academy | Indian Naval Academy | Air Force Academy | Officers Training Academy | Officers Training Academy(Women) | |
| DOB | 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2004 | 02/01/99 to 01/01/2004 | 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2003 | 02/01/98 to 01/01/2004 | 02/01/98 to 01/01/2004 |
| Educational Qualification | Degree of a recognized University | 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. |
Degree of a recognized University | Degree of a recognized University |
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