How many attempts are there for CDS exam?
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There is no attempt limit in the Combined Defence Services CDS exam. This exam is conducted twice a year, and you can appear any number of times after attaining the age of 19. However, there is an age limit in CDS which is as follows: 1. For the Indian Naval Academy, the maximum age limit is 22 years, up to which you can apply. 2. To apply to the Air Force Academy, the upper age limit is 23 years. 3. The maximum age at which you can apply for the Indian Military Academy (IMA) is 24. 4. If you want to apply for the Officers' Training Academy, the maximum age is 25 years. Therefore, you can apply for the CDS exam until you attain the max
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Yes. In the CDS exam there is a negative marking. One-third mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. No mark will be deducted for unanswered questions.
The CDS exam is conducted in an offline mode that is in a pen-paper mode. The exam consists of objective type questions and need to mark their answers in an OMR sheet.
Apart from the salary, CDS officers receive several allowances, including DA, high altitude allowance, uniform allowance, transport allowance, medical aid, accommodation, children's education allowance, etc. It depends upon the amount of salary, and it varies depending on the designation and academy of the officers.
Candidates can check below the CDS 2 2025 age limit:
- IMA: Candidates for IMA should be unmarried and must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007.
- INA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007, can apply for INA.
- AFA: To apply for AFA, the age of candidates should be between 20 and 24 years. They must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2006. The upper age limit of candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years
Yes, the CDS 2 application last date to apply was extended to June 20 from June 17, 2025. A one-time extension was provided by the commission. The application correction window was opened from July 7 to July 9, 2025.
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