How many attempts at CDS OTA can one take?
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The number of attempts at the CDS exam for the OTA is unlimited. You can take this exam as many times as you want until you reach the age limit of the Officers Training Academy. As per UPSC guidance, there is no cap on the number of attempts in the CDS (OTA). There is, however, a restriction on age, which is 25 years. To be considered for OTA, you need to be between the ages of 19 and 25 years old, and this is the same for males and females. Also, you must have completed your degree to apply for OTA. The next exam cycle will be held in January 2023. -
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there is no ceiling on the number of attempts for CDS. But the candidates can only appear for the exam until the age of 24 or 25 depending upon the force they are applying for. Like army navy and air force
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Hi there, The Combined Defence Services CDS Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for the recruitment of candidates into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The UPSC will conduct the CDS exam twice a year. POST - UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES [CDS] - (I)
VACANCY - 341
PAY SCALE - 56,100
QUALIFICATION - GRADUATE/BE/B.Tech
FORM FILING DATE - 21/12/2022 TO 10/01/2023
EXAM DATE - 16/04/2023
Age limit for CDS has changed to :
IMA : 18-23
INA : 18-23
IAFA : 20-24
OTA : 18-24
Education Qualification :
IMA & OTA : A...more -
5 attempts were available for CDS OTA.
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Here are the list of some of the books which can help candidates in their preparation.
- High School English Grammar & Composition Edition by Wren and Martin
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- English Grammar & Composition by S.C Gupta
The authority released a total of 453 vacancies for the CDS 2 exam 2025 for admission to the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy for courses.
It is recommended to the candidates to reach the CDS exam centre at least one hour prior to the reporting time. The CDS exam centre allotment is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
Yes, the English section of the CDS exam is scorable if it is prepared properly. Usually the difficulty level of the exam is moderate.
Candidates can check the cut off marks for the CDS exam by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC will release the cutoff according to the academy or course.
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