I want to crack CDS. How do I do it? How should I study? What study material should I prefer?
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Check out the tips to prepare for the CDS 2023 exam below. Understand The Syllabus And Exam Format. Practice Mock Exams And Previous Year Papers. Keep The Basics Clear. Concentrate On Important Issues. Start With Simpler Questions. Create A Proper Schedule. Candidates appearing for CDS are advised to start at least 3 to 6 months before the examination. Follow a regular study routine so that the entire syllabus can be completed. Make a timetable and devote 6 to 8 hours especially for preparations. The list of best books for CDS is as follows:
Wren & Martin's High School English Grammar & Composition: S. Hand Publication. Word Power...more -
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 -
The Combined Defence Services Examination CDS Exam) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Academy. Examination is conducted twice a year. Successful candidates are admitted into the respective Academies after an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB). Preparation tips that can help you pass the CDS exam
1-Make a Plan
2-Assimilate the Syllabus
3-Updating your General Knowledge
4-Time Management
5-One Subject at a Time
6-Practice is the key
7-Personality Development
8-Fostering a posi...more
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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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