What is CDS exam? Please tell in brief.
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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. If you want to prepare then you can download the LK ACADEMY app from the play store because in self-studies guidance is very important. You can practice daily Current Affairs MCQ, give the weekly and monthly test, practice English comprehension, study the pdf, watch videos, doubt sessions, and many more - all at your co...more
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Hi Ajith,
Combined Defence Services (CDS) is an exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam enables candidates to get recruited into the:Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun for permanent commission in the Indian ArmyOfficers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai for the short-service commission in the Indian ArmyNaval Academy Goa, for Commission in the General Services in the Indian NavyAir Force Academy, Begumpet, Hyderabad for Commission in the Indian Air Force
Educational qualification to be eligible for CDS exam:IMA & OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalentNaval Academy: B.Sc with Physics &...more
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- 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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