What is the application fee for the CDS exam?
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The Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam is conducted for the selection of candidates for admission to Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Indian Naval Academy etc. Before applying to the exam, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of CDS. Post filling the application form, candidates are required to pay the application fee. For General and OBC male candidates, the fee is INR 200. Women, SC and ST candidates need not to pay any fee.
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The application fee for the Combined Defence Services CDS exam varies depending on the category and gender of the candidate. The application fee for CDS exam has been given below:
a) For candidates belonging to the General category and male candidates of the OBC category: Rs. 200/-
b) For female candidates and candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories: No fee
It's important to note that these fees are subject to change, and the applicants should always check the official website of the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for the latest information on application fees.
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- 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.
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