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Combined defence services (CDS)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the appointment committee established by the government of India for the selection of the central government employees. Among various examinations, they are also appointed to conduct CDS exam.

Cadets in uniform

Combined defence services (CDS)is the exam for the defence service which is mainly conducted for the post of Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Indian Air Force Academy (AFA), Officer Training Academy (OTA) are the courses for which exam is conducted by UPSC.

Who can apply for this examination?

There are some certain eligibility criterions that one should have followed in order to implement for this exam, let’s discuss them here.

a. Nationality

The major Criteria for CDS examination as a candidate must either be the following:

· He/she must be a citizen of India, A subject of Bhutan and Nepal to apply for this exam.

· A Tibetan refugee who came, India before 1st January, 1962 to live forever in India.

· The Indian origin person belong to countries such as Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Pakistan, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam has migrated to India permanently.

b. Educational Qualification

IMA and Officer Training Academy: He/she must have a degree from a recognized university.

Indian Naval Academy: Engineering Degree or B.SC with Physics or Mathematics or NCC entry.

Air Force Academy: Bachelor of Engineering or Degree of a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2.

c. Age parameter for CDS entry

IMA — Unmarried male candidates (20–24 years)

Indian Naval Academy — Unmarried male candidates (20–24 years)and NCC Naval Wing ‘C’ Certificate Holder 18–23 years

Air Force Academy — 20–24 years, also there is age relaxation up to 26 years to those who hold a valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by the DGCA.

Officers Training Academy — 20–24 years for both men and women.

d. CDS for girls:

For the CDS examination girls are only applicable for the Officer Training Academy (OTA) while for others positions they are not applicable. Unlike, NDA where girls are not eligible to apply for the exam CDS is offering new opportunities to women’s. In future, more vacancies will be declared for women in the defence services as per the words of our defence minister. Also, women’s are eligible for Short Service only while boys are eligible for both short service and permanent commission.

Important instructions about CDS:

i. Every year, CDS exam is conducted twice by UPSC in following manner:

a. In November first week the first notification of CDS exam comes and in February first week exam is conducted.

b. In second week of August the second notification of CDS exam comes and exam is held in the third week of November.

ii. English or Hindi are the two language used for the examination.

iii. Candidates must be physically fit (you can check the criterion on their official website).

vi. Only graduates can apply for CDS unlike NDA where 10+2 is the eligibility criteria.

v. Girls are only applicable for Officer Training Academy (OTA) in the CDS exam.

Why Doon Defence Career Point (DDCP)?

In the region of Uttarakhand, Doon defence career point emerged as the ray of hope to the students who want to make their career in the defence. They are known for delivering high quality coaching and achieved success in the same. They are delivering the content which is much needed to in this competitive environment and also providing the environment that enriches their experience.

Cheering officers

Courses offered by them are NDA, Air Force, Navy, CDS, SSC, BANK, DELHI POLICE, Asst. COMMANDMENT and many more. Their performance in shaping the career of the students is commendable as their job selection percent is 82 while the top rank is achieved by the students in every area. Teaching staff in their institutes are experienced and well qualified and also have excellent teaching standards, guidance. They ensured the promising career in the paramilitary forces, in defence forces and police.

DDCP main objective is to deliver high quality management education to the students who want to be named as Pilot Officer, Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Air Vice-Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal. The approach of progressive learning is followed by the DDCP in which student’s caliber is identified to teach them accordingly.

Students in the DDCP are highly motivated, enthusiastic and worked in a team player. They are provided full freedom to take action that helps them in nourishing their own ideas so that they can face all the difficulties they have to face in the examination.

we all know “practice makes a man perfect” but only 10% of us followed this that is why success ration in the defence or in SSB interview is less. Though, my suggestion is to go for Doon Defence Career Point in Dehradun to take right guidance under right people.

Time is less for your dreams, before regret give your last try at this coaching center, I am sure if you are honest towards your dreams the results will be positive.