CDS Exam 2023: Notification, Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Cut-off & Selection Process, etc.

CDS Exam 2023

UPSC CDS notification 2023 for Combined Defence Service Examination (I) is released by the Union Public Service Commission at upsc.gov.in in December 2023 and the online registration process also started from the same day. The last date for the application process has been scheduled for 10^th January 2023. The CDS 01/2023 Exam has been scheduled for 16^th April 2023 as per the UPSC Exam calendar. So students who wish to join Defence services have to start preparing for the exam 4 to 5 months prior to exam notification by self-study or joining any CDS coaching institutes.

CDS Exam will be conducted every year twice for the aspirants who desire to begin their career in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Air Force (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Officer’s Training Academy (OTA). The candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for an interview round (SSB) and a medical examination for final selection. We have covered each and every detail regarding the CDS Exam 2023, like important dates, eligibility, number of vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, etc.

CDS Exam 2023 Notification

As per the UPSC calendar, the detailed advertisement and Official notification for the CDS 1 2023 Notification is be released in December 2022 by UPSC (upsc.gov.in). The direct link to check the CDS 2023 exam notification pdf is given below.

UPSC CDS 01/2023 Exam Dates

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CDS Exam and will publish the official notification of the CDS 2023 exams on its official website as per the UPSC Calendar. The important dates concerning UPSC CDS 1 2023 exams are as follows:

UPSC CDS (I) 2023 Dates.

CDS Exam 01 2023 Vacancy

For the CDS 1 Exam, a total of 341 vacancies are announced for Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. Have a look at the CDS-1 Vacancy distribution for reference.

CDS Exam 2023 Selection Procedure

The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts will be conducted on the basis of:

• Written Exam
• SSB Interview/Personality Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Educational qualification

• For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy– A degree holder from a recognized university or equivalent will be eligible.
• For Indian Naval Academy– A degree holder in Engineering from a recognized university/Institution will be eligible.
• Air Force Academy– Bachelor of Engineering or a degree holder from any recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at intermediate (10+2) level.
• Candidates who are in the final semester/year of a degree course can also apply provided that they should submit the provisional certificate of graduation at the time of the interview or at the time of commencement of course.

CDS Exam 2023 Online Application

The online registration procedure for the CDS I Exam 2023 has been scheduled for 21^nd December 2022 to 10^th January 2023. The Online Applications can be filled up to 10^th January 2023 till 6:00 pm. The candidates interested to join Armed Forces must apply much before the last date to avoid any last-minute hassle. The direct link for CDS 1 registration is given below. All eligible candidates can apply online for the CDS I exam 2023 by clicking on the link given below.

Register for CDS 1 Exam 2023 [Direct Link to Apply Online]

CDS Exam Registration process

Follow the steps as mentioned below to complete your CDS 1 Exam Registration process.

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. www.upsc.gov.in or directly apply from the link given above.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on Examination >> Active Examinations >> Online Application For UPSC CDS 1 Exam.

Step 3: Click on “Part-1” against Combined Defence Examination (I) 2023

Step 4: Read all the instructions carefully and proceed by clicking on “Yes”

Step 5: You will be redirected to a new page, start filling in your details correctly.

Step 6: Select your preferences carefully and continue to Part-II.

Step 7: Pay the required application fee through online/offline mode as discussed above.

Step 8: Select the desired examination center from the list.

Step 9: Upload scanned documents as required in the application form.

Step 10: Check all the details and click on “Submit”. Download a copy of the application form for future reference.

CDS Exam Cut-Off

UPSC releases cut-off marks for CDS Exam on its official website. The candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks (i.e. 20 marks minimum in each subject) and for selection must score more than the cut-off marks. UPSC releases CDS written exam cut-off and final cut-off separately. The final cut-off for CDS 2 is expected to be out in May 2023. Check the previous year’s cut-off marks for your reference.

(*Aggregate marks of the last selected candidate)

CDS Examination Centre

The Combined Defence Services Examination will be held at various centers. The candidate has to choose their preferred center while filling their CDS application form.