| Name of the Exam |
Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination |
| Conducted By |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Type |
National-Level Defence Recruitment Exam |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice Every Year |
| Purpose of Exam |
Selection of Officers for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
| Exam Pattern – IMA, INA, AFA |
- English (100 Marks) - General Knowledge (100 Marks) - Mathematics (100 Marks) Total = 300 Marks |
| Exam Pattern – OTA |
- English (100 Marks) - General Knowledge (100 Marks) Total = 200 Marks |
| Selection Stages |
1. Written Examination 2. SSB Interview 3. Medical Examination 4. Document Verification 5. Final Merit List |
| Educational Qualification |
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university - Engineering Degree required for Air Force Academy (AFA) |
| Eligibility (Gender & Marital Status) |
- IMA, INA, AFA: Unmarried Males - OTA: Unmarried Females, Widows, and Divorcees (not remarried) |
| SSB Interview Details |
Intelligence and Personality Test conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) |
| Medical Standards |
Candidates must be physically and mentally fit |
| Final Merit List |
Based on marks in Written Exam and SSB Interview |
| Official Website |
www.upsc.gov.in |
