Exam notification for Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) Exam, 2012has just came out yesterday (i.e. 29.10. 2011). Last date to apply for UPSC CDS-I Exam 2012 is 28.11.2011 and the exam is scheduled to be held on 12th February, 2012. Those of you g
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who would like to join the defence services, this is a very good opportunity. Click here to download the UPSC CDS Exam (I) 2012 Notification.This blog tells you in a nutshell about the notification, eligibilities required and how to apply for CDS Exam. To find the study materials for CDS Exam, You can go through my previous blog article titled: CDS Exam Pattern, Sample papers, Books & Coaching institutes.
Before going any further, let us know more about what is CDS Exam.
What is CDS Exam:
Combined Defence Services (CDS) is the entrance-cum-recruitment exam conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) jointly for four elite defence academies of India:
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.
Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala.
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai.
CDS is conducted twice every year – in mid-February (called CDS-I) and in mid-September (called CDS-II). Subsequent to CDS written exam, shortlisted candidates are called for Interview, conducted by SSB (Services Selection Board). It is only after candidates clear the SSB Interview & the subsequent medical test that they are finally selected for the four defence academies.
The training conducted in these defence academies lasts for 49 to 74 weeks, depending on which institute you join in. At the end of the training period, you are commissioned as Lieutenant in Army/Navy or as a Flying Officer in Air force.
Even during the training at these Defence Academies, the trainees (called as Gentleman/ Lady Cadets) are given fixed stipend of Rs. 21000/- per month for the entire duration of training.
CDS (I) Exam 2012 Important dates:
Date of notification & Online Form availability: 29/10/2011 (Sat)
Last date for submission of CDS-I 2012 forms: 28/11/2011 (Mon).
Date of CDS (I) Exam 2012: 12/02/2012 (Sun)
CDS (I) Exam 2012 Vacancies:In each CDS Exam, 500 to 550 candidates are selected. You can find the institute-wise break –up of seats/vacancies for CDS-I 2012 as given at right.
CDS Exam Eligibilities:
Age Eligibilities:
Eligibilities for CDS exam is given below institute-wise:
NA: Min. 19 years, Max: 22 years. (DOB:not earlier than 2nd January, 1991 (2nd January, 1989 in case of NCC Naval Wing ‘C’ Certificate holders) and not later than 1st January, 1994.
AFA: Min. 19 years, Max: 23 years. (DOB: not earlier than 2nd January, 1990 and not later than 1st January, 1994)
IMA: Min. 19 years, Max: 24 years. (DOB: not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January, 1994)
OTA: Min. 19 years, Max: 25 years. (DOB:not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January, 1994)
Academic Eligibilities:
Educational Qualifications for CDS exam is listed below institute-wise:
IMA, Dehradun & OTA, Chennai: Graduation.
NA, Ezhimala: B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.
AFA, Hyderabad: Graduation (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Final year Degree students can also apply provided they can provide the proof passing above qualification at a later date to be notified by UPSC.
The qualifications must be obtained from a recognised university or equivalent.
Physical Standard Eligibilities for CDS Exam:
On top of above Age & Educational eligibilities, you also need to possess the physical standard, as given in "APPENDIX IV" in page-6 of the Notification.
CDS (I) Exam 2012 Online Form:
Till CDS 2011, you were able to apply both online & offline for CDS exam. But from CDS 2012 onwards you can apply only online!
CDS Exam Online form:
There are two stages of online application - in PartI you fill general data while in Part-I you fill more specific data.
After submitting the online form, you do not need to send the hard copy of the application to UPSC, but retain with you for any later use.
How to apply online has been given in detail in this "Instructions to fill CDS Exam Online Form" webpage. So go through it carefully before submitting your online form.
CDS Exam Centres:
CDS Exam is held through out the length and breadth of the country in following 41 city/towns:
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizwal, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thapuram, Thiruvanandehradun, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam.
Hope with above information you would be able to apply confidently for CDS exam. Although the information was meant for CDS(I) 2012, same can also be used for CDS-2013/2014 aspirants as reference information.
How do you prepare for CDS exam?
My next blog post gives you the study materials for CDS Exam: Exam Pattern, Sample papers, Books & Coaching institutes.
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