Combined Defence Service exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) board to select an ideal candidate for Indian Army Academy, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. The CDS exam held twice a year (April & Sept). CDS 1 2025 exam will be held on 13th April 2025.Candidates who want to appear for the CDS 1 2025 exam can fill the form on the official website of UPSC.
CDS 1 2025
CDS 1 2025 exam will be held on 13th April 2025 by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) board. The application process has been already started from 11th December and will remain open till 31st December 2024.Candidates who meet all the criteria set by the UPSC board can apply for CDS 1 2025 exam on the official website of UPSC. Candidates who clear the CDS written exam will go for the SSB Interview of 5 days and once candidate got final selected will undergo for the training at their respective academies.
CDS 1 2025 Exam
| Types of question | Multiple Choice Question |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration | GK-2 Hours
English-2 hours Maths- 2 hours |
| No. of Question | GK-100
English-100 Maths- 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd |
Note: -Maths are not required for OTA (Officer’s Training Academy)
CDS 1 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to appear for CDS 1 2025 exam should meet all the criteria listed below: –
| Academy Name | Age limit | Education Qualification |
| Indian Military Academy | 19-24 years | Graduation degree |
| Indian Naval Academy | 19-22 years | B.Tech (10+2 with Physic and Maths) |
| Airforce Academy | 19-23 years | B.Tech (10+2 with Physic and Maths) |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)SSC Men | 19-25 years | Graduation Degree |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women | 19 – 25 years | Graduation Degree |
CDS 1 2025 Highlights
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Selection Process | Written
SSB Interview |
| Application Form | 11th December-31st December 2024 |
| Exam Fee | Rs.200 for all categories (SC/ST/Females are exempted) |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
CDS 1 2025 Notification Out
CDS 1 2025 Notification is out now. The notification has been released on 11th December 2024 on the official website of UPSC with the 457 vacancies across Indian Army Academy, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. The application process has been started from 11th December 2025 and will remain open till 31st December 2024.All unmarried male and female holding a degree of graduation or in the last year of graduation with the age limit of 19 to 25 year can apply for CDS 1 2025 exam.
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CDS 1 2025 Vacancy
CDS 1 2025 notification has been released for 457 vacancies for Indian Army Academy, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officer’s Training Academy.
| Academy Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 32 |
| Airforce Academy | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)SSC Men | 275 |
| Officers Training Academy Chennai SSC Women | 18 |
| Total Vacancies | 457 |
CDS 1 2025 Application Form
CDS 1 2025 Application form has been started from 11th December and will remain open till 31st December 2024. Candidates who want to apply for the CDS 1 2025 exam can fill the form on the official website of UPSC.
How To Apply for CDS 1 2025 Exam
Step 1: – Visit the official website of UPSC.
Step 2: – Complete the Registration Process.
Step3: – After Registration, Login with your ID and Password.
Step 4: – Fill out the necessary details such as qualification, personal details etc.
Step 5: –Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format and pay the application fee.
Step 6: –Submit the application form by clicking on submit button.
Step 7: – Take out the printout for future references.
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