Hey there,

The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.

Given your age will be 25 in July 2027, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS-1  2027 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) only if the CDS-1 Exam helds before July 2027 but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2027 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.

If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.

Thank you, and best wishes for your future!

Hello Aspirant

It's highly unlikely that having an extra thumb would disqualify you from the CDS medical exam.

The primary focus of the medical examination is to assess your overall physical and mental fitness for the rigors of military training and service. Conditions that would significantly impair your ability to perform your duties are grounds for disqualification.

However, it's crucial to consult with a medical expert or the official CDS medical board for definitive guidance. They can provide specific information based on the latest medical standards and guidelines for the armed forces.

Yes, you can give the CDS exam after completing a BJMC course, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria set by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) which conducts the exam.

A candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. Your BJMC degree fulfills this requirement.

A BJMC degree might not provide a direct advantage in the CDS exam content, which focuses on mathematics, science, general knowledge, and military aptitude. However, the communication and analytical skills you develop during your BJMC program can be beneficial for aspects like the interview stage.


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I hope it helps!

The eligibility criteria for NDA and CDS medical exams can vary slightly, but generally, a normal bend in the left middle finger should not be a significant issue.

However, it's essential to consult with the official medical boards or authorities responsible for conducting the medical examinations for NDA and CDS. They will have specific guidelines regarding physical fitness and medical standards that need to be met.

You must provide your OBC certificate—more especially, the OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate—during counseling, not the actual CDS test, in order to take it . To receive the benefits of reservations, this certificate is required.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The Central Government's OBC list need to include your caste.
• An OBC-NCL certificate from the appropriate authorities is required.

It is not necessary for you if you want to write the exam or for counselling but if you want to avail the seat reservations and relaxations , it is best you provide your caste certificate.

Hello,

Yes, you are eligible to sit for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) and Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) exams provided you meet certain criteria. For CDS, you need a degree from a recognized university for Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA), and for the Air Force Academy (AFA), you need a degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering. The age limits for CDS are 19–24 years for IMA and INA, 19–24 years for AFA, and 19–25 years for OTA. For AFCAT, you need a graduation degree with at least 60% marks and Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level for the Flying Branch, or a B.E./B.Tech degree for Ground Duty (Technical), and a three-year graduation degree with 60% marks for Ground Duty (Non-Technical).

The age limits for AFCAT are 20–24 years for the Flying Branch and 20–26 years for Ground Duty. Since you are pursuing a B.P.Ed and have completed 10+2 with science, you meet the basic educational qualifications, provided you also meet the age and other specific criteria.

Hope this helps,

Thank you

One with graduation degree or if anyone is appearing for final semester of graduation is only applicable for CDS II 2024 and CDS 1 2025 .

As long as they have no outstanding backlogs from the previous semester for which results have been announced at the time of application, CDS candidates who are in their final year or semester are eligible to apply for the test.

No you have to finish your undergraduate degree and then write the cds exam . It is best if you complete your course and then focus on the CDS exam . Also you have to make sure to be eligible in terms of age ( 19 - 24 or 25 ) depending on what academy you would like .