i am studying in my 3 year btech and born n 8 octiber 1999 can i apply in cds
Following is the eligibility criteria for CDS :
The eligibility criteria are different for all the posts. If a candidate is pursuing final year/ semester of their Degree course at present are also eligible to apply for CDS Exam 2019 on provisional basis.
For Indian Military Academy (INA): Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
For Indian Naval Academy (INA): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
For Air Force Academy (AFA): Bachelor’s degree of Engineering/Technology from a recognized university OR degree from a recognized university with Physics & Mathematics as subjects.
For Officers Training Academy (OTA): Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
For Officers Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical course): Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Age wise eligibility :
Candidate should be not less than 19 years to apply for any academy. The age limit will be calculated as on January 01, 2019.
For IMA – 19 years to 24 years
For AFA – 19 years to 23 years
For INA – 19 years to 22 years
For OTA – 19 years to 25 years
Therefore, age wise you are eligible. Please check your qualification details.
Good luck! :)
As per your age you are eligible but as per your qualification you will be eligible to write CDS writtern exam next year. UPSC release notification for CDS twice a year. You will be eligible as soon as you finish your 6th semester and get your marksheet because CDS require atleast 3 year of degree.
There is an advantage for you here, as you are an engineering student you will be allowed for one extra branch that is the engineering (technical branch). Also you will get age relaxation of 2 years. Apart from this, engineers can directly appear for SSB interview without writing any entrance exam. The entries are SSC-TECH and UES NAVY.
Also you are a male candidate so you will be allowed for all three forces that is army, air force and navy. While girls are only allowed for army through CDS.
So prepare well.
Good luck
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