CDS is conducted in two stages for the post of office cadre in Indian Army or Indian Navy or Indian Air Force or Officer’s Training Academy (OTA). The post preference must be mentioned at the time of registration.

Indian/ outside India candidates from neighbouring countries who are settled in India.

The upper age limit varies for the different institutes and categories but the minimum age limit is 19 years.

Female candidates are eligible for OTA only.

Married candidates can apply only for Air Force Academy (AFA) and OTA.

For IMA/INA/AFA, B.Tech degree is acceptable while degree in any discipline is accepted in OTA.

Candidates must be physically fit for any post as per the physical standards set by the institute.

The individual educational qualification required for each institution is discussed below.

I.M.A. and OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.

Indian Naval Academy (INA):  Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institution.

Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

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