Hi,

The qualifications required for CDS examination is given below:

Nationality:

• Candidates applying for CDS must be a citizen of India

• Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugee, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam are also eligible but only after subject to fulfilment eligibility criteria as the rule of Government of India

Educational Qualifications:

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• Indian Military Academy (IMA) - 20 to 24 years - Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

• Indian Naval Academy (NA) - 20 to 24 years - Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution

• Air Force Academy (AFA) - 20 to 24 years - Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering

• Officers Training Academy (OTA – Men) - 20 to 24 years - Degree of a recognized University or equivalent (Unmarried and Married)

• Officers Training Academy (OTA - Women, Non-Technical) - 20 to 24 years - Degree of a recognized University or equivalent (Unmarried and Widow)

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Hi Himanshu,

The CDS 2 exam will be conducted on November 18, 2018. Check this link for the complete information on eligibility and qualifications for CDs exam -

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All the best!