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COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (CDSE)
CDS Exam (Combined Defence Services) is scheduled twice a year by UPSC. Candidates have
to ful ll di erent parameters of eligibility criteria such as nationality, educational
Candidates appearing for the CDS Exam must have completed their graduation or at least be
appearing for the nal exam of the degree. Also, the minimum and maximum age vary based
on di erent academies.
CDS Eligibility
The UPSC mentions the CDS eligibility in detail in the o cial noti cation of the exam.
Candidates can check the CDS Noti cation as well as the exam calendar on the UPSC website
(www.upsc.gov.in).
Note – Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during
training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply, but during the
training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with
family out of the premises.
Note – Male divorcee/widower candidates cannot be treated as unmarried males for the
purpose of their admission in IMA/INA/AFA/OTA, Chennai courses, and accordingly they are
not eligible for these courses.
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Indian Military Academy, Dehradun—155th (DE) Course commencing in July, 2023 [including 13 100
vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certi cate (Army Wing) holders]
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 22
03vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certi cate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry ) holders ]
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course [including 03 vacancies are reserved 32
for NCC `C’ Certi cate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry]
Of cers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 169
Of cers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 16
TOTAL 339
The number of vacancies given above is tentative and may be changed at any stage by
Services HQ. Candidates should verify the exact number of vacancies from the latest UPSC
noti cation.
Important Note –
1. Graduates with the rst choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of
Graduation/provisional certi cates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview
at the SSB.
2. Candidates in the nal year of their graduation can also apply provided they do not have
any backlog at the application. Also, they have to submit proof of passing the degree
3. Candidates possessing professional and technical quali cations which are recognised
by government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees would also be
eligible for admission to the examination.
They must be –
1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
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4. A Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India from and before January 1, 1962.
5. A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African
countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia,
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) presents a certi cate of
eligibility issued by the Government of India to the recruiting body.
However, the Certi cate of eligibility will not be necessary in the case of candidates who are
Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
strongly advised to get themselves medically tested before applying for CDS Exam. The
detailed medical instructions can be downloaded from the respective Service (Army, Navy
Important points –
The minimum acceptable height for male candidates is 157.5 cms. (157 cms for Navy
and 162.5 cms for Air Force).
For Women candidates minimum acceptable height is 152 cms.
For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern region of India,
Garhwali and Kumaon, the Minimum acceptable height will be 5 cms less.
In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height can be
reduced by 2 cms. However, the minimum height for all entries is 148 cm after all types
of waivers/dispensations. Otherwise, the candidate shall be considered a dwarf.
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COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (CDSE)
The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they ful l all the eligibility
conditions for admission to the examination. The CDS eligibility in terms of physical and
medical standards covering height and weight for di erent age groups, vision standards for
Naval o cers, waist-hip ratio, body mass index, etc. Hence, candidates are advised to go
through the o cial noti cation for further clari cation on Combined Defence Service
Eligibility Criteria.
University/Institution
3. F
or Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and
Graduation/provisional certi cates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the
SSB.
Candidates who are studying in the nal year/semester Degree course and have yet to pass
the nal year degree examination can also apply provided candidate should not have any
present backlog upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared upto the
time of submission of application and they will be required to submit proof of passing the
degree examination at the time of commencement of course.
Physical Standards:
Candidates must be physically t according to physical standards for admission to Combined
Defence Services Examination. The detailed guidelines can be obtained from the CDSE
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HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website http://upsconline.nic.in
Candidates are required to apply Online using the link www.upsconline.nic.in Detailed
instructions for lling up Online Applications are available on the above- mentioned website.
Candidates serving in the Armed Forces are required to inform their Commanding O cer in
writing that they have applied for this examination. They are also required to submit NOC in
this regard at the time of SSB interview.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
1. The Competitive examination comprises:
1. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum
marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
3. For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force
Academy :—
The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only. The question
papers (Test Booklets) of General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set
bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
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CDS Syllabus
CDS Syllabus – Elementary Mathematics
Algebra Basic Operations, Simple factors, Remainder Theorem, HCF/LCM, Theory of polynomials,
Quadratic equations,Relation between its roots and coef cients (Only real roots to be
considered), Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns—analytical and graphical
solutions, Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions, Practical
problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or
quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions, Set language and set notation,
Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices
Geometry Lines and angles, Plane and plane gures, Theorems on Properties of angles at a point,
Parallel lines, Sides and angles of a triangle, Congruence of triangles, Similar triangles,
Concurrence of medians and altitudes, Properties of angles, Sides and diagonals of a
Parallelogram, Rectangle and square, Circles and its properties including tangents and
normals and Loci
Arithmetic Number System: Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers.
Fundamental operations: addition, substraction, multiplication, division, Square roots,
Decimal fractions
Unitary method, Time and Distance, Time and work, Percentages, Simple and
compound interest, Pro t and loss
Ratio and proportion, Variation, Elementary Number Theory: Division algorithm, Prime and
composite numbers, Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11, Multiples and factors.
Factorisation Theorem H.C.F. and L.C.M., Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, Laws
of logarithms and use of logarithmic tables
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Re ection of Light 8
Gupta Dynasty 8
Square & Square Root and Cube & Cube Root 8
Refraction of Light 9
Vijay Nagar Empire 9
HCF & LCM Basics 9
Dispersion and Scattering of Light 10
Noun Part I 10
HCF & LCM Part I 10
Bhakti Movement 11
AP, GP & HP 11
Noun Part II 13
Parts of Sentence 14
Su Movement 14
Special Series 14
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Revolt of 1857 22
Percentage Part III 22
Magnetism 23
Formation of INC 23
Pro t & Loss Part I 23
Human Eye 24
Pronoun Part II 24
Pro t & Loss Part II 24
Extremist Phase 25
Pro t & Loss Part III 25
Verb Part I 27
Verb Part II 28
Gandhian Era Part I 28
Simple Interest Part I 28
Sound 29
Gandhian Era Part II 29
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Tribal Movements 43
Average Part I 43
Plant Tissue 44
Art & Culture 44
Average Part II 44
Animal Tissue 45
Adverb 45
Overview of Indian Polity in CDS 45
Average Part III 45
Sources of India Constitution 46
Time & Work Part I 46
Preposition Part I 48
Preposition Part II 49
Making of the Constitution 49
Article Part II 56
Directive Principles of State Policy 56
Trains 56
Animal Reproduction : Part I 57
Fundamental Duties 57
Boat & Streams 57
Animal Reproduction : Part II 58
Basic Structure & Constitutional Amendment 58
Race & Circular Motion 58
Respiration 59
Conditional Sentence 59
Important Amendments 59
Linear Equations 59
Centre and State Relations 60
Quadratic Equations 60
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Question Tags 62
Direct & Indirect I 63
Emergency Provision 63
Algebraic Identities 63
Muscular, Skeleton and Nervous System Part I 64
Direct & Indirect II 66
Parliament : Part I 66
Putting Values & Symmetricity Concept Usage in Algebra + Componendo & Dividendo 66
Parliament : Part II 67
President and Vice President 64
Algebra (Fix Pattern Question) 64
Muscular, Skeleton and Nervous System Part II 65
Prime Minister and Central Council of Ministers 65
Judiciary : Part II 72
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Basics of Transformation Formulas & Trigonometric Ratios of Multiple and Submultiple Angles 78
Part II
Constitutional Bodies : Part II 79
Basics of Transformation Formulas & Trigonometric Ratios of Multiple and Submultiple Angles 79
Part III
Parajumbled Sentences Part I 80
Non-constitutional Bodies : Part I 80
Height & Distance Basics 80
Non-constitutional Bodies : Part II 81
Height & Distance 81
Parajumbled Sentences Part II 83
Synonyms & Antonyms 84
Other Constitutional Dimensions 84
Lines, Angles & Polygons Part I 84
Structure of Atom 85
Universe and Solar System 85
Introduction & Overview of Indian Economy 85
Lines, Angles & Polygons Part II 85
Periodic Table 86
Latitudes and Longitudes 86
National Income Part I 86
Triangles Basics 86
Acid, Base & Salt Part I 87
Idioms & Phrases 87
Formation of Earth 87
National Income Part II 87
Properties of Triangles 87
Continental Drift Theory and Plate Tectonics 88
Similarity and Congruency 88
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Budget 111
Word Power Part X 112
Indian Physiography Part III 112
Taxation System in India Part I 112
3D Mensuration (Prism and Pyramid) 112
Indian Physiography Part IV 113
Taxation System in India Part II 113
Coordinate Geometry Part I 113
Indian Drainage Part I 114
Balance of Payment, Trade & WTO 114
Coordinate Geometry Part II 114
Word Power Part XI 115
Indian Drainage Part II 115
Foreign Investment 115
Minerals 122
Current Affairs 122
Statistics Part II 122
Word Power Part XV 125
Industries Part I 126
Current Affairs 126
Statistics Part III 126
Industries Part II 127
Current Affairs 127
Environment and Ecology Part I 128
Current Affairs 128
Environment and Ecology Part II 129
Current Affairs April 129
Environment and Ecology Part III 130
Current Affairs 130
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Percentage https://youtu.be/RWdNhJWwzSs
Area of Figures which can be Split up into Figures ( eld book) https://youtu.be/Yg8yS61wB6A
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Lines and Angles, Plane and Plane Figures, Theorems on Properties of https://youtu.be/wZV1FFYb9k8
Angles at a Point
Parallel Lines https://youtu.be/b_foJxHiZFs
Sides and Angles of a Triangle https://youtu.be/7PYxhxkqyM8
Congruency of Triangles https://youtu.be/7PYxhxkqyM8
Similar Triangles https://youtu.be/7PYxhxkqyM8
The concurrence of Medians and Altitudes https://youtu.be/SyzkgBjXtIs
Properties of Angles, Sides, and Diagonals of a Parallelogram, Rectangle, https://youtu.be/t42sLuns4Qs
and Square
Circles and its Properties Including Tangents and Normals https://youtu.be/llhjrbgwjUM
Loci https://youtu.be/YCeuaQ4OrKk
4. Statistics
Collection and Tabulation of Statistical Data https://youtu.be/YfeQoTn2Zr8
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HISTORY
India at the dawn of Colonisation https://youtu.be/6Q20H0tpxmA
Advent of Europeans https://youtu.be/1yuybAqQDeY
Carnatic Wars https://youtu.be/4bRRl3MXGwA
Carnatic Wars https://youtu.be/wy6v6I-HY6E
Warren Hastings https://youtu.be/IOnzkAvTRYo
Cornwallis and his Reforms https://youtu.be/S22PIq91zhY
Reforms of Bentick https://youtu.be/JhFkJeXeW9s
3rd Battle of Panipat + Rohillas https://youtu.be/EaZzmH-b03Q
Anglo Mysore Wars https://youtu.be/gUK5eggn34Y
Anglo Maratha Wars https://youtu.be/gUK5eggn34Y
Anglo Nepal and Anglo Burma War https://youtu.be/X_t7DDrYtiE
Annexation of Sindh + Anglo Sikh Wars https://youtu.be/yIAmi_9BW8E
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