TEST PREP- DEFENCE

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What is CDS?

The Combined Defence Services Examination or the CDS Exam is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.

The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. They consist of the Army, Navy and Air Force, supported by three paramilitary forces (the Coast Guard, Assam Rifles, and Special Frontier Force) and various inter-service institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command.

Why Defence services?

For those young and courageous individuals who nurture a patriotic sentiment, who are willing to take on any kind of challenges and dedicate their lives to defending the country and its people, the Common Defence Service Test is the path to join the nation's Defence forces.

Analysis of the Central Intelligence Agency indicates that India is projected to possess the fourth most capable concentration of power by 2015. According to a report published by the US Congress, India is the developing world's leading arms purchaser.

Ongoing efforts at modernization of the armed forces adds upto the importance of this exam, India is also investing huge to build a dedicated and secure optical fiber cable (OFC) network for exclusive use of the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Eligibility

For Indian Military Academy/Officers' Training Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent

• For Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering
• For Air Force Academy: Degree of a Recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering

Age Limit

Indian Military Academy 19-24 Years

Air Force Academy 19-23 Years

Naval Academy 19-22 Years

Officers' Training Academy 19-25 Years

Marital status

Only unmarried graduates are eligible to write the exam

Test Structure

For Indian Military Academy / Naval Academy / Air Force Academy all the papers are of objective type and subjects asked will be English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics

Candidates successful in the written exam are then called for an interview by a Services Selection Board which evaluates a candidate's suitability for a career in the Indian Armed Forces. The SSB interview lasts for approximately a week, during which a candidate undergoes various physical and psychological tests to ascertain whether or not he is officer material. Candidates cleared by the SSB and if selected, depending upon the choice given by the candidates and their merit list ranking, are sent to one of the following institutes for orientation training: -

(a) Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun

(b) Naval Academy, Goa

(c) Air Force Academy, Begumpet, Hyderabad

(d) Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

Those joining the first three institutes get permanent commission, however cadets passing out of OTA get short service commission. Applicants are required to mention their preferences while filling up the application form.

How to apply?

The Notification for the examination is usually released in the months of October and June and the examination is conducted in February and September respectively.

Blank application forms and other particulars are published by  UPSC in leading newspapers and Employment News in the month of May/June and November/December. A candidate seeking admission must apply to The Secretary, UPSC, New Delhi on prescribed application form. The application forms are available on payment of the requisite amount from any of the designated post office throughout the country. The examination is held in over 40 centres spread all of the country.

Defence Exam Preparation

UPSC CDS Exam is conducted for those job seekers who are searching an opportunity to work in any of the defence services of India in order to serve the nation. Also known as Combined Defence Services Examination, the test is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) located in New Delhi. The exam is made especially for those who are willing to opt for one of the most reputed and honorable professions i.e. in the field of defence services. In short, job seekers aspiring to be a part of Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy or Officers' Training Academy are required to appear for the test and obtain good marks.

For acquiring excellent marks in UPSC CDS Exam, the test takers must prepare well in advance. In order to prepare for Combined Defence Services Examination, popularly known as UPSC CDS Exam, the test takers must search for information like tips, books and sample question papers for preparation. Here we bring to you all the detailed information about all the aforesaid topics. Candidates who are appearing for the exam or going to appear for it in near future must explore further, so as to prepare well and excel in the UPSC CDS Exam.

How to Prepare for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination?

• In order to prepare for UPSC CDS Exam, candidates must plan a time table or schedule.
• Candidates must understand the exam pattern of the Combined Defence Services Examination.
• The test takers must be aware about the syllabus of the exam, so as to prepare systematically.
• Syllabus of the Combined Defence Services Examination must be on the tips of the test takers.
• Candidates must give adequate time to each section/subject of the examination.
• Test takers must clarify their doubts or confusions with the help of various books and other study materials.
• Test takers must practice various sample papers available for the UPSC CDS Exam.
• Candidates must possess ample information about the latest or current events about their state, nation and world at large.
• Aspirants must read English newspapers, magazines and books so as to improve their vocabulary.