Can a 24 year old apply for CDS?

Can a 24 year old apply for CDS?

No only unmarried candidates between the age limit of 19 to 24 are eligible for CDS exam.

Can I apply for CDS at age of 25?

Yes you can apply for the CDS, OTA and AFCAT. In CDS, maximum age limit is 25 yrs. For OTA , direct entry form comes in the name of TGC in which you will get option for PC ( permanent commission) and SC ( Short service commission). All SC officers do there training at OTA.

What is the age limit of CDS?

CDS Age Limit 2022 (as on 01/01/2023)

Academy	Age Limit
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	19 – 24 Years
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	19 – 22 Years
Air Force Academy	19 – 23 Years
Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)	19 – 25 Years

Can I join IMA 24 years?

CDS Exam (Combined Defence Services) Exam is scheduled twice a year by UPSC. Candidates appearing for the CDS 2022 exam must have completed their graduation or at least be appearing for the final exam of the degree. Also, the minimum and maximum age to give IMA exam vary from 19-24 years.

Is maths compulsory for CDS exam?

No, maths is not at all compulsory for CDS exam. It depends on the choices you fill in the application form. If you don’t want to give Maths exam, fill OTA as your first preference. If you do so, only your English and General Ability paper marks will be added for cutoffs.

Can I join Ota at the age of 25?

No, at the age of 25 you can not apply.

Can a girl apply for CDS exam?

Women too can apply for the CDS exam. However, they cannot be taken into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on the basis of their selection in the CDS exam. CDS for girls is only for the recruitment for the post of OTA (Officer’s Training Programme).

How do you qualify for CDS?

Education Qualification CDS Eligibility
Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)	Bachelor’s Degree From a recognised university
Air Force Academy (AFA)	Graduation (with Physics and Mathematics at Class 12) or Bachelor of Engineering