CDS FAQs
Q: What is the educational qualification to apply for CDS?
A: The candidates need to have a degree in engineering from a recognized university to apply for CDS.
Q: CDS is conducted how many times in a year?
A: CDS is conducted 2 times in a year.
Q: What is the exam mode of CDS?
A: CDS is conducted in offline mode i.e. paper-based.
Q: What is the syllabus of CDS?
A: CDS exam consists of 3 sections which are in the level of matriculation:
- Mathematics
- English
- General Knowledge
Q: What is the duration of CDS?
A: Duration of various courses of CDS are:
- For the exam of Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, and Naval Academy: 6 hours
- For the exam of Officers’ Training Academy: 4 hours
Q: In which language CDS exam is conducted?
A: The CDS exam is conducted in the language of English and Hindi.
Q: What is the application fee of CDS?
A: The application fee of CDS is Rs. 200 for unreserved category candidates. Female, Sc, ST, and physically handicapped candidates are exempted from the fee payment.
Q: Are there any documents needed to be uploaded during the application process?
A: During the application process, the candidates need to upload the following documents:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Photo ID proof