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Combined Defence Services 1 2021 Important Dates: UPSC has published the CDS 1 2021 notification and important dates. Let’s have a look at the detailed schedule for CDS 1 2021 exam.
Combined Defence Services 1 2021 EVENTS | DATES |
CDS 1 2021 Application Start Date | 28 Oct 2020 |
CDS 1 2021 Application Last Date | 17 Nov 2020 |
CDS 1 2021 Exam Date | 07 Feb 2021 |
CDS 1 2021 Admit Card Download Date | Before 3 weeks of exam |
CDS 1 2021 Result Date (Expected) | Mar – April 2021 |
CDS 1 2021 Eligibility Conditions: Here we have given the qualification of CDS 1 2021 Notification, here we get the maximum knowledge about the notification issued by UPSC and we would be able to know the new updations done by UPSC it might be in syllabus, exam pattern, recruitment stages later.
CDS 1 2021 Educational Qualifications: Candidates should be well known with the education qualifications before applying the examination. Here we brought the complete details of the educational qualifications required for CDS 1 2021 Notification.
ACADEMY | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | Graduation Degree |
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths) |
AIR FORCE ACADEMY | Graduation, B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics &Maths) |
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | Graduation Degree |
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | Graduation Degree |
CDS 1 2021 Age limit: Here we have provided you with the age limit for the CDS 1 2021 Exam. So before applying to try to go through the full notification provided by UPSC.
ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003 |
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003 |
AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2002 |
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2003 |
OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2003 |
CDS 1 2021 Selection Procedure: CDS follows a three-stage recruitment process it consists of:
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
CDS 1 2021 Examination Pattern:The written examination consists of the below subjects:
A) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:
SUBJECT | DURATION | MAX. MARKS |
ENGLISH | 2 HOURS | 100 Marks |
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | 2 HOURS | 100 Marks |
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS | 2 HOURS | 100 Marks |
B) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
SUBJECT | DURATION | MAX. MARKS |
ENGLISH | 2 HOURS | 100 Marks |
GERERAL KNOWLEDGE | 2 HOURS | 100 Marks |
CDS 1 2021 SSB Interview 2021 involves 2 stages:
- Stage 1 consists of officer intelligence rating, picture perception, and description test.
- Stage 2 involves psychology test, interview, group testing officer task, and conference
CDS 1 2021 How to Apply:
- Visit the official website — upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the UPSC CDSE 1 2021 link
- In part – I of the registration, submit your basic information.
- In part II, fill the payment details and choice of exam center, upload your photo and sign as per guidelines
- Save and submit it and take a print out for further reference
CDS 1 2021 Notification Other important details:
Application fee: Rs 200/- SC, ST and women candidates are exempted from application fee
Examination Centers: UPSC CDS 1 2021 exam will be held in 41 CDS Exam Centers across India.
Expected Cut Off for CDS 1 2021: Cut Off will be declared by the UPSC based on the applications received and candidates qualified in the first stage of the recruitment process. Now we will look into the expected cut off marks for all the academies.
S.No | ACADEMY | EXPECTED CUT OFF |
1 | IMA | 115 – 125 |
2 | INA | 110 – 125 |
3 | AFA | 130 – 140 |
4 | OTA (MEN) | 75 -85 |
5 | OTA (WOMEN) | 75- 85 |
A. Yes, final year candidates can apply for CDS, but you should complete your degree before the date of joining.
A. No, women can only apply for OTA Chennai through CDS exam.
A. UPSC will conduct CDS 1 2021 on 07 Feb 2021.
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