UPSC CDS eligibility
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination · यूपीएससी संयुक्त रक्षा सेवा परीक्षा
To apply for UPSC CDS you need: IMA and OTA: any graduate. INA: engineering degree. AFA: graduate with Physics and Mathematics at Class 12, or an engineering degree. The age limit is Varies by post.
Educational qualification
IMA and OTA: any graduate. INA: engineering degree. AFA: graduate with Physics and Mathematics at Class 12, or an engineering degree.
Age limit and relaxation
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Varies by post |
Post-wise age limits can differ. The official notification for each cycle is final.
Other conditions
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or other categories as specified in the notification.
- Age limits differ by academy (roughly 19–25 years); the notification gives exact birth-date ranges.
- IMA, INA and AFA admit only unmarried candidates.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹200 |
| Women, SC and ST | Exempted (no fee) |