CDS 1 2020 Notification, Exam Date, Age Limit || Apply Online]
UPSC has published the CDS 1 2020 notification on 30th Oct 2019. It is a golden opportunity for the defence aspirants to join the Indian Army, Airforce and Navy as an officer through UPSC CDS 1 2020 exam. In this article, the aspirants will find the complete details about the CDS 1 2020 exam like the age limit, educational qualification, vacancies, exam date, syllabus, cut off marks and how to apply for the CDS 1 2020 online.
CDS 1 2020: Important Dates
Events | Important Dates |
CDS 1 2020 Notification Release Date | 30th October 2019 |
CDS 1 2020 Online Application Start Date | 30th Oct 2019 |
CDS 1 2020 Last date to Apply online | 19th November 2019 |
CDS 1 2020 Exam Date | 2nd February 2020 |
CDS 1 2020 Vacancy
CDS Course | Total Vacancies |
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 45 |
Indian Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Men) | 225 |
Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) | 15 |
CDS 1 2020 Age Limits
Academy | Age limits |
Indian Military Academy | 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2002 |
Indian Naval Academy | 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2002 |
Indian Air Force Academy | 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2001 |
Officers’ Training Academy | 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jan 2002 |
Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) | 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jan 2002 |
CDS Exam for Male and Female
Academy | Gender | Status |
Indian Military Academy | Male | Unmarried |
Indian Naval Academy | Male | Unmarried |
Indian Air Force Academy | Male | Unmarried |
Officer Training Academy | Male | Unmarried |
Officer Training Academy | Female | Unmarried |
CDS 1 2020 Educational Qualification
Academy | Educational Qualification |
IMA | Graduate from Recognized University |
INA | B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths) |
AFA | Graduation, B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics &Maths) |
OTA | Graduation Degree |
CDS 1 2020 Selection Procedure
- Written Exam
- SSB Interview for written qualified candidates
- Medical Examination for SSB interview recommended candidates
- All Indian merit list for CDS 1 2020
- Joining instructions for Merit in candidates to join the academy for training.
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CDS 1 2020 Question Papers
For IMA, NA and AFA the CDS 1 2020 comprises of 3 papers, which carry a total of 300 marks. The total duration of each exam is 2 hours.
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Subjects Marks Duration English 100 2 hours General Knowledge 100 2 hours Elementary Mathematics 100 2 hours For OTA, CDS 1 2020 consists of 2 subjects with a total of 200 Marks. The duration of the two exams is 4 hours (2 hours for each exam).
Subjects Marks Duration English 100 2 hours General Knowledge 100 2 hours CDS 1 2020 Admit Card
- UPSC CDS 1 2020 Admit Card will be available for download for the candidates how will successfully submit the application form.
- The link to download the admit card will be active on the official website of UPSC.
- Applicants can download their CDS admit cards by logging in with their registration ID & password.
- Make sure that all the information mentioned on the admit card is correct. If there is any discrepancy, you might not be allowed to appear for the exam.
- All applicants are required to bring their admit card to the examination centre.
- None of the candidates will be allowed to enter the examination hall without their CDS admit card.
CDS Cut off marks
CDS 2 2018 Cut Off Marks [Official]
CDS 1 2020 Application Form
Aspirants can apply for UPSC CDS 1 2020 exam from 30 Oct 2019 onwards. The last date for submitting the CDS 1 2020 online application is 19th November 2019. Follow the general instructions for CDS 1 2020 online application below:
- Visit official site upsconline.nic.in/ and Click “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC“.
- In the Page click on column “Click Here for PART I भाग- I के लिए यहां क्लिक करें” against Combined Defence Services Examination (II)
- Under the section of PART I read the instruction carefully and in the Bottom click on Yes / हां.
- Now the Application form will be appeared, fill your personal and contact details.
- Select the preference for the academies as per age & qualification.
- Now continue to next step. The Registration ID would be generated.
- The candidates should then head to “Part II” of the application form.
- Next step is to deposit the fee of ₹ 200/-.
- Once the fee payment is done, select the desired examination centre.
- Upload a scanned copy of the photograph and signature as per the file size & dimensions specified in the official notification.
- Click to “Submit”.
- Print/ Download the application form for future use.
CDS 1 2020 Application Fee
- The fees for the CDS application form is ₹ 200/-
- SC/ST/Females are exempted from fee payment.
- The payment submission is available in both offline and online mode.
- The payment can be done via Net Banking, Mastercard/Debit Card or cash deposit in any branch of SBI Bank.
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