21-December 2022

UPSC CDS(1) 2023 Notification Details

UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) has released notification for CDS(1) 2023 Exam, also known as Combined Defence Services Exam. Online Application for CDS(1) 2023 Exam begins on 21/12/22 and CDS(1) 2023 Exam is scheduled to take place on 16/04/22.

Candidates can apply for CDS(1) 2023 on the official website of UPSC which is https://www.upsc.gov.in. The last date to apply for UPSC CDS(1) Exam 2023 is 10/01/2023. It is advised that Candidates not to wait for the last date to apply for CDS(1) 2023. Apply as soon as possible to get your desirable exam centre.

Eligibility Criteria for CDS (1) 2023 Exam

Candidates should ensure their eligibility before applying for CDS (1) 2023 Exam.

Particulars	Eligibility
OTA (Officers Training Academy)	Graduation from a recognised Institute
IMA (Indian Military Academy)	Graduation from a recognised Institute
AFA (Air force Academy)	Graduation from a recognised Institute with Physics and Maths in 12th Class
INA (Indian Naval Academy)	Bachelors of Engineering from recognised Institute

Age Limit and Marital Status for CDS (1) 2023 Exam

Candidates should ensure their age limit before applying for CDS(1) 2023 Exam. For OTA, Candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 1999 and not later than 1st January 2005. For IMA, Candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2000 and not later than 1st January 2005.For Air Force Academy Candidates born not earlier than 1st January 2004 and not later than 2nd January 2000. For Indian Naval Academy Candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2000 and later than 1st January 2005. Age Limit and Marital Status for CDS(1) 2023 Exam is given below.

Particulars	Age Limit	Marital Status
OTA (Officers Training Academy)	19-25	Unmarried
IMA (Indian Military Academy)	19-24	Unmarried
AFA (Air Force Academy)	19-23	Unmarried
INA (Indian Naval Academy)	19-22	Unmarried

Important Dates for CDS (1) 2023 Exam

Important Details for CDS(1)2023	Details
UPSC CDS Notification Date	21/12/2023
UPSC CDS Application starting Date	21/12/2023
Last Date to apply for CDS	10/01/2022
Total Vacancies	OTA- 170
	IMA- 100
	AFA- 32
	INA- 22
Date of issue of Admit Card	To be announced
Date of Exam of CDS	16/04/2023
Declaration of Result by UPSC	To be announced
Official UPSC Answer Key Date	To be announced
Interview Dates	To be announced

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