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The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2008 on 17 February, 2008 for admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy for the Courses commencing in January, 2009 and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the Courses Men and Women commencing in April, 2009.
Details:
~ Date of Examination — 17 February, 2008
~ For details regarding the Eligibility Conditions, Syllabus and Scheme of the examination, Centres of examination, Guidelines for filling up application form etc. aspirants must consult the Detailed Notice of the examination published in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dated 29 September, 2007.
Eligibility:
~ Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status
– For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2 January, 1985 and not later than 1st January, 1990 only are eligible.
– For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1987 (2nd January, 1985 in case of NCC Naval Wing `C Certificate holders) and not later than 1st January, 1990 only are eligible.
– For Air Force Academy : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1986 and not later than 1st January, 1990 only are eligible.
– For Officers` Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1984 and not later than 1St January, 1990 only are eligible.
– For Officers` Training Academy - SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course : Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1984 and not later than 1st January, 1990.
~Educational Qualifications
– For Indian Military Academy and Officers Training Academy: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
– For Naval Academy : B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.
– For Air Force Academy :- Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
~ Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and have yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing by the specified dates published in Commission`s Notice for the Examination.
~ Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2008 as given in Appendix-V of Commission`s Notice for the Examination published in Employment news/Rozgar Samachar dated 29 September, 2007.
How to Apply:
~ Candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices (specified in Appendix-lll of the Notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs 20.
~ Each such form can be used only once and only for one examination.
~ Rs100 through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of Fees. (OBC candidates are required to pay full fees).
~ All applications must reach the “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi -110069″ either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the 29 October, 2007.
~ However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote areas specified in the Notice the last date for receipt of applications by Post/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 5 November, 2007.
~ In case of any guidance/informatio n/clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC`s Facilitation Counter near C gate of its campus in person or over Telephone No.011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543 on working days between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
~ The Commission also has web site at address: http://www.upsc. gov.in over which the candidates can obtain details of the examination as well as information about registration of their applications, venue of the examination and results etc.
Contact:
Union public Service Commission (UPSC)
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi -110069
Web site: http://www.upsc. gov.in
Tel: 011-23389366
Fax: 011-23387310
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hey brother its very nice of you to give such detailed information…but i think the age limit that u have given for IAF in wrong because i am 22 years (5th June 1985) but still i am eligible for the examination…i have checked it with one of the helplines located in Delhi known as DISHA…but it would be great if u could clarify it and revert…NIHAR JOSHI
Hi nihar.
Thanks a lot for pointing that out..
I will get it clarified and make changes in the post.
can anyone send me some data about CDS question which is asked in past…………….
Or can send any link where i can get some sample paper of combine defence service (CDS)………..
plz
my email id is
Parme_itnit@yahoo.co.in
plz send me i will be thankful for u
Hi anonymous find the question paper at the following link
http://freemanbuildscareer.
blogspot.com/2008/01/
combined-defence-services
-cds-exam.html
when they are going to announce cds2008-I written result,,, any info abt tat.
Give me some tips to clear the writtens.
Avik Datta
avikd2007@gmail.com
when r results of cds-1 2008 out,,,,,,,its already 4 months after exams
Sir I wanted to know whether I’ll be applicable for the CDSE 2010. I am in BE 2nd year now and my date of birth is 26th JAN 1988. I am interested in applying for the examination while appearing in Final year please tell me the criteria for joining the Air force Acadamy. My mail ID is given above. Kindly tell me eligibility for AIr Force Acadamy.
Pranil Tiwari,
Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and have yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing by the specified dates published in Commission`s Notice for the Examination.
Wait, you will have your chance.
sir i am doing bca rite now and i m in 2nd year.so sir please tell me when should i take the form of cds n what should i prepare for that
Hello Sir,
Please advice me as to how and which book would help me gain more knowledge about geography and history.
shishir shukla,
Click and view the link below
http://www.careers-india.com/2008/09/06/indian-air-force-calls-for-short-service-commission-as-officers-and-a-career-in-the-flying-branch/
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sir I am serving soldier I want to join Indian Army as on an offr Now i am studing in BSc III yr by private addmission. Am I eligible for apply CDSE exams in now current acadamic yr
sir i want to join the defene force as a officer.i also preparing for NCC-C cerificate.now i m studying in BA lll year.am i eligible for apply cdse exam in this year.and my peference is IAF.my heiht is 5′2.M I eligble for flying branch.plz suggest me.
sir i have giveen cds 2 on 14 sept 2008 and im also prep for cds 1 2009. sir can u send me the last 5 years question papers of cds. im very thankfull to u. the link u have provided http://freemanbuildscareer.
is not working sir.
Sir, I am persuing MBA Final Year in specialization of HR & my background is BA(Hindi) & Diploma in Computer Engg.I have also NCC ‘C’ certificate in Army wing with B grade & my age is only 23yrs.
Sir I want to know that for NCC candidate is it compulsory to give written examination for IMA?
can anyone send me some data about CDS question which is asked in past…………….
Or can send any link where i can get some sample paper of combine defence service (CDS)………..
plz i am waiting for ur reply, but dont take it too long.
my email id is
sukhmeet_singh2005@hotmail.com
Hello sir,i’m a final year chemical engineering student.i want 2 join army or air force,can u plz tell me can i serve my interest in chem.engg in defence? Can i get smthng related to that? Plz tell me
plz tell me when the CDS forms are coming in the markat & when there’s last date of subbmition plz tellme immigately in my ID ie errajdeep_acet@yahoo.co.in
sir, I’m a BCA-final yr student and an army aspirant.Can u plz tell me what study materials should I prefer to clear the written exams of CDS.I would be thankful if u can refer me the names of those books(including G.K books also).
Plz reply me if u have any information. my mail id is acharyom_nicebgr@rediffmail.com
i m the student of 2ndyr mech.engineering,interested to join indian army engineering or defense section.plz send me details of the respective n appropriate examinations n oblidze .
I am a student of law and planning to join Indian Army as a lawyer.Therefore,please provide me the details regarding that,for this i shall always be oblised.
I AM STUDENT OF B.SC. .I WANT TO JOIN INDIAN AIR FOURCE
hi this is abhijet.Twice i have been conferenced out 24 as well as 34 SSB.could you please give some sample questions of WAT and SRT.
sir,
i have given CDS 2 on 14 september 2008, will you please tell me whn the results will be announced
sir i have given the CDS 2 written examination on 14 sep 2008,will u please tell me when the results will be announced.