COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICE EXAMINATION-UPSC

Dec 5 • Armed Forced, CDS, UPSC • 1285 Views • No Comments on COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICE EXAMINATION-UPSC

WHAT IS UPSC COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICE EXAMINATION

For recruiting into the defense power that is Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy ,Combined Defence Services” (CDS) Examination is conducted twice a year by the UPSC. With the exams being conducted in February & November the notifications for the exams starts in October and June.

Selected candidates are allotted to different branches of armed forces–

1)Indian military

2)Indian navy

3)Indian air force

4)Officers’s Trainning academy

Eligibility for CDS Examinations

Those with a bachelor’s degree can only apply for Combined Defense Service examination.

For all the three branches in Armed Forces the eligibility factors as in education,sex and marital status are bit different.

For Indian Military Academy one must have a degree from a recognised university.

For Naval Academy one must have a degree from a recognised university with physics and mathematics .

For Air Force Academy onew must possess a degree from a recognised university with physics and mathematics .

CLICK ON TELEGRAM LOGO TO JOIN OUREDUCATION UPSC GROUP WITH MANY STUDENTS

Examination Procedure and Selection

The entire process of selection involves two rounds one is written exam and another is interview. Aspirants who pass the written exam are eligible for the interview conducted by service selection center or SSC.

UPSC CDS POSTS AND SALARY RANKWISE

1) Lt. to Major- RS15,600-39,100

2) Lt. Col. to Maj Gen.–RS 37,400-67,000

3)Lt. Gen. HAG Scale– RS 67,000–79.000

4) HAG Scale*–RS 75,500–80,000

5) VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt. Gen (NFSG) COAS— 80,000/- (Fixed) 90,000/- (Fixed)

Apart from these they also enjoy special benefits that includes-

Dearness Allowance
Maintenance Allowance
Uniform Allowance
Transport Allowance
Children Education Allowance

CDS EXAM SYLLABUS

English-Know Vocabulary and Grammar.Prepare yourself by knowing various words and english grammar.

General Knowledge – For this subject you will have to know ,any things like current topics or news, history of India, geography. Read everyday newspapars.

Elementary Mathematics- This is a very important subject as it will include everything in maths .

Arithmetic, unitary method, number theory, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, theorems, mensuration, statistics etc.

WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE A CAREER IN DEFENSE?

Definitely the candidates applying for CDS exams will have this question in mind that what made you choose and think about this career. Firstly if you want to serve your country defense is the career option.

Of Course you need to have adventure streak and love for your nation to choose this option. But joining as a defense officer will also provide you with lot of benefits and a good pay package with a full life pension.

This career option requires a disciplined life with a strong purpose to serve one’s country. This provides you with a respected and secured job and also helps you on the personal side to overcome difficulties in life.

Click on Whatsapp logo to join oureducation UPSC group with many students

About the Author: Top Coaching Institute

I am Passionate Content Writer. I have worked for Many Educational Firms in the Past. I Have done Journalism in Print Media. I also have done MBA from MICA. I am fun Loving Person and Believes in Spreading the Knowledge among people. I belong to Amritsar, Punjab

Tell us Your Queries, Suggestions and Feedback Cancel reply

« KPSC Exam I what and Who is Eligible For Exam KPSC Clerk Exam Eligibility, Syllabus and Best Books »

COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICE EXAMINATION-UPSC