Age Limit for OBC in CDS Exam

I am belonging to OBC category and want to apply for Combined Defence Service Examination CDS exam so can you please tell me the age limit to apply for this exam for OBC students?

[Kiran Chandar]

Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment of various vacancies under Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.

CDS Exam eligibility Criteria-

Age-limits:

19-24 Years Indian Military Academy
19-22 Years Naval Academy
19-23 Years Air Force Academy
19-25 Years Officers’ Training Academy

Age limit relaxation is given to the SC/ST, OBC candidates to 21 to 30 years. For SC/ST age relaxation of 3 years and of 5 years is given to SC and ST respectively.

Educational Qualifications-

IMA & OTA -
Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

Naval Academy –
B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

Air Force Academy -
B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

Tentative Schedule:

(i) Notification of Examination August and March
(ii) Conduct of Examination February and August

Exam Pattern

Paper / Subject Questions Duration Marks
English 120 2 Hours 100
General Knowledge 120 2 Hours 100
Elementary Mathematics 100 2 Hours 100