CDSE Exam

Here’s a detailed overview of the CDSE (Combined Defence Services Examination), including syllabus, eligibility, and job roles:

🪖 CDSE Exam Overview

The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment into the following:

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA)
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA)
  • Air Force Academy (AFA)
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA)

📋 Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaDetails
NationalityIndian citizen (some exceptions for Nepal/Bhutan subjects)
Age LimitVaries by academy:
– IMA: 19-24 years
– INA: 19-22 years
– AFA: 19-23 years
– OTA: 19-25 years
Educational Qualification– IMA & OTA: Graduate (any discipline) or final year students
– INA & AFA: Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or graduation
Marital StatusUnmarried candidates only

📝 CDSE Exam Pattern

  • Written exam consists of 3 papers (for IMA, INA, AFA):
    • English (100 marks)
    • General Knowledge (100 marks)
    • Elementary Mathematics (100 marks)
  • For OTA:
    • English (100 marks)
    • General Knowledge (100 marks)
  • Duration for each paper: 2 hours

📚 Syllabus

1. English

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Sentence structure

2. General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Geography
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • General Science

3. Elementary Mathematics (Class 10 level)

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Mensuration
  • Statistics

🎖 Selection Process

  1. Written Exam
  2. SSB Interview (Services Selection Board) – psychological tests, group tasks, personal interview
  3. Medical Examination

💼 Job Roles After Clearing CDSE

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA): Commission as Lieutenant in the Indian Army
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA): Commission as Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy
  • Air Force Academy (AFA): Commission as Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA): Commission as Lieutenant in the Army (Short Service Commission)

🌟 Career Prospects

  • Training at respective academies (2-3 years)
  • Leading troops, managing defense operations, strategic planning
  • Opportunities to specialize in various arms and services (infantry, artillery, aviation, engineering, etc.)

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