CDS 2022 exam official notification released for 341 vacancies for Male and Females candidates in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Airforce, Naval Academy, Officers Training Academy (Men & Women) for CDS 1 2022 recruitment.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for post of CDS 1 2022 exam from 22nd December to 11th January 2022. CDS exam is conducted twice a year. Thus, this is an astonishing opportunity for graduates who wish to serve the country.
UPSC CDS 1 2022 Notification PDF has been disclosed officially on December 22, 2021 on the official website of UPSC. UPSC has rolled out the CDS 1 2022 notification which has many non-technical vacancies including SSC Women for the candidates who dream to join the Indian Army, Navy & Air Force.
The CDS 1 2022 application form link is also activated at the official website of the Union Public Service Commission from 22nd Dec 2021 onwards. The last date to submit the CDS 1 online form is applicable till 11th January 2022. This exam is one of the biggest opportunities for candidates who want to pursue a career in this field. Women/girls can also apply for the CDS exam under the posts of Officer Training Academy (OTA) only.
UPSC has already released CDS exam date 2022 schedule with the official calendar. As per the notice, CDS 1 exam is scheduled to take place on 10th April 2022. With the official CDS 1 notification 2022, UPSC has also released important details such as apply online link, fee, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, salary, etc. Candidates can download the CDS 1 notification PDF for complete information below.
CDS Exam 2022 will be conducted by UPSC for the recruitment of the following posts:
If you are preparing for the CDS exam 2022, get updated with CDS 1 2022 Notification PDF, exam date, application form link, vacancies, eligibility, admit card, syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, salary, and more.
CDS 1 2022 Notification has been released on the official website of UPSC. Union Public Service Commission has issued the CDS notification and controls the entire examination process. Thus, the candidates who wish to participate in the recruitment process and give wings to their dreams must have applied for the CDS 1 exam before 11th January 2022. Stay tuned for more updates.
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| Particulars | Details |
| Name of exam | Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Conducted by | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam level | National |
| Exam frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Exam mode | Two hours |
| Language of question paper | English and Hindi |
| Application Fee | INR 200/- |
| Exam Purpose | To select candidates as Commissioned Officers in Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force |
| Vacancies | CDS I: 341CDS II: to be announced |
| No of the test cities | 41 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Check below all the CDS 2022 important dates including application form dates, exam dates, admit card dates, and more. Stay updated and plan accordingly to prepare in the best manner for CDS 1 2022 exam.
| Events | Important Dates |
| CDS 1 2022 Notification Release Date | 22nd December 2021 |
| CDS 1 2022 Apply Online Begins | 22nd December 2021 |
| Last date to Apply online | 11th January 2022 |
| CDS Admit Card 2022 | March 2022 |
| CDS 1 2022 Exam Date | 10th April 2022 |
| CDS 1 Result 2022 | – |
UPSC has released the CDS 1 vacancy details along with the official notification. We have updated the department-wise vacancy details below for your reference. Also, you can have a look at the previous year’s CDS vacancies to understand the recruitment process.
| Department | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 22 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officer Training Academy – Men (OTA) | 170 |
| Officer Training Academy – Women (OTA) | 17 |
| Total | 341 |
| Department | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun- 153rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2022[including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala- Course 22 commencing in July 2022 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special Entry) holders] | 22 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad- (Pre-Flying) 32 Training Course commencing in July 2022 i.e. No. 212 F(P) Course.[including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry] | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)- 116th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2022 | 169 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)- 30th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2022. | 16 |
| Total | 339 |
UPSC CDS 1 2021 vacancy details are given below for every post released under the official notification. A total of 345 vacancies are rolled out including women vacancies as stated below:
| Department | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) | 170 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) | 17 |
| Total | 345 |
Union Public Service Commission, UPSC CDS 1 2022 online application link is activated on 22nd December 2021 at the official website of UPSC. The last date to submit the CDS 1 application form is 11th January 2022. The facility to withdraw the CDS 1 2022 application form will be made available after the closure of the application process from 18th to 24th January 2022.
Candidates who wish to participate in the process have to successfully apply online for CDS 1 2022 exam. For your convenience, we have updated the direct link to fill CDS 1 2022 application form hassle-free. Thus, make sure you don’t wait for the last date.
UPSC CDS 1 2022 Apply Online, Direct Link Available Now!
The online Application for UPSC CDS 1 2022 exam will start on 22nd December 2021. Below you can go through the general instructions that a CDS candidate should follow for ease in form submission.
Follow the steps below to apply online for the CDS 1 Exam 2022:
The candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for CDS 1 2022 examination. Candidates should fulfill the eligibility criteria of the UPSC CDS exam at the following levels:
A candidate should be:
The aspirants can check the age limit of CDS 1 2022 exam for various posts in Combined Defence Services from the table below:
| Department | Age limit | Age |
| Indian Military Academy | 19-24 | not earlier than 2nd Jan 1999 and not later than 1st Jan 2004 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 19-24 | not earlier than 2nd Jan 1999 and not later than 1st Jan 2004 |
| Indian Air Force Academy | 19-24 | not earlier than 2nd Jan 1999 and not later than 1st Jan 2004 |
| Officers’ Training Academy | 19-24 | not earlier than 2nd Jan 1998 and not later than 1st Jan 2004 |
| Department | Gender | Status |
| Indian Military Academy | Male | Unmarried |
| Indian Naval Academy | Male | Unmarried |
| Indian Air Force Academy | Male | Unmarried/Married |
| Officer Training Academy | Male | Unmarried |
| Officer Training Academy | Female | Unmarried |
The aspirants who have applied for different posts of the CDS exam should be mentally and physically fit in order to meet the physical standard guidelines, as mentioned in the official notification.
Check the educational qualification requirement of the UPSC CDS 1 2022 exam for different job posts from the table below.
| Post | Educational Eligibility Criteria |
| IMA | Graduate from Recognized University |
| INA | Engineering Degree from Recognized University |
| AFA | Engineering Degree (Physics & Maths at 10+2) or B. Tech from Recognized University |
| OTA | Graduate from Recognized University |
The salary of CDS officers during the training period will receive a fixed stipend amount for all the officers at the equivalent levels of Army, Navy, and Air Force. At present, the expected stipend for the training period is ₹ 56,100 per month.
| Rank | Level | Grade Pay |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | ₹ 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10 B | ₹ 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹ 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | ₹ 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | ₹ 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | ₹ 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | ₹ 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | ₹ 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | ₹ 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | ₹ 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | ₹ 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
The promotions of CDS officer under their tenure are enlisted below: –
The aspirants who are preparing for UPSC CDS 1 2022 exam should be aware of the latest CDS syllabus and exam pattern. Analysis of the pattern and proper understanding of the important topics of the syllabus will help students score better in this exam.
The exam pattern of CDS 1 2022 is divided into two sections:
The exam pattern of the CDS 1 examination is different for Officer Training Academy and Indian Naval Academy/Indian Military Academy/Indian Air Force.
The exam of Indian Naval Academy/Indian Military Academy/Indian Air Force comprises of 3 papers, which carry a total of 300 marks. The total duration of each exam is 2 hours.
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 hours |
The exam of Officer Training Academy (OTA) consists of 2 subjects with a total of 200 Marks. The duration of the two exams is 4 hours (2 hours for each exam).
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| English | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 hours |
Candidates should be aware of the subjects of the CDS syllabus along with important topics. Candidates are required to check the entire syllabus of the CDS 2022 Exam for its thorough preparation.
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs of the last 4-5 months from the examination date. Physics Biology Political Science |
| English | Basic GrammarSynonymsAntonymsComprehension SolvingError SpottingPara Jumbles |
| Elementary Math | Natural numbersIntegersPercentagesRational and Real numbersTime & workTime & distanceProfit & lossRatio & proportionPrime and composite numbersSimple and compound interestHCF and LCM Euclidean algorithm LogarithmsTrigonometryStatisticsMensuration |
Below is the important detail for the UPSC CDS Selection procedure. Check it out.
The recruitment of AFA, IMA, INA & Officers Training Academy posts is done on the basis of:
A Merit list is prepared for those students who obtain good marks in the written examination and SSB Interview. Again note the final round of selection is based on the medical fitness for all available posts.
Note: The written exam of OTA consists of only 2 test, GK and English.
Follow the best preparation tips and the strategy to clear the CDS 1 2022 exam. Below is the right study material you should follow.
For hassle-free preparation, proper practice of the CDS previous year question papers is a must. Applicants who are aware of the syllabus and exam pattern of CDS 1 2022 will easily understand the type of questions that are asked in the exam.
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UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2022 will be released on the official website of UPSC in March 2022. The direct link to download the CDS 1 2022 admit card will be shared below. Applicants can download their CDS admit cards by logging in with their Registration ID & Roll No.
Make sure that all the information mentioned on the admit card is correct. If there is any discrepancy, you might not be allowed to appear for the exam. All applicants are required to bring their admit cards to the examination center. None of the candidates will be allowed to enter the examination hall without their CDS admit card.
Exam centers are allocated to the candidates to attend the CDS 1 2022 exam. The candidates who will apply for UPSC CDS 2 exams need to choose an appropriate examination center as per their feasibility. Check the list of state-wise examination centers/cities below:
| Sr. No. | State | Examination Centre |
| 1 | Tripura | Agartala |
| 2 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| 3 | Mizoram | Aizawl |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
| 5 | Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| 6 | Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| 8 | Punjab | Chandigarh |
| 9 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| 10 | Tamil Nadu | Cuttack |
| 11 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| 12 | Delhi | Delhi |
| 13 | Karnataka | Dharwad |
| 14 | Assam | Dispur |
| 15 | Sikkim | Gangtok |
| 16 | Andhra Pradesh | Hyderabad |
| 17 | Manipur | Imphal |
| 18 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
| 19 | Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| 20 | Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
| 21 | Assam | Jorhat |
| 22 | Kerala | Kochi |
| 23 | Nagaland | Kohima |
| 24 | West Bengal | Kolkata |
| 25 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| 26 | Tamil Nadu | Madurai |
| 27 | Maharashtra | Mumbai |
| 28 | Maharashtra | Nagpur |
| 29 | Goa | Panaji |
| 30 | Bihar | Patna |
| 31 | Andaman and Nicobar | Port Blair |
| 32 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| 33 | Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| 34 | Odisha | Sambalpur |
| 35 | Meghalaya | Shillong |
| 36 | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| 37 | Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar |
| 38 | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 39 | Arunachal Pradesh | Tirupati |
| 40 | Rajasthan | Udaipur |
| 41 | Arunachal Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
| Name of Academy | Expected Cutoff (Written Exam) |
| IMA | 115 – 125 |
| INA | 105 – 115 |
| AFA | 125 – 135 |
| OTA (Men & Women) | 85 – 95 |
| Name of Academy | CDS Cutoff (Written Exam) |
| IMA | 263 |
| INA | 257 |
| AFA | 279 |
| OTA (Men) | 179 |
| OTA (Women) | 178 |
In order to check the cut off of UPSC CDS Exam, follow the steps mentioned below:
