CDS 1 2022 Notification : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the notification of Combined Defense Services (I) 2022 (CDS I 2022 Notification) today i.e. on 22 December 2021. With the release of the notification, the application process will also start. The commission has issued notification of CDS Exam 2022 (CDS I Exam 2022 Notification) on its official website upsc.gov.in.
A total of 341 vacancies are available under Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun, Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimal , Air Force Academy Hyderabad, Officers’ Training Academy Chennai (Madras) and Officers Training Academy, Chennai for 31st SSC Women
According to the exam calendar released earlier by the commission, candidates can apply for this exam till 11 January 2022. UPSC CDS I 2022 exam will be conducted on 10 April 2022. This exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year.
CDS I 2022: Important Dates
Starting Date of Application – 22 December 2021
Last Date of Application – 11 January 2022
Exam Date – 10 April 202
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CDS 1 2022 Vacancy Details
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun—154th (DE) Course commencing in January, 2023 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] – 100
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala—Course commencing in January, 2023 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) Training Course commencing in January, 2023 i.e. No. 213 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)— 117th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2023 – 170
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 31st SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in April, 2023 – 17
CDS 1 2022 Educational Qualification
| ACADEMY | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | Graduation Degree |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics & Maths) |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | Graduation, B.E/B.Tech (10+2 with Physics &Maths) |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | Graduation Degree |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | Graduation Degree |
CDS 1 2022 Age Limit
- IMA – 19 to 24 years
- AFA – 19 to 23 years
- INA – 19 to 22 years
- OTA – 19 to 25 years
CDS 1 2022 Exam Pattern (IMA, INA, AFA)
| SECTION | No.of questions | Marks |
| 1. English | 120 | 100 |
| 2. General Knowledge | 120 | 100 |
| 3. Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 |
| Total marks 300 |
For OTA (Officer Training Academy)
*There is no Maths paper for OTA
| SECTION | No. of questions | Marks |
| 1. English | 120 | 100 |
| 2. General knowledge | 120 | 100 |
| Total marks 200 |
CDS 1 2022 Age Limit
| ACADEMY | AGE LIMIT | BORN BETWEEN |
| INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2003 |
| INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY | 19-24 | 02 Jan 1999 to 01 Jan 2004 |
| AIR FORCE ACADEMY | 20-24 | 02 Jan 1999 to 01 Jan 2003 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2004 |
| OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (WOMEN) | 19-25 | 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2004 |
Female candidates can only apply for OTA (Officer’s Training Academy) and Male candidates can apply for IMA, INA, AFA, OTA (Men).
CDS 1 2022 Notification : Selection Procedure
CDS has the following stages of selection procedure
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Merit List
Application fee: Rs 200/- SC, ST and women candidates are exempted from application fee
CDS 1 2022 Official Notification
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