CDS Eligibility
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CDS Eligibility
CDS Eligibility
CDS eligibility is academy- and course-specific. The official UPSC notification sets the applicable conditions for nationality, age, educational qualification, marital status and physical or other requirements.
| Academy | Broad Qualification Requirement |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy | Graduation from a recognised university or equivalent, subject to the applicable notification. |
| Indian Naval Academy | Degree with the subjects or qualification specified in the applicable UPSC notification. |
| Air Force Academy | Graduation with the prescribed subject requirements or an engineering degree, subject to the applicable notification. |
| Officers Training Academy | Graduation from a recognised university or equivalent, subject to the applicable notification. |
Age limits and marital-status conditions differ by academy and course. They should not be represented as one universal CDS age rule.
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This page covers the CDS Eligibility section of Combined Defence Services Examination. It is part of BodhDisha's permanent exam information, which stays consistent across exam years.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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