CDS 2022 exam dates have been announced. The registration process has been started online from 22nd December 2021. The CDS (I) and CDS (II) 2022 exams will be conducted on 10th April 2022 and 4th September 2022 respectively. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the CDS (Combined Defence Services) examination twice a year. It is a national-level entrance exam for selecting the eligible candidates in Defence Services. The candidates who want to join the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy, can apply online for the CDS exam. Candidates have to practice hard to qualify for this exam because it is a tough exam to crack. A large number of applicants aspiring to join Indian Defence Services appear in this exam each year.
Interested applicants can apply for the CDS exam online at the official website of the UPSC. The relevant information in respect of the CDS 2022 exam date, application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus is provided below in this article.
UPDATE: On 22nd December 2021, the UPSC has released the CDS 2022 exam notification on its official website. Apply online for 341 Vacancies till 11th January 2022. Don’t wait for the last, apply well in advance. Read the complete information below.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the official notification of the CDS 2022 exams on its official website. The registration process can be done online. The crucial dates with regard to UPSC CDS 2022 are as below:
UPSC CDS (I) 2022 Dates
Events | Respective dates |
Official notification release date | 22nd December 2021 |
Submission of online application form started from | 22nd December 2021 |
Last date for submitting of application form | 11th January 2022 |
Admit card will be issued | two weeks prior to the exam date |
Entrance exam date | 10th April 2022 |
Result Announcement | May 2022 |
UPSC CDS- II 2022 Dates
Events | Respective dates |
The official notification released date | 18th May 2022 |
Submission of online application form started from | 18th May 2022 |
Last date for submission of the application form | 14th June 2022 |
Admit card will be issued | Two weeks prior to the exam date |
Entrance exam date | 4th September 2022 |
Result Announcement | October 2022 |
Here you can check a complete overview of the CDS 2022 exam in one frame:
Name of the exam | Combined Defence Service (CDS) Examination |
Exam conducting authority | Union Public Service Commission |
Date of CDS (I) 2022 Exam | 10th April 2022 |
Mode of application form | Online |
Registration for online applications will start from | 22nd December 2021 |
Last date for submission of the application form | 11th January 2021 |
Application fee | Rs.200 for each candidate (However, SC/ST/female candidates are exempted to pay the application fee) |
Fee Payment Mode | Net Banking/ Visa/Master/ Rupay Credit /Debit Card or through cash deposit at SBI branch |
Availability of admit card | One or two weeks prior to the exam |
Type of question | Multiple choices in nature |
Negative Marking | Applicable |
Carry items like | Clip Board or Hard Board, Black ballpoint pen for marking answers, admit card, identity card, passport size photograph and wristwatch |
Do not use | Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Pagers or any other communication device inside the exam hall |
We recommend all the candidates, before applying online must check the eligibility conditions carefully. The prescribed eligibility criteria for the CDS 2022 exam are:
Applicant must be physically and mentally sound in respect of the criteria prescribed for the Combined Defence Service Examination.
All the applicants should ensure their eligibility as per the criteria mentioned above. The application form will consist of two parts i.e. Part-I and Part-II. Candidates need to go through both parts in order to submit the application form. Check the following information with regard to the CDS application form:
To complete the registration process for the CDS 2022 exam, one needs to pay the application fee of Rs. 200/-. However, all the female candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST category are exempted from paying the application fee. One can make payment of fee using Net Banking, Debit Card/Credit Card or by cash at SBI Bank.
Candidates must be aware of the scheme of examination because it will help during the entrance test. Preparation in the right way is always helpful. It is very important to stay fit whether it is physically or mentally. The candidate should know the selection process. Check the CDS exam pattern below:
Exam Pattern for admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:
Subject | Exam duration | Max Marks |
English | 2 hours | 100 |
General Knowledge | 2 hours | 100 |
Elementary Mathematics | 2 hours | 100 |
Exam Pattern for admission to Officers’ Training Academy:
Subject | Exam duration | Max Marks |
English | 2 hours | 100 |
General Knowledge | 2 hours | 100 |
The Union Public Service Commission will set the syllabus for the CDS 2022 exam. The syllabus will include English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates can check official notifications for the syllabus in detail. Go through the complete syllabus and prepare accordingly:
The answer key of the written exam will be available after completion of the CDS exam. Candidates can get the answer key from the official website of the UPSC. Applicants can check their answers once they get the answer keys. The answer key is very helpful to presume the result. Accordingly, the applicant can prepare for further stages.
Candidates need to qualify the written test of the CDS 2022 exam and must score good marks. Then, the candidates have to face SSB/Interview followed by medical examination. The final selection will depend on the candidates’ overall performance throughout the exam.
Candidates will also go through the physical and medical tests before final selection. At the end of the Interview, the competent authority will also verify the documents of the candidates.
Official Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in/
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what are the qualifying marks for CDS 2022
The final qualifying marks may vary from 250 to 270. You are recommended to prepare as per the prescribed syllabus.
should we apply to cds ima after graduation or can we apply during the final year also
During final year, you can apply.