Defense services
Indian Defence forces are military forces of India which includes Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard along with that various Paramilitary forces are there. There is separate ministry named Minister of Defence for looking into the matters of Defence forces.
These forces are world renowned because of passionate, vibrant and dynamic Soldiers working in them(Kumar, 2013)"
"Indian Air Force offers you three different branches through which you can join IAF, these branches are Flying, Technical and Ground Duty(Jitin Kumar, 2013)."
"Indian Army (IA) has a primary mission to ensure the national security of the country and defend the country from external aggression and threats, and maintaining a state of peace and security within its landscape. Indian Army also conducts rescue operations during natural calamities and other natural disturbances(Jitin Kumar, 2013). "Indian Navy (IN) is securing our national maritime borders(Jitin Kumar, 2013) Following are the different Examinations conducted by the Indian Defence Services:
1. Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam (UPSC)
This examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and readers can find the details of this Examination, which is clearly explained in our CDS Exam
2. National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam (UPSC)
This examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and readers can find the details of this Examination, which is clearly explained in our NDA Exam
Combined Defence Services Examination
Posts offered through Combined Defence Services Examination, shortly known as CDS Examination, is basically for the Indian Nationals who are young and courageous individuals who cares for the nation with patriotic emotions and who have devoted their lives to defend their country and its people.
Successful candidates in the Combined Defence Services Examination will be sent for the training to any one of the following Defence training institutes mentioned below.
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Naval Academy, Goa
Air Force Academy, Begumpet, Hyderabad
Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Candidates selected in the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy get permanent commission, however cadets passing out of Officers Training Academy get short service commission. Combined Defense
Services Examination is conducted by UPSC twice every year in the months of February and September for recruitment to officer cadre of the Army, Navy and Air force.
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Under defense services an indvidual can work under 1) Indian Air Force. The Air Force has flying branch, technical branch, ground duty branch 2)Indian Army 3) Indian Navy (Jitin Kumar, 2013)
1) confidence 2) communication 3) Analytical skills 4)logical thinking 5)decision making 6)technical knowledge 7)commitment 8)qucik thinking 9) problem solving ability (Indian defense services selection process and SSB interviews )
Following are the different Examinations conducted by the Indian Defence Services:
1. Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam (UPSC)
This examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and readers can find the details of this Examination, which is clearly explained in our CDS Exam
2. National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam (UPSC)
This examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and readers can find the details of this Examination, which is clearly explained in our NDA Exam
Combined Defence Services Examination
Posts offered through Combined Defence Services Examination, shortly known as CDS Examination, is basically for the Indian Nationals who are young and courageous individuals who cares for the nation with patriotic emotions and who have devoted their lives to defend their country and its people.
Successful candidates in the Combined Defence Services Examination will be sent for the training to any one of the following Defence training institutes mentioned below.
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
Naval Academy, Goa
Air Force Academy, Begumpet, Hyderabad
Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai
Candidates selected in the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy get permanent commission, however cadets passing out of Officers Training Academy get short service commission.
Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by UPSC twice every year in the months of February and September for recruitment to officer cadre of the Army, Navy and Air force.
Eligibility For Combined Defence Services Examination
The eligibility conditions of CDS Examination conducted by the UPSC are explained as under:
Age Limit for CDS
For IMA (Indian Military Academy): Unmarried male candidates between 19-24 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding the year of examination.
For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates between 19-22 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding; the year of examination.
For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates between 19-23 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding the year of examination.
For Officers Training Academy (OTA): Male candidates (married or unmarried) between 19-25 years on 1st January or 1st July of the year succeeding the year of examination.
Educational Qualification for CDS
For IMA /OTA: A degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
For Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering.
For Air Force Academy: B.Sc. of a recognized University or equivalent with Physics and/or Mathematics as subjects or Bachelor of Engineering.
Candidates appearing in the degree or equivalent examination are also eligible to compete for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination but would be required to submit the proof of passing the requisite qualifying examination by the date specified in the Commission's Notification for the Examination.
Physical Requirements for CDS
Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations specified in the Commission's Notification for Examination published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
For further details, visit: :www.upsc.gov.in
Exam Pattern of Combined Defence Services Examination
Written Exam of Combined Defence Services Examination is different for:
1. Admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy and
2. Admission to Officers Training Academy (OTA)
For admission to Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:
English - This paper tests the understanding of the English language.
General Knowledge - This tests the general knowledge, current events, history of India, geography of nature and other matters of everyday observation.
Elementary Mathematics - This paper covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
For Admission to Officers Training Academy (OTA):
English - This paper tests the understanding of the English language.
General Knowledge - This tests the general knowledge, current events, history of India, geography of nature and other matters of everyday observation.
Note: The papers in all subjects will consist of objective-type (Multiple-Choice questions only). The question papers will be set in English only. Each paper will be of 2 hours duration and will carry 100 marks.
Standard of Examination:
The standard of the paper in Elementary Mathematics will be of the Matriculation Examination. The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be expected to the level of under-graduation degree of Indian Universities.
Application Details Of Combined Defence Service Examination
Blank application forms and other particulars are published by UPSC in leading newspapers and Employment News in the month of May/June and November/December. A candidate seeking admission must apply to The Secretary, UPSC, New Delhi on prescribed application form. The application forms are available on payment of the requisite amount from any of the designated post office throughout the country.
Candidates have to apply in the Common Application Form of the UPSC which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Office/Post Offices throughout the country. Each such form can be used only once and only for one examination.
In case of difficulty in obtaining Application Forms, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC's "Forms Supply Monitoring Cell" over Telephone No.011-23389366 / Fax No.011-23387310.
No course needed. Directly apply to NDA after 10+2
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