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| Acronym | CDS |
|---|---|
| Type | Paper-based |
| Administrator | Union Public Service Commission |
| Skills tested | English, general knowledge, elementary mathematics |
| Purpose | Recruiting cadets to Indian military academies |
| Duration | 6 hours 4 hours (OTA) |
| Score range | 0 - 300 0 - 200 (OTA) |
| Offered | Twice a year |
| Regions | India |
| Languages | English |
| Prerequisites | Graduation |
| Fee | ₹200 |
| Used by | Indian military academies |
The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is a standardised test conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment of officer cadets in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).