CDS Full Form
What Is The Full Form Of CDS?
The full form of CDS is Combined Defence Services, it is one of the most competitive exams, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. This national-level exam is organized to hire candidates for officer posts in Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy, officers Training Academy, and Air Force Academy. The CDS exam is conducted twice a year, and students who have successfully qualified for the exam are called for the SSB interview round.
Roles & Responsibility of CDS
- If you pass the exam, you will be one of the armed forces as an officer.
- Apart from perks, attractive salary packages, and pension, you also get many benefits, which are more than a private job.
- Your job may be difficult, depending on which Headquarters or Armed Forces branch you join.
- Working as an officer for India can be very disciplined, punctual, and demanding.
- If you complete the CDS training, you get recruited to the rank of designated officer for the post who will be entitled to the rank’s allowances and pay.
Age Criteria for CDS
- 19 to 24 years for the Indian Military Academy
- 19 to 24 years for the Indian Air Force Academy
- 19 to 24 years for the Indian Naval Academy
- 19 to 25 years for Officers Training Academy
