Degree requirements differ for IMA, INA, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy.
Verified 2026 guide
CDS education, age and application conditions from official rules. Verified against Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) sources on 23 September 2026.
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Degree requirements differ for IMA, INA, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy.
Age, marital-status and gender conditions are academy specific and use the dates in the current notice.
Physical and medical standards apply after the written examination.
Eligibility is assessed from the complete current notification. If one condition is unclear, use the official source before applying.
CDS runs twice yearly. Always identify the academy and CDS I or II cycle when quoting eligibility or cutoffs.
Official authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Last verified: 23 September 2026.
Use a timed CDS test, then review the section and topic breakdown.