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CDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Physical Standards & More

Male and Female Candidates Must Meet The CDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria Before Applying for IMA, IAFA, INA, And OTA.

Last updated: 2023/03/10 at 1:49 PM
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Only eligible candidates are allowed to appear on the UPSC CDS 2023 Exam. Every candidate who wishes to appear for this exam should meet various eligible parameters and standards that UPSC has addressed in their official notification. UPSC CDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria is classified into various parameters as given below.

Contents
CDS 2023 Educational QualificationCDS 2023 Age Limit CriteriaCDS 2023 NationalityCDS 2023 Marital StatusCDS 2023 Medical StandardsCDS 2023 Physical StandardsCDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria FAQs
  • Nationality
  • Age Limit
  • Educational Qualification
  • Marital Status
  • Medical Conditions
  • Physical and Visual Standards

Note: The candidates can apply for four major Training Academies i.e. Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy. The UPSC CDS 2023 Exam Pattern and eligibility criteria are different for different branches. Therefore, candidates should check the eligibility criteria before applying for their respective academies. If the candidates are appointed for the service and are found guilty later, then the UPSC are authorized to remove them from the service.

CDS 2023 Educational Qualification

Every candidate who is applying for this exam must hold a certain level of qualification. The candidates who will meet the qualification standards established by the UPSC will be considered for the posts. Interested candidates can check the details about the Educational Qualifications in the table below.

BranchesEducational Qualification
IMA (Indian Military Academy)Minimum Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized board or a university.
Indian Naval AcademyCandidates must possess a minimum graduation degree in Engineering from a recognized board or university.
Indian Air Force AcademyGraduation degree in Engineering from a recognized board or University.
Candidates should also hold a 12th certificate in Mathematics and Physics as core subjects.
Officers Training AcademyMinimum Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized board or a university.
UPSC CDS 2023 Educational Qualification

Key Points

  • During the SSB interview, candidates will have to bring their Graduation Certificates.
  • Candidates in their last year of Graduation can apply for this exam.
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CDS 2023 Age Limit Criteria

CDS (Combine Defence Service) is only for young candidates who aim to serve the nation. Knowing UPSC CDS 2023 Age limit is crucial for candidates applying for this exam. This will determine whether the candidates are allowed to sit for the exam. The UPSC has established an Age limit for both males and females. As per gender, Candidates can check the Age limit criteria in the table below.

Key Points

Before moving forward, candidates should read the most important key points.

  • Candidates who are below 25 years of age should be Unmarried.
  • Married candidates below 25 years of age are not allowed during the training period.

Age Limit For Men

BranchesAge Limit
Officers Training Academy19-25 Years
As per the 10th certificate, candidates should not have been earlier than 02/January/1999 nor later than 01/January/2005
Indian Air Force Academy19-23 years of Age.
As per the 10th certificate, candidates should not have been earlier than 02/January/1998 nor later than 01/January/2004
Indian Naval Academy19-22 Years
As per the 10th certificate, candidates should not have been earlier than 02/January/2000 nor later than 01/January/2005
Indian Military Academy19-24 years
As per the 10th certificate, candidates should not have been earlier than 02/January/2000 nor later than 01/January/2005
UPSC CDS 2023 Age Limit

Age Limit For Women

Female candidates can only apply for the OTA (Officers Training Academy) domain. Interested Females applying for this domain can check the Age limit Criteria below.

  • Female candidates should not have been earlier than 02/January/1999 nor later than 01/January/2005
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Age Relaxation

UPSC has given certain Age benefits to those candidates who will meet the standards given below. Only limited candidates are benefited from Age relaxation.

  • Candidates holding a Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) will be given an Age relaxation of up to 26 years.

CDS 2023 Nationality

Interested candidates applying for UPSC CDS 2023 Exam must meet the nationality criteria. Only Candidates should hold any one of the nationalities given below.

  • Indian Nationality
  • Bhutan Nationality
  • Nepal Nationality
  • Tibetan Refugees who came to India before 01/01/1962 for Permanent Settlement.
  • Candidates who are of Indian Origin, but, migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Africa to settle in India.

Note: Candidates must present the Valid Certificate of their Respective Nationalities to the recruiting Authorities.

CDS 2023 Marital Status

Aspiring Candidates must fit into the Marital status established by the UPSC for CDS 2023 Exam. We will discuss the marital status required for different branches in the table below.

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BranchesMarital Status
IMA & INAOnly Unmarried candidates are allowed to Training
Indian Air Force AcademyThe candidates who are below 25 years of Age must be Unmarried whereas the candidates who are above 25 years of age can hold a Marital Status. The candidates who are married will be given no accommodation for Spouses.
Officers Training Academy (Men)Unmarried
Officers Training Academy (Women)Unmarried
UPSC CDS 2023 Marital Status

Note: Divorcees and Widows will have to show the documents for being Eligible.

CDS 2023 Medical Standards

The CDS training period is filled with various physical tasks. Interested Candidates should keep themselves medically fit to avoid any hindrances during the training period. As per the CDS Medical Standards, candidates who suffer the medical problems mentioned below will not be allowed to proceed further.

  • Overweight/Obesity/Underweight
  • Under Sized Chest
  • Piles
  • Wax in Ears
  • Tonsillitis
  • NASAL Septum Deviated
  • Gynaecomastia
  • Varicocele
  • Phimosis/Hydrocele

Every candidate will have to provide a detailed medical examination report for completing the recruitment process.

CDS 2023 Physical Standards

Aspiring candidates who want to serve India must be Medically and Physically Fit. Physically Fitness is the most important aspect of the CDS training journey. Candidates can check various Physical parameters required to fulfil the UPSC CDS 2023 Physical Standards.

IMA & INA – Height and Weight (Male Candidates)

Height (without Shoes)Weight in Kg (18 Years)Weight in Kg (20 Years)Weight in Kg (22 Years)Weight in Kg (24 Years)
15244*464748
1554648**4950
15747495051
16048505152
16250525154
16552535556
16853555758
17055575859
17357596061
17559616262
17861626364
18063646566
18365676768
18567697071
IMA & INA – Height and Weight (Male Candidates)

IAFA – Height and Weight (Male Candidates)

Height (MM)Weight (15- 17 years)Weight (18-22 years)Weight
(23-27 years)
Weight
(28-32 years)
Weight
(33-37 years)
Weight
(38-42 years)
Weight
(43-47 years)
Weight
>48 years
15204647505454545554
15304747515555545654
15404748515655555755
15504849525656565756
15604849535757565856
15704950545858575857
15804950545858585958
15905051555959596058
16005152565960596059
16105152566060606160
16205253576161616260
16305254586162616261
16405354596263626362
16505355596363636462
16605456606364646463
16705456616465646564
IAFA – Height and Weight (Male Candidates)

Key Points

  • Candidates should not have an epileptic experience in the past.
  • Candidates’ Physical Health should be free from any kind of disease or disability.
  • Candidates should be mentally fit and should not have faced any mental disease such as depression.
  • The candidate should not be overweight or Underweight.
  • Candidates must have Bodily Mass Index below 25.
  • For Male candidates, the chest should be well developed.
  • Tattoos on any part of the Body are not allowed.
  • Height Relaxation of 5 cm less is given to the candidates who belong to Gorkha Community or from Hilly areas such as Garhwal and Kumaon.
  • Candidates from Lakshadweep will be given a height relaxation of 2 cm less.

Height And Weight Standards For Women

Height Without Shoes (CM)Weight (18 years)Weight (20 years)Weight (30 years)
148394143
150404243.5
1534243.545
155434446
158454648
160464749
163474851
165495153
168505254
Height And Weight Standards For Women

Visual Standards

MenWomen
Better Eye (6/6)
Worse Eye (6/12)
Better Eye (6/6)
Worse Eye (6/12)
Myopia: Not more than 3.5DMyopia: Not more than 5.5D
Hypermetropia: Not more than 3.5DHypermetropia: Not more than 3.5D
Visual Standards

CDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Can final-year students in their Graduation apply for the UPSC CDS 2023 Exam?

Yes, candidates must present valid documents.

Can married candidates apply for CDS 2023 Exam?

Candidates below 25 years should not hold marital status while candidates above 25 years of age can hold marital status.

Can 12th-pass candidates apply for the CDS 2023 Exam?

No, candidates must hold a graduation degree.

For Indian Force Academy, graduation is required in which stream?

Candidates applying for the Indian Air force academy must possess a graduation degree in engineering.

What is the minimum age required to fulfil the CDS 2023 Eligibility Criteria?

The general age required for CDS 2023 Exam is 20-25 years. Candidates are advised to check the above article for detailed knowledge

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  • Khushi Chaudhary says:
    March 10, 2023 at 3:02 PM

    Are Married Women Allowed to Take the CDS Exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM

      No, married women are not permitted to take the CDS exam.

      Reply
  • Khushi Chaudhary says:
    March 10, 2023 at 3:03 PM

    Are Married Women Allowed to Take the CDS Exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM

      No, married women are not permitted to take the CDS exam.

      Reply
  • Siya Verma says:
    March 10, 2023 at 3:05 PM

    What is 2023 CDS Eligibility?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM

      A candidate must meet the requirements for CDS eligibility, which include requirements for their nationality, level of education, CDS age restriction, marital status, and other factors. If they meet the requirements established by the UPSC, individuals of both genders are eligible to apply for the positions.

      Reply
  • Geeta Tiwari says:
    March 10, 2023 at 3:06 PM

    How many times can someone take the CDS exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM

      There is no cap on the number of tries, despite the conducting authority having set age restrictions and marital prerequisites. Up until the age limit is exceeded, a candidate may apply for this exam.

      Reply
  • Govind kumar Rastogi says:
    March 10, 2023 at 3:09 PM

    What level of medical fitness is required for CDS?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:49 AM

      A candidate should get evaluated for common medical conditions such as ear wax, a deviated nasal septum, gynecomastia, phimosis, being overweight or underweight, etc. before attending the SSB interview. You should get tested for a number of other medical fitness-related disorders as well; the details are provided above.

      Reply
  • Deepika Rana says:
    March 10, 2023 at 3:12 PM

    Can I take the CDS exam after I finish grade 12?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:49 AM

      Since CDS is a graduation-level test, it cannot be applied for after class 12.

      Reply

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