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The UPSC Defence Services Examination-I 2025, also known as the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS), is a national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit candidates for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy.
Key Highlights
- Vacancies: 457 vacancies have been announced for the CDS 1 Exam 2025.
- Application Dates: The online application process started on December 11, 2024, and will continue until December 31, 2024.
- Application Fees: The examination fee is Rs. 200 for all categories except SC/ST/Females.
- Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant stream and be between 20 to 24 years old.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of a written examination, followed by an interview and a medical examination.
Exam Pattern
The written examination consists of two papers: English and General Knowledge, with a total of 300 marks.
Syllabus
The syllabus for the CDS Exam 2025 includes English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
Admit Card and Result
The admit card for the CDS 1 Exam 2025 will be released in April 2025, and the result will be announced after the successful conduction of the written exam.
Cut-Off
The cut-off marks for the CDS Exam 2025 will be released separately for the written exam and the final exam.
Exam Centre
The CDS Exam 2025 will be held at various centres across the country.
For more information, candidates can visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
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