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Sir, i want to join cds if i passout in ima what rank will issue for me and what is the good book for prepration of cds

Combined Defense Services(CDS)


Eligibility Details For CDS Examination:

Age Limit:
(i) For IMA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1990 and not later than 1st January, 1995.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1992 (2nd January, 1990 in case of NCC Naval Wing ‘C’ Certificate holders) and not later than 1st January, 1995.
(iii) For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1991 and not later than 1st January, 1995.
(iv) For Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January, 1995.
(v) For Officers Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course): Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January, 1995.

Educational Qualification:
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering.
(iii) For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Note: Those candidates who are studying in the final years Degree course and have yet to pass the final year Degree examination are also eligible to apply.

Physical Standards:
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Combined Defence Services Examination.



Best Books For CDS Exams:

Asian CDS (Combined Defence Services) Exam Guide
By R P Verma

CDS Exam Guide: Combined Defense Services Exam
By Datason Rp

Arihant CDS Entrance Examination (Self Study Guide)
By Brijesh Tripathi, Dr. Satyajeet Rawat & Neetika Goyal


Good Luck!!!