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CDS
Combined Defence Services Examination
Graduate-level entry to IMA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and OTA. UPSC written followed by SSB.
Who it's for
Graduates entering IMA, INA, AFA or OTA
Eligibility
- Indian citizen
- Bachelor's degree
- Age ~19–25 (varies by academy)
Selection stages
- UPSC written (English, GK, Maths)
- SSB interview
- Medical
The SSB stage
CDS candidates are assessed on the same 15 OLQs across the 5-day SSB battery.
PrepForce simulates exactly this — a voice Personal Interview and the psychology battery, scored on the 15 OLQs.