{"id":99320,"date":"2023-05-30T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T08:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=99320"},"modified":"2023-06-01T13:43:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T08:13:51","slug":"upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023: Nationality, Age Limit, Educational Attributes, and Physical Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/UPSC-CDS-Eligibility-Criteria.jpg\" alt=\"UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/UPSC-CDS-Eligibility-Criteria.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/UPSC-CDS-Eligibility-Criteria-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023:<\/strong>\u00a0To register for the CDS 2023 exam, candidates must check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/UPSC\"><strong>UPSC<\/strong><\/a> CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023, which include nationality, education level, age, marital status, and physical status from this article.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69e2eb670b419\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-2023\" title=\"UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023\">UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-nationality\" title=\"UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Nationality\">UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Nationality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-age-limit-sex-and-marital-status\" title=\"UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Sex, and Marital Status\">UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Sex, and Marital Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#other-important-links\" title=\"Other Important Links:\">Other Important Links:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#faqs-on-upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\" title=\"FAQs on UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria\">FAQs on UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#what-is-the-minimum-height-required-for-male-candidates-for-upsc-cds-exam\" title=\"What is the minimum height required for male candidates for UPSC CDS exam?\">What is the minimum height required for male candidates for UPSC CDS exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#what-is-the-minimum-height-required-for-female-candidates-for-upsc-cds-exam\" title=\"What is the minimum height required for female candidates for UPSC CDS exam?\">What is the minimum height required for female candidates for UPSC CDS exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#what-should-be-the-marital-status-of-the-candidates-who-are-taking-up-the-cds-exam\" title=\"What should be the Marital Status of the candidates who are taking up the CDS exam?\">What should be the Marital Status of the candidates who are taking up the CDS exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#what-is-the-main-upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-2021\" title=\"What is the main UPSC CDS eligibility criteria 2021?\">What is the main UPSC CDS eligibility criteria 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#what-is-the-minimum-age-required-for-taking-up-the-upsc-cds-exam\" title=\"What is the minimum age required for taking up the UPSC CDS Exam?\">What is the minimum age required for taking up the UPSC CDS Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#what-is-the-educational-attribute-required-for-ima-and-ota\" title=\"What is the educational attribute required for IMA and OTA?\">What is the educational attribute required for IMA and OTA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\/#what-is-the-educational-attribute-required-for-cds-ina\" title=\"What is the educational attribute required for CDS INA?\">What is the educational attribute required for CDS INA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-2023\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Candidates who live permanently in India can apply for the CDS exam.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must be graduates or at least appear in the last year\/semester.<\/li>\n<li>The minimum age to register for the CDS 2023 exam is 19 years old.<\/li>\n<li>Female candidates can only apply for OTA.<\/li>\n<li>Single candidates should not divorce.<\/li>\n<li>Students are pursuing B.tech can also apply for IMA, INA AFA.<\/li>\n<li>Both men and women must meet the physical standards set by UPSC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-nationality\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Nationality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must be single and one of the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>An Indian citizen<\/li>\n<li>Bhutanese or Nepalese citizens<\/li>\n<li>Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1962 and settled permanently in India<\/li>\n<li>Indians from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Kenya, East African countries such as Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam have immigrated to India and settled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-age-limit-sex-and-marital-status\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Sex, and Marital Status<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to UPSC\u2019s notice, candidates must be single and must not be widowed or divorced. The following table shows the desired age, gender and marital status of the candidates&#8217; dreams:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Age Limit\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Marital Status<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Indian Military Academy (IMA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>19 \u2013 24 Years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Male<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Unmarried<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Indian Naval Academy (INA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>19 &#8211; 22 Years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Male<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Unmarried<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Air Force Academy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>19 &#8211; 23 Years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Male<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&lt;25 years unmarried or &gt;25 years both married and unmarried.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Officers\u2019 Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>19 &#8211; 25 Years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Female<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Officers\u2019 Training Academy (SSC Course for Men)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>19 &#8211; 25 Years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Male<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Unmarried<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-educational-attributes\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Educational Attributes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a candidate wants to apply for UPSC CDS Exam 2023, then he\/she must complete a degree or at least must be in the final year. Read the following:<\/p>\n<p>1. For IMA and OTA, candidates must have a university degree or equivalent from a nationally recognized institution.<\/p>\n<p>2. For INA (Indian Naval Academy), candidates must have an engineering degree from a recognized university\/institution.<\/p>\n<p>3. To apply for the Air Force Academy, applicants must complete a degree (with Physics and Mathematics in 10 + 2) or a Bachelor of degree in engineering from an accredited university.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 382px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p><strong>Academies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p><strong>Educational qualification<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<p>Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers\u2019 Training Academy (OTA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<p>Graduation from a recognized university<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ina.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Naval Academy (INA)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<p>An engineering degree from a recognized university\/institute<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianairforce.nic.in\/air-force-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Force Academy (AFA)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<p>Bachelor of Engineering or Graduation (with Physics and Mathematics at Class 12)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-physical-standards\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria: Physical Standards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The UPSC Medical Committee will review all applicants to ensure that they are focused on serving in the military command environment. Therefore, applicants must verify that they meet all the standard physical requirements set by UPSC.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>According to UPSC recommendations, applicants with permanent tattoos on the inside of the elbow to the wrist and back of the hand\/back of the hand can only be admitted in physical and mental forms. Tattoos on all other parts of the body lead to disqualification.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must not have any illness or disability in order to be able to effectively perform the tasks of the CDS.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must meet the vision and hearing standards set by UPSC. The criteria may vary from role to role.<\/li>\n<li>The minimum height for male candidates is 157.5 cm (157 cm and 162 cm for navy) and Women with a height of 5 cm (air force) and a minimum height of 152 cm take the CDS 2 test.<\/li>\n<li>Poor development or deterioration of bone and joint function will cause the candidate to be disqualified.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must have the medical capabilities to complete military training and perform tasks in the Bundeswehr. Any deformation or abnormality of the body will result in the disqualification of the candidate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-cds-application-process-2023\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Application Process 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CDS (2) 2023 Application Form was released on August 4, 2023. The deadline for completing the application form is August 24, 2023. After the UPSC CDS Registration Process is completed, a link to withdraw the UPSC CDS Application Form 2023 will be provided.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get A Complete Guide On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-application-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC CDS Application Form<\/a>\u00a02023<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-important-links\"><\/span><strong>Other Important Links:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-exam-date\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Exam Date<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Answer Key<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cds-result\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Result and Score Card<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-books\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Books<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cds-cut-off\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Cut Off<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-previous-year-papers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Previous Year Papers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cds-admit-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Admit Card<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-salary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Salary and Job Profile<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-selection-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Selection Process<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-cds-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Analysis<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cds-preparation-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Preparation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cds-exam-centres\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC CDS Exam Centers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have covered complete details on UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023. If you have any queries related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UPSC<\/strong><\/a> CDS Exam, feel free to comment below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-on-upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria\"><\/span>FAQs on UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624853631879\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-minimum-height-required-for-male-candidates-for-upsc-cds-exam\"><\/span>What is the minimum height required for male candidates for UPSC CDS exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The minimum height for male candidates is 157.5 cm.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624853728203\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-minimum-height-required-for-female-candidates-for-upsc-cds-exam\"><\/span>What is the minimum height required for female candidates for UPSC CDS exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Women with  a minimum height of 152 cm take the CDS 2 test.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624853769601\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-be-the-marital-status-of-the-candidates-who-are-taking-up-the-cds-exam\"><\/span>What should be the Marital Status of the candidates who are taking up the CDS exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>They must be unmarried.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624853843355\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-main-upsc-cds-eligibility-criteria-2021\"><\/span>What is the main UPSC CDS eligibility criteria 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Candidates who live permanently in India can apply for the CDS exam, Applicants must be graduates or at least appear in the last year\/semester and must be unmarried.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624853951161\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-minimum-age-required-for-taking-up-the-upsc-cds-exam\"><\/span>What is the minimum age required for taking up the UPSC CDS Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The minimum age to register for the CDS 2021 exam is 19 years old.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624854021883\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-educational-attribute-required-for-ima-and-ota\"><\/span>What is the educational attribute required for IMA and OTA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Graduation from a recognized university is required for IMA AND OTA.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624854177053\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-educational-attribute-required-for-cds-ina\"><\/span>What is the educational attribute required for CDS INA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An engineering degree from a recognized university\/institute.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023:\u00a0To register for the CDS 2023 exam, candidates must check out the UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023, which include nationality, education level, age, marital status, and physical status from this article. UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2023 Candidates who live permanently in India can apply for the CDS exam. 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