CDS 2020 Exam Admit Card
Candidates can download the CDS admit card or e-admit card online from the official website of www.upsc.gov.in three weeks before the exam. One can obtain their CDS admit card 2021 online by using their login details at the official website. The CDS II exam is scheduled to be conducted on 14th November 2020. The hall ticket comprises information about the exam date, time, centre, and other important instructions. Carrying the hall ticket at the examination centre is necessary.
Download CDS Admit Card 2020 – View These Steps
The downloading steps of online CDS admit card is given below:
- To start with, visit the official website of UPSC.
- Click on the CDS admit card link available on the home page.
- Download it either by using registration number or roll number and then enter the password.
- Your CDS 2021 admit card appears on the screen.
- Cross-check the details of the admit card and download the admit card. Take a printout of the admit card.
Details Mentioned in CDS Admit Card
The released hall ticket/ admit card of CDS exam 2021 will comprise the following details:
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Candidate’s Roll Number
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Application Number
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Name of the Candidate
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Father’s Name
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Signature of the Candidate
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Scanned Image of Passport size Photograph
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Category of the Candidate
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Test Center Details
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Reporting Time at Exam Venue
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Date and Exam Timings
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Exam Day Instructions and Guidelines
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Technical Instructions for Downloading CDS Admit Card Online
- Make sure to use the latest versions of web browser that you are using to download CDS 2020 admit card.
- Candidates who haven’t any pc or laptop must go to the nearby cyber café to obtain their admit card, as mobile phones won’t be able to download the CDS admit card.
- Be ensuring that the Javascript must be enabled on the browser.
- Exam applicants should clear the cache and cookies of their browser if they find any issue in downloading CDS admit card 2020.
- In case, you are blocked by the server due to repetitive downloading, they are advised to contact UPSC.
Printed Error in CDS 2021 Admit Card: What to do Next?
After downloading the CDS admit card, candidates are advised to check their name, father’s name, date of birth, category, photograph and signature, etc. printed in the hall ticket carefully. In case, you found any discrepancies in the details, make sure to immediately contact the examination authority. Once you contact UPSC, provide the following details while reporting the issue.
- Nam of the exam and year
- Exam registration number
- Examination Roll number
- Postal address of the candidate (mention the application number as well)
CDS Admit Card 2021 - Documents to Carry At Examination Center
Candidates are advised to carry the following set of documents while appearing for the CDS exam.
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Important Documents Required
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Photo-identity proof such as Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, Aadhar card, College/School ID card
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Hard copy of CDS 2021 admit card
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Three passport-sized photographs similar like your admit card one
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UPSC CDS Admit Card - Quick Question and Answers
Q. How to recover the registration number?
Candidates can recover their registration number by entering their name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, and a captcha code.
Q. I am unable to download the CDS admit card. What should I do next?
Admit card download is best accessible on the latest versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox web browsers. Candidates should not download the CDS 2021 admit card on their mobile or other gadgets.
Q. Will, I receive any hard copy of the admit card?
No, you have to download and take a printout of your admit card by own.
Q. Is there any dress code applicable for appearing in CDS exam?
No, there is no such dress code applicable.
Q. I have submitted my application form for the exam but my admit card is not issued. What to do now?
Well, in such case, you should contact the examination authority and tell them your query regarding the same.
Q. When will I receive my CDS admit card?
You will receive your admit card three weeks before the commencement of the exam.
Q. Is it essential to carry the admit card to the examination centre?
Yes, it is mandatory to carry the CDS 2021 admit card on the exam day, or else you won’t be allowed to appear in the examination hall.
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CDS 2021 Exam Day Instructions To Follow
- Without a call letter, candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall.
- Candidates need to preserve CDS admit card 2021 till completion of the recruitment process.
- Reach the examination venue 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
- Any electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, pages, etc are not allowed inside the examination hall.
- Candidates will not be permitted to leave the examination centre until the completion of the exam.
CDS 2021 Expected Cut-Off
The Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS cut off 2021 after the completion of the exam. CDS Cut off 2021 is the minimum qualifying marks that a candidate needs to secure separately in both the exams i.e. written exam and SSB Interview for final selection to Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). Every year the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) issues CDS cut off after the announcement of the final CDS result. The expected cut off is predicted on the basis of the previous years' cut off trend and level of difficulty of the exam. Candidates can find below related information with CDS expected cut off.
How to Check CDS Cut off?
CDS cut off marks will release online on the official website of UPSC. The steps to check and analyse the cutoff of CDS are given below –
- Explore the official website
- Once you reach the officials, go to the cutoff section from 'Examination' tab.
- Click on the relevant link and the course-wise CDS cut off marks are displayed on the screen in PDF format.
- Download the same and save the file for further usage.
CDS (I) Expected Cut Off 2021
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Academy
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Written Examination
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OTA (Men)
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84
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OTA (Women)
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84
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IMA
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121
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AFA
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135
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INA
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112
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CDS (I) 2020 Cut Off -
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Academy
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Written Examination
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Final Selection
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OTA (Men)
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85
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170
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OTA (Women)
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85
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170
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IMA
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130
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255
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AFA
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150
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270
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INA
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120
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245
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CDS (I) 2019 Official Cut Off
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Academy
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Written Examination
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Final Selection
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OTA (Men)
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78
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160
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OTA (Women)
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78
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160
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IMA
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116
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242
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AFA
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129
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264
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INA
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105
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233
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What Are the Eligible Factors to Determine CDS Cut Off Marks?
The cut-off marks of the Combined Defense Service exam is determined based on the following factors-
- Number of available vacancies
- Total number of appeared participants
- The level of difficulty of the exam
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CDS Cut Off - Quick Question and Answers
Q. What is the criterion of sectional cut off in CDS exam?
A. Candidates need to secure minimum qualifying marks as described by the exam conducting authority in each subject. The minimum qualifying marks of CDS vary between 20% to 25%.
Q. When will be the CDS cut off released?
A. The cut off will release right-away after the declaration of the final result.
Q. What are the expected CDS cut off marks?
A. The CDS expected cut off are decided by the experts of the field based on the level of difficulty of the exam. Once the expected cut off released by the experts, the candidates get an idea regarding how much they need to secure in the exam.
Q. What is the difference between actual and expected cut off?
A. Actual cutoff is the one, which is released by the officials, while the expected cutoff is released by the experts of the field.
Q. Are the cut off for written and SSB interview is different?
A. Yes, both cut off’s are different and candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in written exam and SSB Interview.
Q. How CDS cut off marks are calculated?
A. The cut off is calculated based on the several factors such as difficulty level of the exam, a number of candidates appeared in the exam, and total vacancies available in a year.
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CDS Answer Key 2021
CDS (I) 2021 was conducted on 07th February 2021 in two shifts. CDS 1 answer key 2021 will be available separately for English, Elementary Mathematics and General Knowledge. The answer keys will be available for all sets of test booklets - A, B, C, D. Using CDS I answer key 2021, candidates can compare their responses marked in the exam. They can calculate the probable score based on the number of correct and incorrect responses. The official answer key of CDS I 2021 will be released by UPSC after completion of the recruitment process.
CDS Exam 2021 Answer Key Dates
The CDS 1 2021 exam was performed at multiple selected centres on 7th February 2021. After the completion of the exam, many experts also release their unofficial answer key to help students to evaluate their scores. Meanwhile, the official answer key for CDS will be released after the recruitment process is complete. Candidates are advised to stay updated with ExamsPlanner and access all the latest news and information of CDS.
How to Download Official CDS Answer Key?
To download the official answers, candidates need to follow the steps below-
- Open the official website URL i.e. upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the latest announcement section and click on the CDS answer key link.
- Enter valid key-in credentials to complete the login procedure.
- A list of official CDS answer key along with question papers appears in front of you.
- Download the CDS answer key and save it.
UPSC also facilitates its applicants to challenge the official answer key, if they found their answer is correct. They will require submitting their answer key with proof of documents supporting their answer along with challenging fee. View the steps to challenge the question papers and CDS answer keys.
How to challenge the question papers?
- Candidates can challenge the official CDS question papers through Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep).
- For each exam, UPSC has fixed a time-frame of 7 days.
- To raise objections, candidates need to login to their account by using details like roll number, date of birth and random image.
- After entering these details, candidates must submit their challenges by tick-mark the questions and submit the answer and the application fee for the same.
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CDS Answer Key - Quick Question and Answers
Q. When will UPSC release the CDS II 2021 Answer Key?
The commission will release the CDS II Answer key 2021 after the recruitment process completes.
Q. Can I access the CDS answer key via offline mode?
No, the answer key for the exam is only available through online mode.
Q. Will the final result be calculated based on the CDS answer key?
Yes, the result will be calculated based on the officially released answer key. UPSC will calculate the scores based on the number of correct answers after applying the penalty for wrong answers.
Q. How do I calculate my scores?
Comparing the available responses, candidates can check and calculate their scores based on the number of correct and incorrect answers they have given in the exam.
Q. Why CDS answer key is important for us?
The CDS answer key is important for us because it helps to compare the responses marked in the exam and calculate the probable score.
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CDS Result 2021 – Download UPSC CDS (II) Exam Result
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will declare the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2021 on its official website. Candidates who have appeared in the UPSC CDS Examination (I) 2021 can check their result online at upsc.gov.in. The commission conducted the UPSC CDS Examination (I) 2021 on 07th February 2021, at various centres spread across the country.
Check CDS Result Online – View the Downloading Steps
Candidates need to follow these below-mentioned guidelines to check the scores.
- Open the official website URL of UPSC.
- Find the link, which says “CDS Result” on the home page.
- You will be directed to a new page, where you the result PDF of CDS result.
- Now, check your roll number through “Control+F” command.
- At last, download the CDS result PDF and save it for future reference.
CDS Result 2020 – List of Toppers
Here is the list of previous year’s toppers:
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IMA
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Ranks
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Names
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AIR 1
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Kothawade Pratik Pradeep
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AIR 2
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Kunal Sharma
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AIR 3
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Gangandeep Joshi
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AFA
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Ranks
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Names
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AIR 1
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Anmoldeep Singh
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AIR 2
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Y B Pawan Kumar
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AIR 3
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Siddhant Kotnala
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INA
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Ranks
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Names
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AIR 1
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Kothawade Pratik Pradeep
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AIR 2
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Kunal Sharma
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AIR 3
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Anmoldeep Singh
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How to check CDS (II) 2021 Final Result?
The steps to check CDS 2021 final results are given below.
- Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in.
- Click the result link available on ‘What’s New’ section on the home page
- In a new page, the PDF file of the result opens
- Search your name and roll number in the list
- Download and save the PDF file for future reference
CDS 2021 Exam Marksheet
The marks obtained by the shortlisted candidates will display after the declaration of final CDS result that includes candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, and total marks obtained in written exam & SSB Interview.
Candidates can download their final mark sheet by following these steps given below:
- Explore the official website of UPSC.
- Go to the 'What's New' section and enter your roll number and date of birth.
- The CDS mark sheet will appear on the screen with all the necessary details.
- Download the CDS 2021 mark sheet and take its printout.
CDS 2021 Exam Result: Score Calculation Process
The scores of the candidates are calculated based on the following process:
- A candidate gets +1 mark for every correct answer in each section of the test.
- 1/3rd marks are deducted if he/she selected an incorrect response.
- The total score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.
CDS Result 2021: Preparation of Merit List
UPSC prepares a list of selected candidates who get the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam decided by the commission norms. Candidates who are declared successful in the written exam are called for intelligence and personality test. After that, they will go for the SSB interview round. One should note that they need to secure separate qualifying marks in both written and SSB Interview.
The final CDS merit list is prepared based on the performance and total marks secured in the written exam and SSB Interview. The selection of the candidate is done based on their merit subjected to medical fitness and the number of posted vacancies.
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CDS Result 2021 - Quick Question and Answers
Q. When will I be able to download CDS 2021 result?
CDS (I) 2021 written exam result will be announced soon. The exam was conducted on 7th February 2021.
Q. How can I obtain my CDS result?
The results will be announced via online mode at the official website of UPSC.
Q. What is the time difference between CDS written result and SSB interview?
After the announcement of written exam result, SSB interview will perform within a gap of one or two months.
Q. How can I check my CDS 2021 result, if I lost my examination roll number?
You don’t need to be panicking, the roll number is sent to the candidates after successfully completing the application process. You need to check your mail.
Q. Can I apply for CDS 2 even if I don’t know my CDS 1 result?
Yes, you can apply and fill the CDS 2 application form.
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CDS 2021 Exam Centres
CDS 2021 exam centres are prescribed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam centres are located in the cities where the written exam of CDS is conducted. As per the official list of CDS exam centres, it is held across 41 cities spread throughout the country. Candidates need to enter their preferences at the time of filling the CDS application form.
As per the UPSC exam calendar 2021, CDS 1 exam was conducted on February 7, 2021, while CDS 2 will be held on November 14, 2021. Find below the name of the cities where examination centres are located.
CDS Exam Centres 2021
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Agartala
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Ahmedabad
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Panaji (Goa)
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Aizawl
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Allahabad
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Patna
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Bengaluru
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Bareilly
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Port Blair
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Bhopal
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Chandigarh
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Raipur
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Chennai
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Cuttack
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Sambalpur
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Dehradun
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Delhi
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Ranchi
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Dharwad
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Dispur
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Shimla
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Gangtok
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Hyderabad
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Shillong
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Imphal
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Itanagar
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Srinagar
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Jaipur
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Jammu
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Tirupati
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Jorhat
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Kochi
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Kohima
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Kolkata
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Udaipur
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Lucknow
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Madurai
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Vishapatnam
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Mumbai
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Nagpur
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CDS 2021 Exam Centres – Important Points to Consider
- Allotment of CDS exam centres is completed on the first-apply-first-allot basis, so make sure to fill the applications on time.
- Once the capacity of a particular CDS exam centre is reached its limit, the allotment process will be frozen and you will be allotted to the next available centre.
- Candidates are advised to fill the CDS application form early to get their preferred exam centre.
- Once you select the examination centre and filled the application form, you will not be able to generate any request for changes.
- You are advised to choose the examination centre carefully without making any mistakes.
CDS 2021 Exam FAQs
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam is conducted twice a year in February and November. Here are the frequently asked questions related to the exam:
Q. What is the date of CDS II 2021 Exam?
The exam will be conducted on 14th November 2021.
Q. What is the eligibility criterion for the exam?
The candidate should have done graduation or equivalent degree from any recognised University or Institution.
Q. What is the application fee for the CDS exam?
The application fee for general and OBC category candidate is ₹ 200. However, the reserved category and female candidates are exempted from application fee.
Q. What is the salary offered to CDS candidates?
The shortlisted candidates are paid ₹ 56,100 monthly. During training, the stipend to the trainees is ₹ 6000 per month in OTA while ₹ 12,000 per month in IMA, INA and Air Force academies.
Q. For how many times the CDS Exam is conducted in a year?
The CDS Exam is conducted twice in a year. It is conducted in November and February.
Q. How many papers are there for the CDS Exam?
There are three papers in the exam – General awareness, English and Mathematics.
Q. How many attempts are permitted to enrol for CDS exam?
There is no such limit; you can apply as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.
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