CDS Cutoff 2023, Check Previous Year Cutoff of IMA, INA, AFA and OFA

CDS Cutoff

CDS Previous Year Cutoff: As we all know that CDS 1 2023 notification is going to be released by Union Public Service Commission on 21st December 2022. Now that the notification is released, candidates must be looking for the previous year cut off of the CDS examination.

The cut-off for any exam is the minimum qualifying mark that a candidate needs to secure in order to qualify for that particular exam. This article provides the previous year cut-offs for the famous Combined Defence Services Examination for the different branches of the prestigious India Defence Forces, viz. IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air-Force Academy) and OTA (Officers’ Training Academy).

Check CDS 1 2023 Official Notification

The Combined Defence Services exam is conducted twice a year in the month of April and September. UPSC is going to conduct the CDS I 2023 exam on 16th April 2023.

Factors Determining CDS Cut Off Marks

The cut off marks of CDS exam are determined on the basis of following factors:

• Number of Vacancies.
• Total number of appeared candidates.
• Difficulty level of the Exam.

CDS Cut Off 2023 – Written Exam

The written exam is the first stage of the CDS Exam. Candidates appearing for the exam must score equal to or more than the cut off marks to qualify for the next stage i.e. SSB as well as the CDS exam.

The minimum cut off marks for CDS exam 2023 is 20% in all three papers. The written exam of CDS 2023 comprises three papers while candidates appearing for OTA have to appear for only two papers.

CDS Cut Off 2023- Final Merit List

The merit list of CDS 2023 will be released on the basis of performance in written exam, SSB Interview and medical examination. Candidates who qualify in the CDS written exam 2023 will be called for an SSB interview and medical examination.

After qualifying in all these stages, they will be recruited to the vacant posts as released by UPSC for the Combines Defence Services examination.

CDS 1 2021 Cut Off

Here, we have provided the previous year cut-offs for the famous Combined Defence Services examination for the different branches of the prestigious India Defence Forces, viz. IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air-Force Academy) and OTA (Officers’ Training Academy).

CDS Previous Year Cut Offs for IMA

CDS Previous Year Cut Offs for INA

CDS Previous Year Cut Offs for AFA

CDS Previous Year Cut Offs for OTA

CDS 1 2023 Expected Written Cut Off

We have provided the expected cut off for the written exam of the CDS I 2023. With the help of cut off marks, you can get an idea of ​​how many marks you will need to get recruited on this post.

CDS 1 2023 Examination Pattern

The written examination consists of the below subjects:

A) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy:

B) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:

Also Read:

CDS Salary Structure, Promotion Policy

CDS Notification: Complete Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for this UPSC CDS 1 2023 exam?

Ans. Last Date to Apply for CDS 1 2023 Examination is 10th January 2023.

Q2. What will the CDS 1 2023 notification be released?

Ans. The online Applications starts for CDS 1 2023 examination from 21st December 2022.

Q3. How to apply for this UPSC CDS 1 2023?

Ans. Applicants who are interested to apply for UPSC CDS I 2023 notice can apply at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.

Good luck with the upcoming CDS 1 2023 exam