UPSC Combined Defence Services English Exam 2020
The Combined Defence Services Examination is held twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit applicants for the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy.
The exam is only open to graduates who are not married. Following an interview with the Services Selection Board, successful candidates are accepted into their respective Academies ( SSB ).
UPSC CDS Exam Details
| Sections | Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy, and Air Force Academy–3 Officers’ Training Academy-2 |
| Marks | INA, IMA, and AFA – 300 OTA – 200 |
| Mode | Offline |
| Paper language | English and Hindi |
| Exam duration | 2 Hour for each |
| Official Site | www.upsc.gov.in |
Pattern For INA, IMA, AFA
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| Subject | Duration | Marks |
| English | 2 hr | 100 |
| General knowledge | 2 hr | 100 |
| 2 hr | 100 |
Pattern For OTA
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
| English | 2 hr | 100 |
| General knowledge | 2 hr | 100 |
Marking Scheme
Every incorrectly marked response is subject to negative marking. Each question in the CDS paper has four options, only one of which is accurate. A 1/3 of a point will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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