CDS 1 2025 Exam Date Out, Complete Schedule and Exam Timings

Are you preparing for the CDS Exam 2025? If yes, We have a good news for you. The UPSC has released its UPSC Exam calendar for the year 2025. The Union Public Service Commission Conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination twice a year to recruit candidates into the Indian Armed Forces of Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. Defence Aspirants who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces as an Officer can appear for the CDS 1 Exam 2025. In this Article, We have discussed the Exam dates and other important dates related to the CDS Examination 2025.

CDS 1 2025 Exam Date

According to the UPSC Exam Calendar 2025, The CDS 1 2025 Exam is scheduled on 13 April 2024.

CDS 1 2025 Exam Date : Overview

The UPSC will release the CDS 1 Notification 2025 on 11 December 2024 making online applications active. The Candidates will get the chance to fill the CDS online application form 2025 till the Date of 31 December 2025. Here’s the Overview of the same

CDS 2025 Selection Process

The Selection Process of the CDS examination is very demanding and require proper commitment to clear the exam. The CDS Selection Process includes three stages. The first stage is of Written Examination. Those Candidates who will qualify the CDS Written Exam are called for the Second stage of CDS, SSB Interview. Those Candidates who get recommended in the SSB Interview have to appear for the Medical Examination.  Only those candidates who are able to clear all three stages are finally Merit  in to recruit the candidates into their choice of Academy.

• Written Examination: Candidates must pass a multiple-choice written test covering subjects like English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
• Interview/Personality Test: Successful candidates from the written exam undergo an interview and personality assessment by the Services Selection Board (SSB) to evaluate their officer-like qualities and leadership skills.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates provide original documents for verification, including educational certificates and age proof.
• Medical Examination: Candidates passing the interview undergo a medical exam at a Military Hospital to assess their physical fitness.
• Final Merit List: Selection is based on performance in the written exam, interview, and medical tests. Candidates are assigned seats in academies based on their ranks.

CDS 2025 Exam Pattern

The CDS Exam Pattern consists of English, General Knowledge, Mathematics. The CDS Exam is conducted in three shifts. The duration of exam is 2 hours and maximum marks are 100 for each subject.