CDS Syllabus - Eligibility
Following are the important criteria that define the eligibility −
Nationality
a citizen of India, or
a subject of Bhutan, or
a subject of Nepal, or
a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962
with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit
For IMA
The minimum age is - 19 years
The maximum age is - 24 years
For Indian Naval Academy
The minimum age is - 19 years
The maximum age is - 24 years
For Indian Air Force
The minimum age is - 20 years
The maximum age is - 24 years
Sex
Male/Female candidates
Note − Relaxation of two years is given to the candidates who hold the valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India).
Marital Status
Only Unmarried candidate
Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training.
A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will not be selected for training.
Candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
Educational Qualifications
For Army Wing of National Defence Academy − 12th Class pass (with the 10+2 pattern) of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy − 12th Class pass (with the 10+2 pattern) of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Physical Standards
Height
For IMA − The minimum acceptable height of Male candidate is 157.5cm.
For Indian Air Force − The minimum acceptable height of Male Candidate is 162.5 cm.
For Indian Navy Academy − The minimum acceptable height of Male Candidate is 157 cm.
The minimum acceptable height of Female candidate is 152 cm.
5 cms is given relaxation is given to Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of India, Garhwal and Kumaon.
2 cms is given relaxation to the candidates from Lakshadweep.
Weight
Weight varies according to height, see the given table I and table II for details.
The following table illustrates the weight in respect of the age only for the male candidates appearing for Army and Navy −
Table I
HEIGHT/WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR ARMY/NAVY | |||
---|---|---|---|
Weight in KG | |||
Height (in CM) | 18 years | 20 years | 22 years |
152 | 44 | 46 | 47 |
155 | 46 | 48 | 49 |
157 | 47 | 49 | 50 |
160 | 48 | 50 | 51 |
162 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
165 | 52 | 53 | 55 |
168 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
170 | 55 | 57 | 58 |
173 | 57 | 59 | 60 |
175 | 59 | 61 | 62 |
178 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
180 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
183 | 65 | 67 | 67 |
185 | 67 | 69 | 70 |
188 | 70 | 71 | 72 |
190 | 72 | 73 | 74 |
193 | 74 | 76 | 77 |
195 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
Table II
HEIGHT/WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR FEMALE | |||
---|---|---|---|
Weight in KG | |||
Height (in CM) | 20 years | 25 years | 30 years |
148 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
150 | 40 | 42 | 43.5 |
153 | 42 | 43.5 | 45 |
155 | 43 | 44 | 46 |
158 | 45 | 46 | 48 |
160 | 46 | 47 | 49 |
163 | 47 | 49 | 51 |
165 | 49 | 51 | 53 |
168 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
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