CDS (Combined Defence Service) Examination CDS (Combined Defence Service) Examination is conducted for recruitment of commissioned officer into the Indian Army, Navy and Air force wing. Selected candidates undergo training at the Indian military academy (IMA), Naval Academy and Airforce academy. The union public service commission (UPSC) conducts the exam and prescribes CDS eligibility criteria and the syllabus when it notifies for the same. Candidate must carefully read the eligibility criteria before filling in the form. Unmarried / married male/female candidates who have graduation or engineering degree can apply. The eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, educational qualification and physical standards (height, weight, visual standards ....) etc. This Examination is conducted twice a year in two stages: the written exam MCQ and the SSB interview. Candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for the SSB intervi