Written Examination

The first stage of the CDS selection process is the written exam, which varies based on the academy the candidate is applying for.

Exam Pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA:

• English:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Maximum Marks: 100
  • Syllabus: Tests comprehension, sentence rearrangement, synonyms, antonyms, grammar, and vocabulary.

• General Knowledge:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Maximum Marks: 100
  • Syllabus: Includes history, geography, current events, politics, economy, general science, and environment.

• Elementary Mathematics:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Maximum Marks: 100
  • Syllabus: Covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, and statistics.

Exam Pattern for

CDS Course in Jaipur

• English:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Maximum Marks: 100
  • Syllabus: Similar to the English paper for IMA, INA, and AFA.

• General Knowledge:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Maximum Marks: 100
  • Syllabus: Similar to the General Knowledge paper for IMA, INA, and AFA.

Key Points:

• Each paper consists of objective type questions.
• The standard of Elementary Mathematics is matriculation level.
• The standard of other subjects is graduate level.
• Negative marking for incorrect answers.

Physical Fitness Test

Candidates who qualify in the written examination must undergo a physical fitness test to ensure they possess the necessary physical fitness for rigorous training at the academies.

Physical Standards:

• Height and Weight: Specific standards vary by gender and age.
• Visual Standards: For example, minimum acceptable vision for the Air Force is 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other, correctable to 6/6.
• Hearing: Ability to hear a forced whisper at 610 cm.
• Other Medical Standards: Absence of any disease or disability that could interfere with duties.

Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview

The final stage of the CDS selection process is the SSB interview, conducted over five days. It comprises two stages:

Stage I:

• Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test: Includes verbal and non-verbal tests to assess intelligence and reasoning.
• Picture Perception and Description Test (PPDT): Candidates write and discuss a story based on a picture shown briefly.

Stage II:

Candidates who qualify in Stage I proceed to Stage II, which includes:

• Psychological Tests:

  • Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): Multiple picture-based storytelling.
  • Word Association Test (WAT): First thought response to shown words.
  • Situation Reaction Test (SRT): Immediate reactions to given situations.
  • Self-Description Test (SD): Write about personality, aspirations, and qualities.

• Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks: Assess teamwork ability through activities like Group Discussion, Group Planning Exercise, Progressive Group Tasks, Half Group Tasks, Command Task, and Individual Obstacles.

• Personal Interview: An interview with a senior officer to assess personality, motivations, and suitability.

• Conference: Final meeting where assessors discuss candidate performance and make decisions.

Preparation Tips for CDS Course in Jaipur

1. Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Make a systematic study plan covering all topics.
2. Regular Practice: Essential for Mathematics and English. Solve previous years’ papers and take mock tests.
3. Stay Updated: For General Knowledge, read newspapers, magazines, and watch news channels.
4. Physical Fitness: Maintain fitness with regular exercise, running, and a healthy diet.
5. Personality Development: Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Participate in group discussions and practice public speaking.
6. SSB Preparation: Practice for various SSB tests, including TAT, WAT, and SRT. Prepare physically for GTO tasks.

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