{"id":79285,"date":"2023-12-15T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T06:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=79285"},"modified":"2023-12-21T10:44:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T05:14:11","slug":"cds-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024,  Check Age Limit &#038; Educational Qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#CDS_Eligibility_Criteria\" >CDS Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024\" >CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#UPSC_CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024\" >UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Nationality\" >CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Nationality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Age_Gender_and_Marital_Status\" >CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Age, Gender, and Marital Status:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Educational_Qualification\" >CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Physical_and_mental_standards\" >CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Physical and mental standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#Important_Details\" >Important Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#General_standards_for_the_Body\" >General standards for the Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#UPSC_CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Other_Physical_Standards\" >UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Other&nbsp;Physical Standards&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#Spinal_Conditions_for_the_Air_Force\" >Spinal Conditions for the Air Force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#Hearing_Standards_for_the_Air_Force\" >Hearing Standards for the Air Force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#General_Guidelines_of_the_Medical_standards\" >General Guidelines of the Medical standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Conclusion\" >CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-eligibility-criteria\/#UPSC_CDS_Eligibility_CRITERIA_2024_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >UPSC CDS Eligibility CRITERIA 2024 &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/upsc-cse\/\">UPSC<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>CDS Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Union Public Service Commission has released the eligibility criteria for CDS 1 2024 when they announce the CDS Notification 2024 on their official website. To apply for the CDS exam, candidates need to meet certain requirements, including nationality, education, age, marital status, and physical fitness. According to the criteria, only unmarried individuals aged between 19 and 25 years are allowed to participate in the CDS 2024 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the CDS Exam 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services examination twice a year, in April and September. This exam is a way to recruit candidates for the Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. Candidates go through a written test and an interview to determine if they are eligible for further rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify for the interview stage are assigned to the appropriate academies based on merit and preference. The UPSC has set specific eligibility criteria for CDS 2024, and it&#8217;s important for interested applicants to read the article to understand the age limits and requirements for nationality, education, age, marital status, and physical standards in the CDS Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fa0505\"><strong>UPSC CDS 1 2024 Notification is OUT now, refer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-1-2024-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a> to know the details about the exam and stay updated by visiting the website. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for UPSC CDS Exam Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024\"><\/span><strong>CDS Eligibility Criteria<\/strong> 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must note the following points concerning the&nbsp;<strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Union Public Service Commission has the right to reject the candidature of any applicant at any stage of the selection process if they do not fulfil the required eligibility criteria.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>If a candidate is selected and found ineligible later, the UPSC &nbsp;will remove them from service.<\/li><li>UPSC does verification of the eligibility criteria with original documents. A candidate is called for the interview and Personality Test after they pass the document verification process.<\/li><li>A candidate whose certificate of eligibility is necessary may be allowed to take the exam, but the offer for admission to the Academy will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate is issued to them by the Government of India.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024\"><\/span>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must fulfill these five UPSC CDS eligibility conditions to fill the application form for the UPSC CDS examination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nationality&nbsp;<\/li><li>Age Limit, Gender, and Marital Status<\/li><li>Educational Qualification<\/li><li>Physical Qualification<\/li><li>Medical Qualification<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The detailed information of the eligibility criteria is given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Nationality\"><\/span><strong>CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Nationality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/cds-2024-selection-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CDS examination<\/a><\/strong>, candidates must meet the criteria for nationality and citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspirants willing to apply for the CDS exam must be \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A citizen of India, or<\/li><li>A subject of Nepal, or<\/li><li>A subject of Bhutan, or<\/li><li>A Tibetan refugee who is permanently settled in India from and before 1st January 1962.<\/li><li>A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to settle in India permanently.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided that a candidate belonging to categories 2, 3, 4, and 5 possesses a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India and presents the same to the recruiting body. The Certificate of eligibility will not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkhas of Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Age_Gender_and_Marital_Status\"><\/span><strong>CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Age, Gender, and Marital Status:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The age criteria for joining different academies are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For IMA (Indian Military Academy), candidates should be between 19(1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2006)  and 24(2<sup>nd<\/sup> January 2001) years old, and only unmarried males are eligible.<\/li><li>For INA (Indian Naval Academy), the age range is 19(1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2006)  to 24(2<sup>nd<\/sup> January 2001) years, and only unmarried males can apply.<\/li><li>For AFA (Air Force Academy), the age limit is 20(1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2005) to 24(2<sup>nd<\/sup> January 2001)years. However, candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) can apply up to 26 years.<\/li><li>Candidates below 25 years must be unmarried. Marriage is not allowed during the training period.<\/li><li>Married candidates above 25 years can apply, but during training, they won&#8217;t get married accommodation, and they can&#8217;t live with family off the premises.<\/li><li>For OTA (Officers\u2019 Training Academy) (SSC Women Non-Technical Course), unmarried women, issueless widows, and issueless divorcees (with divorce documents) who haven&#8217;t remarried are eligible.<\/li><li>For OTA (Officers\u2019 Training Academy) (SSC Course for Men), only unmarried males can apply.<\/li><li>Widowers\/divorcees are not considered unmarried males for admission in IMA\/INA\/AFA\/OTA and are not eligible to apply.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Age Limit and Marital Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Academy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Age Limit&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Marital Status<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indian Military Academy (IMA)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19-24 Years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unmarried<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indian Naval Academy (INA)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19-22 Years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unmarried<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Air Force Academy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19-23 Years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&lt;25 years unmarried or &gt;25 years both married and unmarried.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Officers\u2019 Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19-25 Years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unmarried females, issueless widows who haven\u2019t remarried, and issueless divorcees who have not remarried are eligible.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Officers\u2019 Training Academy (SSC Course for Men)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19-25 Years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unmarried<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span><strong>CDS Eligibility Criteria 202<\/strong>4 &#8211; <strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Union Public Service Commission sets the minimum qualification a candidate must have to apply for the examination. The minimum qualification required to appear for the CDS examination is Graduation from a recognized university. The details are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers\u2019 Training Academy (OTA)<\/td><td>Bachelor\u2019s Degree From a recognized university<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Naval Academy (INA)<\/td><td>Bachelors in Engineering from a recognized University<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Force Academy (AFA)<\/td><td>Graduation (with Physics and Mathematics at Class 12) or Bachelor of Engineering<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Note \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Graduates with the first choice as Army, Navy, or Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation or provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.<\/li><li>Candidates who are studying in the final year or final semester of a degree course should submit the original passing certificate issued by the university during the SSB- interview. The date of issue of the certificate must be before the specified date declared by the commission.<\/li><li>&nbsp;Candidates debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services are eligible to apply for the examination.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Physical_and_mental_standards\"><\/span>CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Physical and mental standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidates should be mentally and physically fit as per the guidelines of the Union Public Service Commission. A good number of qualified candidates get disqualified on medical grounds. So, the candidates are strongly advised to get their medical examination done before applying for the CDS examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common issues found are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deviated Nasal Septum<\/li><li>Wax (Ears)<\/li><li>Hydrocele \/ Phimosis<\/li><li>Condition of Overweight<\/li><li>Conditions of &nbsp;Underweight<\/li><li>Under Sized Chest<\/li><li>Piles<\/li><li>Tonsillitis<\/li><li>Gynaecomastia<\/li><li>Varicocele<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent body tattoos on the face or any part of the body are not approved of. If found, candidates will be barred from further selection. Tribes with tattoo marks on the body or face per existing traditions and customs will be permitted on a case-to-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Male in Army and Navy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>CDS Age-wise Height and Weight<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height in Centimetres (Without Shoes)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight (Kgs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18 years<\/td><td>20 years<\/td><td>22 years<\/td><td>24 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>152<\/td><td>44*<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>155<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>48**<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>157<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>160<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>162<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>165<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>168<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>170<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>173<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>175<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>62<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>178<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>64<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>180<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>183<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>185<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>188<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>190<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>193<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>78<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>195<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>81<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CDS Physical Eligibility for Male Candidates in the&nbsp;Air Force&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Height (mm)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weight (Kgs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15- 17 years<\/td><td>18-22 years<\/td><td>23-27 years<\/td><td>28-32 years<\/td><td>33-37 years<\/td><td>38-42 years<\/td><td>43-47 years<\/td><td>&gt;48 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1520<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1530<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1540<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1550<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1560<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1570<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>57<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1580<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1590<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1600<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1610<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1620<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1630<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1640<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>62<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1650<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>62<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1660<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>63<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1670<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>64<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1680<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1690<\/td><td>55<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1700<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1710<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1720<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1730<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1740<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1750<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1760<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1770<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1780<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1790<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1800<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1810<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1820<\/td><td>62<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1830<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1840<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1850<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1860<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>74<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>77<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1870<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>77<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1880<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>78<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1890<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1900<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1910<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>71<\/td><td>78<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>82<\/td><td>82<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1920<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>83<\/td><td>82<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>81<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1930<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>73<\/td><td>79<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>83<\/td><td>83<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CDS Physical Eligibility for Female&nbsp;Candidates &#8211;&nbsp;Height &amp;&nbsp;Weight Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Height in Centimetres (Without shoes)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weights (Kgs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18 years<\/td><td>20 years<\/td><td>30 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>148<\/td><td>39<\/td><td>41<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>150<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>43.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>153<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>43.5<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>155<\/td><td>43<\/td><td>44<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>158<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>160<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>163<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>165<\/td><td>49<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>168<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Details\"><\/span><strong>Important Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The minimum height to qualify for male candidates is 157.5 cm. (162.5 cm for Air Force and 157 cm for Navy)<\/li><li>For Women candidates, the minimum height to qualify is 152 cm.<\/li><li>For candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height to qualify can be reduced by 2 cm.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For Gorkhas and individuals from the hills of the North-Eastern region of India, Garhwali, and Kumaon, the Minimum height to qualify is 152 cm.<\/li><li>The minimum height for all entries is 148 cm after all types of relaxations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility&nbsp;<\/strong>for&nbsp;medical and physical standards covers height &amp; weight for different age groups, the vision standards for Naval officers, the hip-waist ratio, body mass index, and others. So, candidates are advised to read the official notifications carefully to clarify various aspects of&nbsp;<strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_standards_for_the_Body\"><\/span><strong>General standards for the Body<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Body Mass Index (BMI) should be below 25.<\/li><li>All biochemical metabolic parameters must be within the normal limits<\/li><li>The waist-hip ratio must be below 0.9 for male candidates and below 0.8 for female candidates.<\/li><li>Waist Circumference must be less than 90 cm for male candidates and 80 cm for female candidates.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Other_Physical_Standards\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; Other&nbsp;Physical Standards&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the height and weight ratio, there are various other physical standards to be met for a candidate to be eligible for UPSC CDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visual Standards:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The commission has specified three visual standards for all the academies:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>For IMA and OTA<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Male<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Female<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vision (corrected) better eye 6\/6 and worse eye 6\/12<\/td><td>Vision(corrected) better eye 6\/6, worse eye 6\/12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Myopia of not more than minus 3.5 D<\/td><td>Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manifest hypermetropia should be less than plus 3.5 D, including Astigmatism.<\/td><td>Manifest hypermetropia should be less than plus 3.5 D, including Astigmatism.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uncorrected vision(maximum allowed) &#8211; 6\/6 and 6\/6<\/li><li>BCVA &#8211; Right 6\/6 and Left 6\/6<\/li><li>Myopia &#8211; &lt; -3.50 D Sph ( including maximum astigmatism \u2264 \/- 2.0 D Cyl)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hypermetropia &#8211; &lt; 3.50 dSph ( including maximum astigmatism \u2264 \/- 2.0 D Cyl)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lasiksurgery &#8211; Permitted<\/li><li>Colour perception: CP II&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;For Naval Candidates:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uncorrected (without glasses): 6\/12, 6\/12&nbsp;<\/li><li>Corrected (with glasses): 6\/6, 6\/6&nbsp;<\/li><li>Limit of Hypermetropia : 1.5D&nbsp;<\/li><li>Limit of Myopia: -1.5D<\/li><li>Limit of Colour Perception: I<\/li><li>Binocular Vision: III&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Air Force Candidates:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for Air Force. Minimum distant vision 6\/6 in one eye and 6\/9 in the other correctable to 6\/6 only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hypermetrical Colour-Vision CP 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manifest Myopia: Nil<\/li><li>Hypermetropia: 2.0 d Sph &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Astigmatism : 0.75 D Cyl (with 2.0 D- Max)<\/li><li>Retinoscopic Myopia: \u20130.5 in any meridian<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maddox Rod Test:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;At 6 meters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eso-6 prism D<\/li><li>Exo-6 prism D<\/li><li>&nbsp;Hypo-1prism D&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hyper-1 prism D<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;At 33 cm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eso-6 prism D&nbsp;<\/li><li>Exo-16 prism D&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hypo-1 prism D<\/li><li>Hyper-1 prism D<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for UPSC CDS Exam Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lasik\/Equivalent Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who have undergone kerato-refractive procedures must show operative notes or certificates from the medical center specifying the type of surgery, date, and procedure. The candidates must meet the following additional criteria to be considered fit:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Age more than 20 years at the time of surgery.<\/li><li>Minimum 12 months post the LASIK<\/li><li>The axial length by IOL Master is equal to or less than 26 mm<\/li><li>Central corneal thickness equal to or more than 450 \u00b5 &nbsp;<\/li><li>Residual refraction of less than or equal to \/- 1.0 D incl cylinder.<\/li><li>A normal healthy retina.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spinal_Conditions_for_the_Air_Force\"><\/span><strong>Spinal Conditions for the Air Force<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacroiliac joints preventing the candidate from leading a normal life can cause rejection for commissioning in IAF. History of spinal fracture or prolapsed intervertebral disc and surgical treatment for these conditions will declare the candidate unfit. Following conditions detected in the medical examination will disqualify the candidate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The granulomatous disease of the spine<\/li><li>Rheumatoid arthritis&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ankylosing spondylitis<\/li><li>Osteoarthrosis, spondylosis, and degenerative joint disease<\/li><li>Non-articular rheumatism&nbsp;<\/li><li>Disorders including dermatomyositis, SLE, vasculitis, and polymyositis.<\/li><li>&nbsp;Spondylolisthesis\/ spondylosis<\/li><li>Compression- fracture of the vertebrae<\/li><li>Scheuermann\u2019s disease<\/li><li>Loss of cervical lordosis.<\/li><li>&nbsp;Unilateral\/ bilateral cervical ribs with circulatory or neurological deficit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hearing_Standards_for_the_Air_Force\"><\/span><strong>Hearing Standards for the Air Force<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Conditions to be fulfilled for the ear and hearing standards are:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Speech test: Re<\/em>duction of &gt; 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&nbsp;The granulomatous disease of the spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. &nbsp; &nbsp;Arthritis&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Rheumatoid arthritis and associated disorders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-ankylosing spondylitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. &nbsp; &nbsp;More than mild Kyphosis\/ Lordosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. &nbsp; &nbsp;Scoliosis is more than 100 degrees as measured by Cobb&#8217;s method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. &nbsp; &nbsp;Herniated nucleus pulposus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. &nbsp; &nbsp;Spondylolisthesis, or Spondylosis, or Spondylolysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. &nbsp; &nbsp;Sacralisation Disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. &nbsp; &nbsp;Compression fracture of Vertebra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. &nbsp; &nbsp;Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological and Circulatory deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. &nbsp; &nbsp;Presence of Schmorl&#8217;s node at more than one level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. &nbsp; &nbsp; Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. &nbsp; &nbsp;Incomplete Sacralisation Unilateral or Bilateral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. &nbsp; &nbsp;Spina Bifida is other than SV 1 and LV 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. &nbsp; &nbsp;Any other abnormality, if so considered by specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Guidelines_of_the_Medical_standards\"><\/span><strong>General Guidelines of the Medical standards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be declared as a medically fit person, a candidate must have perfect physical and mental health. They must be free from diseases or syndrome. The detailed guidelines of the Medical standards need to be eligible for the Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officer\u2019s Training Academy are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The candidate should be free of any medical condition that leads them to visit the medical facilities and use any aid or drugs.<\/li><li>There should be no proof of imperfect development of any system, congenital deformities, malformation, diseases, and syndromes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No swellings, including cysts, tumours, and swollen lymph nodes &nbsp;<\/li><li>&nbsp;No sinus or fistula issues.<\/li><li>&nbsp;No hyper\/ hypopigmentation or any other disease of the skin.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No hernia.<\/li><li>No scars which can impair functioning and cause disfigurement.<\/li><li>No arteriovenous malformations.<\/li><li>No malformation of the face and head, including deformity, asymmetry, fractures, and depression of the bones of the skull.<\/li><li>No disease, disability, congenital anomaly, or syndrome of cartilages and bones of the nose, nasal polyps, or disease of the uvula, nasopharynx, and accessory sinuses. There should be&nbsp;<\/li><li>No nasal deformity&nbsp;<\/li><li>No features of chronic tonsillitis.<\/li><li>&nbsp;No disease, syndrome, and disability of the throat and palate tonsils.<\/li><li>No disease or injury affecting the normal functioning of either mandibular joint.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No disease, syndrome, and disability of the heart and blood vessels, including genetic, congenital, hypertension, and conduction disorders.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No evidence of pulmonary tuberculosis or previous history of this disease.<\/li><li>No chronic disease of the lungs and chest, including allergies or immunological conditions, musculoskeletal deformities of the chest, and connective tissue disorders<\/li><li>&nbsp;No disease of the digestive system.<\/li><li>No abnormality of the liver and pancreas&nbsp;<\/li><li>No disease, syndrome, and disability of any endocrine system and reticuloendothelial system.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No diseases of the genito-urinary system ( malformations, atrophy, and hypertrophy of any gland or organ)&nbsp;<\/li><li>No active, latent or congenital venereal disease.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No history or evidence of epilepsy, mental disease, enuresis, and incontinence of urine.<\/li><li>No deformity or disease of the musculoskeletal system and the joints.<\/li><li>No congenital and hereditary disease or disability.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The following ocular diseases will make a candidate unfit :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ptosis.<\/li><li>Pterygium<\/li><li>Corneal Opacity.<\/li><li>Uveitis<\/li><li>Lenticular opacity.<\/li><li>Nystagmus<\/li><li>Entropion or Ectropion.<\/li><li>Night blindness<\/li><li>Squint.<\/li><li>Naso-Lacrimal occlusion<\/li><li>Retinal lesions.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidates must read the notification carefully. Also, get a medical check-up done beforehand to know if they can apply for the UPSC CDS examination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for UPSC CDS Exam Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CDS_Eligibility_Criteria_2024_%E2%80%93_Conclusion\"><\/span>CDS Eligibility Criteria 2024 &#8211; <strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the UPSC CDS exam date is getting closer, it&#8217;s important to focus on your preparation and revision. If you&#8217;ve been preparing well, continue with the same dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside your exam preparation, take care of your physical and mental well-being. Eat nutritious meals and engage in some suitable physical activities to keep yourself physically strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allocate at least 15 to 20 minutes for meditation to stay calm and peaceful. Maintain a positive mindset. Your hard work and dedication will surely help you achieve your dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_Eligibility_CRITERIA_2024_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC CDS Eligibility CRITERIA 2024 &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630763575548\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the minimum educational qualification to apply for the UPSC CDS examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The candidate must be a graduate of a recognized University.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630763585739\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What are the age requirements for UPSC CDS ?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The Age requirements are:<br\/>INA- Indian Naval Academy- 19 to 22 years<br\/>AFA- Air Force Academy- 19 to 23 years<br\/>INA- Indian Military Academy- 19 to 24 years<br\/>OTA- Officers Training Academy- 19 to 25 years<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630763598983\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC CDS examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. You can apply and appear for the UPSC CDS examination till your age permits.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630763614324\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Can students in the final year of their graduation apply for the UPSC CDS examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, candidates in the final year\/ semester can apply for the UPSC CDS examination. They will be admitted to the examination on a provisional basis. The candidate must produce the passing certificate during the document verification process<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630763630444\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Is it possible for women to apply for the UPSC CDS examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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