CDS 1 2023 Application and Notification Released; Apply Link Here

The CDS 1 application form has been released by the UPSC along with the notification on December 21, 2022. The candidates can check out the details of the CDS 1 application form 2023  in the article.

Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for the CDS 1 exam on December 21, 2022. Along with the CDS 1 notification, UPSC has activated the application form link for the candidates. The candidates can apply online for the CDS 1 exam on the official website- upsc.gov.in. UPSC takes the CDS 1 exam to recruit candidates in IMA, INA, IAF, and OTA. After completing the rigorous training in defence institutions, the candidates will be commissioned as Officers in Indian defence. The details to fill out the CDS 1 application online form has been discussed in the article.  

CDS 1 Exam Date and Event 

The important dates and events have been given below in the table for the CDS 1 exam:

CDS 1 Events	CDS 1 Dates
CDS 1 Notification	21-Dec-2022
CDS 1 Application Form	21-Dec-2022 to 10-Jan-2023
CDS 1 Exam	16-Apr-2023

CDS 1 2023: UPSC OTR

UPSC has released a new platform for candidate's registration known as the One Time Registration Platform (OTR platform). The online registration will be done for once a lifetime that will be valid for all the exams taken by the UPSC. The platform will fetch the data from the OTR platform while the candidate will fill out the application form for different exams. The candidates can make changes to the OTR within 7 days of registration. The steps to register on the OTR has been given below for the candidates:

• Go to the official website: upsconline.nic.in 
• Click on the registration link
• Click on the new registration tab
• Fill out the details asked- Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name, Mobile Number, Email Id, etc
• Password will be sent to the registered email id and mobile number. 
• Re-login to the account and reset the password 
• After the re-login go to the account and click on the CDS 1 application form link to apply for the exam 

Direct link for UPSC OTR: https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/index.php

How to Apply for CDS 1 Application Online? 

The candidates who are willing to join Indian Military Academy, Indian Air Force, Indian Naval Academy, or Officers Training Academy can apply for the CDS 1 application between December 21, 2022, to January 10, 2023. The exam for the CDS 1 has been scheduled for April 16, 2023. Have a look at the steps given below to apply for CDS 1 application online: 

• Go to the official website- upsconline.nic.in
• Login into the account on the OTR platform (The registration process for OTR has given above)
• Fill out the details that have been asked 
• Upload the photograph, signature, and photo identity proof 
• Make the application fees
• Choose the exam cent for the CDS 1 exam 
• Finally submit the application form 
• The confirmation message wreill be sent to the registered mobile number and email id

CDS 1 Application 2023 Direct Link: https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/registration.php

CDS 1 2023: Eligibility Criteria  

The candidates who are willing to apply for the CDS 1 exam must go through the eligibility criteria. Many forms are not accepted every year because the candidates did not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the CDS 1 exam. The CDS 1 eligibility criteria have been given below for the ease of candidates: 

CDS 1 Age Limit 

The candidate’s age must lie between 20 to 24 years as of July 2023. Candidates who are less than 20 years or more than 24 years cannot apply for the CDS 1 exam for the year 2023.  

Educational Qualification  

• For IMA and Officers’ Training Academy, the required educational qualification is Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university 
• For Indian Naval Academy, candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognised university 
• For Air Force Academy, candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognised university. They must have studied Physics and Mathematics in Class 12 

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