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DetailsCombined Defence Services Exam
Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission
Competitive exam conducted biannually by UPSC for recruitment of commissioned officers into Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy.
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⚙️Examination Mechanics
Official Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for Combined Defence Services Exam.
Test Mode
National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination
Duration
180 Minutes
(3 Hours)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Sections
2 Parts
Curriculum & Paper Sections Breakdown:
- ✔Section A: Discipline Core Domain Subjects · 70 Marks
- ✔Section B: General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Comprehension · 30 Marks
🎯Evaluation Scheme
Official Marking Scheme & Negative Penalties
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by Union Public Service Commission.
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | -0.25 mark (25% negative marking) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
📋Statutory Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria, Qualifying Degrees & Attempt Rules
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for Combined Defence Services Exam.
Qualifying Educational Degree
Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination.
Minimum Aggregate Marks
50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Age Limit Policy
As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.
Permissible Attempts
As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority.
🌐Multilingual Examination Delivery (NEP 2020)
Available Language Mediums (2 Languages)
Under the National Education Policy, Combined Defence Services Exam question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi
💳Registration Fee Schedule
Category-Wise Application Fee Tiers
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by Union Public Service Commission.
General / Unreserved
₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS
₹900
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
Female Candidates
₹800
🏛️Centralized Seat Allotment
Post-Exam Counseling & Seat Allotment Pathway
Candidates qualifying in Combined Defence Services Exam are allocated seats via Centralized Board / Conducting Statutory Agency. The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Combined Defence Services Exam
Authoritative answers verified against official conducting authority guidelines and information bulletins.
What is the exam pattern and duration for Combined Defence Services Exam?▼
Combined Defence Services Exam is conducted as a National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination with a total duration of 180 minutes. It comprises 100 total marks across designated subject sections with negative marking of Negative marking penalty (25% deduction).
Is there negative marking in Combined Defence Services Exam?▼
Yes, the official marking scheme awards +1 or +4 Marks per correct response for every correct response and deducts Negative marking penalty (25% deduction) for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 Marks.
What are the qualifying marks and eligibility criteria for Combined Defence Services Exam?▼
Candidates must have passed Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).. Regarding age limits: As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.. Permitted attempts: As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority..
In how many languages is Combined Defence Services Exam conducted?▼
Combined Defence Services Exam is available in 2 languages: English, Hindi. Candidates choose their preferred medium during online application form submission.
What is the official application fee for Combined Defence Services Exam?▼
The category-wise application fee is: General (Male): ₹1,000, General (Female): ₹800, Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹900, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500. Payment is completed online through the conducting authority official portal (https://upsc.gov.in).
Official Conducting Authority Portal
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Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · Re-verified every 180 days
- Official UPSC Portal: https://upsc.gov.in
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