How many candidates get merit out in CDS?

How many candidates clear the CDS SSB Interview?

Can I apply for both OTA and IMA in CDS?

One can apply for OTA & IMA, However he needs to have physics and math in his 10+2 to be eligible for INA & AFA as well. There are no special requirements to apply for IMA , OTA. There are almost 8000 to 10000 candidates who clear their CDS exams in each attempt.

What rank we get after CDS OTA?

A: After successful completion of training, candidates selected through NDA and CDS exams are given the rank of Lieutenant. Q: What is the difference between the payscale of Lieutenant selected through NDA and CDS exams? A: The rank pay of Lieutenant in NDA is INR 15,600-39,100 while it is INR 56,100-1,77,50.

How many candidates are selected in CDS SSB interview?

368 vacancies for every single NDA recruitment and almost 2.5 lakh aspirants from all around the country participate in the written exam. Out of these, only 545 (approx.) are called for the SSB interview. And finally, only the required number of candidates are selected for the training.

What happens to merit out in SSB?

What is merit out? The candidates, who get recommended in SSB, have to compete on an all India level based on their scores in SSB (and written in case the entry is not direct). The vacancies are limited and hence few are taken in for the final training and few are not.

How merit list is prepared after SSB?

An e-mail is sent to your registered mail ID which is your SSB interview call letter. After clearing 5 days of SSB, one has to go through the medical test, and then comes the final merit list (which is prepared after adding marks of written and SSB tests).

Is CDS OTA a good career?

Jobs in the defence sector are highly reputed and desired by lakhs of youngsters these days. Jobs in IMA, INA, OTA, and IAFA under the CDS exam not only offer a revered profile and a plethora of perks but also guarantee considerable career growth opportunities after CDS (in IMA, INA, IAFA, and OTA).

Can a CDS officer become para commando?

After your first confirmed kill, you would be given the Balidaan badge and you are permanently absorbed in PARA SF. So it takes about 5 years to join Para Commando through CDS.

What is the salary of OTA in CDS?

₹ 56,100 per month
CDS Salary During Training Period During this period, all the officers at the equivalent levels of Army, Navy, and Air Force will receive a fixed stipend amount. At present, the expected stipend for the training period is ₹ 56,100 per month.

Is medical status mentioned in the final merit list for OTA SSB?

UPSC has published the final merit list of candidates who have cleared the SSB interview for OTA Chennai through CDS 1 2019. The list contains the names of candidates who were recommended in CDS 1 2019 OTA SSB interview, the medical status of the candidates is not mentioned in this merit list.

What is the last recommended marks for the IMA through CDs?

As you could see the last recommended candidate got 250+ Marks out of 600 Marks for IMA through CDS entry and he got recommended. These are the marks of last recommended candidate who scored the least number and will be last in the merit list.

How much marks are required to clear the SSB written test?

As you can see to clear the written test you just need to score 30 – 44\% overall and minimum 20\% in each subject/paper which is true for all services. But now let’s take about how much you need to score in SSB interview. As you could see the last recommended candidate got 250+ Marks out of 600 Marks for IMA through CDS entry and he got recommended.

Will I get two call letters from SSB for CDs 1 2016?

Yes you will get 2 SSB call letters. First one for INA and after declaration of final result of AFA/IMA/INA by UPSC, SSB for OTA entries will commence hence you will get your second call letter. I personally got two call letters during conduct of CDS 1 2016 exam. Apart from that its up to you to attend both or attend one or attend none.