Check Your CDS Eligibility
CDS age limits and degree requirements vary by academy: IMA, INA, AFA and OTA have slightly different rules.
CDS generally needs you in the 19–24 range for IMA/INA/AFA and up to around 25–26 for OTA, depending on notification dates.
IMA & OTA need a graduation degree in any discipline, INA needs an engineering degree, and AFA needs B.E./B.Tech or graduation with Physics & Maths at 10+2 level.
Both male and female candidates can apply for OTA; IMA/INA/AFA entries have their own marital status and gender conditions.
CDS entries have strict physical and medical standards (height, vision, BMI, etc.) that are checked in SSB and medical boards.
Disclaimer: This CDS eligibility checker is a simplified guidance tool based on common age bands, degree patterns and physical notes for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA entries. It does not replace the detailed date ranges, stream requirements or physical/medical standards in the official CDS notification. Always confirm final eligibility from the latest UPSC CDS notification and official website before applying.