google-site-verification=bnBP1YyOvuNNXqyApA17fvUkhP7WppjepahXbV6qTvg "Sociology is a social science"(সমাজতত্ব এক সমাজ বিজ্ঞান): NDA vs CDS: The National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exams are conducted to select candidates for the Indian Armed Forces. ... NDA Vs CDS: Important Highlights. Parameter NDA CDS Rank assigned after training Lieutenant Lieutenant Stipend during training INR 56,100 INR 56,100 What is CDS exam eligibility? The Union Public Service Commission has set a minimum level of education qualification that a candidate must possess to be eligible for NDA examination. The minimum qualification required to appear for the CDS exam is Graduation/Bachelor's from a Government recognised university. Do NDA cadets give CDS? On completion of training, the candidates are awarded the following degrees in NDA. Check the NDA Selection Process here. On completion of training, the candidates are awarded the following degrees in CDS. Postgraduate diplomas in Military and Defense management if the candidate is opting for the army. What is the highest post in CDS? What is the rank of CDS? The CDS is a four-star officer selected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces. CDS is the military head and chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Indian Armed Forces. Is CDS for 12th pass? No, to be eligible for CDS exam candidates must have passed graduation from a recognised university. For IMA and OTA, candidates must have a degree of a recognised University or equivalent. For INA, candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution. What is CDS exam salary? CDS Salary 2023 – Candidates on clearing the CDS exam undergo Cadet training during which the officers in Army, Navy or equivalent posts get fixed stipend which is the base salary in Level 10. The starting salary of CDS i.e. the training stipend is 56,100/ per month. What is CDS syllabus? CDS Syllabus 2023 consists mainly of English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics for the admission to Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy and Air Force Academy while for admission to the Officers' Training Academy, only English and General Knowledge subjects are included. Is CDS a permanent job? Yes. CDS provides an opportunity to Short service commission as well as permanent commission. You can get permanent commission by getting into AFA, IMA and INA. Which degree is best for CDS? For the CDS exam, applicants can be from any stream but for entry to the Air Force and Navy, candidates should have studied Physics and Mathematics up to Class 12. Is CDS also for girl? The answer is yes, the CDS exam is for girls too. Even though the CDS exam is for girls too, the issue of further selection occurs. What that means is that women cannot be taken into the Indian Army, Indian Airforce, or Indian Navy through the CDS exam. Women are eligible only for the OTA post. Is NDA and CDS salary same? In addition to the above mentioned pay, the officers in the rank starting from Lieutenant up to Brigadier are eligible for the Military Service Pay (MSP). NDA Officers get a fixed sum of Rs. 6,000/- p.m in lieu of MSP while, the CDS Officers get Rs. 15,500 per month. What is the highest rank in NDA? After completion of two years of service, candidates are promoted to the rank of Captain. On completion of 6 years, they are promoted to Major. After 13 years of service, candidates get the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Candidates get the rank of Colonel(Selection) on selection. Is NDA better than OTA? Commission: IMA provides you with the opportunity to join the army and serve for 30 years maximum whereas OTA is for only 10/14 years (can extend). Military knowledge: At the time of passing out Officers from all three academies, i.e, IMA, OTA, and NDA are almost at the same level in terms of military knowledge.