The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the Chief of the Army Chief of the Chiefs of the Staff Committee of the Indian Armed Forces. The post is the highest ranked officer in Indian Fars. He is also the Chief Staff Officer and Chief Military Advisor to the Defence Minister. CDS is also the military advisor to the PM. CDS officer is also the head of the department of military affairs. Let us know who can become CDS? What does it take to become CDS? Where is CDS studied? At the same time, what qualifications are required to become CDS.
 
In order to become a CDS, you must first pass the UPSC exam:-
To become a CDS, one has to appear in the recruitment test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Those desirous of appearing for the entrance examination have completed their graduation and should be in the age group of 19 to 25 years. The examination for recruitment to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Indian Air Force Academy (AFA) is conducted by UPSC.

Interview to be held after written examination of UPSC:-
Candidates are selected on the basis of a round of interviews after a written examination of UPSC. The examination is conducted for two hours. The examination includes questions in English, General Knowledge and Mathematics.  The written examination of IMA, INA and AFA consists of 300 marks papers while the OTA exam consists of 200 marks questions. There is a provision for negative marking for every wrong attempt, under which 0.33 marks are deducted.

Tough training begins after selection:-
Selected candidates will be called for training. The duration of the training and administrative experience for all the high positions in the Indian Armed Forces varies. It is 18 months for officer cadre in Indian Military Service, 37 to 40 months for Indian Naval Academy and 74 months for Indian Air Force Academy. Thereafter, CDS means the chief of defence staff can be reached by occupying all the posts in the administrative and organizational structure of the Army.

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