Q&A

Can I become a fighter pilot through CDS?

Can I become a fighter pilot through CDS?

To become an IAF Pilot you can appear for either NDA or CDS.

Which post is given after CDS in Air Force?

Career opportunity After qualifying CDS Exam

RANK Grade Pay MSP
LIEUTENANT 5400 6000
CAPTAIN 6100 6000
MAJOR 6600 6000
LT COLONEL 8000 6000

Can we join Air Force through CDS?

COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES (CDS) for Male Graduates in Flying Branch. As a Graduate/ Engineer, candidates can enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy where shortlisted candidates are trained as a Fighter pilot or a Helicopter pilot or a Transport pilot and are part of various peace and wartime missions.

What is the salary of CDS officer?

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CDS Salary

CDS Salary & Pay Scale
CDS Ranks CDS Pay Scale Pay Level
Lieutenant Rs 56,100/ to 1,77,500/ Per month Level 10
Captain Rs 61,300/ to 1,93,900/ Per month Level 10B
Major Rs 69,400/ to 2,07,200/ Per month Level 11

Is CDS good for female?

Women too can apply for the CDS exam. However, they cannot be taken into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on the basis of their selection in the CDS exam. CDS for girls is only for the recruitment for the post of OTA (Officer’s Training Programme).

Can I join the Air Force after clearing the CDS exam?

Yes, once you clear the CDS exam in which you have given Air force as 1st priority , you will be called for 5 days SSB Interview conducted by one of the AFSB (Air Force Selection Board). After getting Recommended by AFSB you have to go through Medical test. If declared fit then wait for the Final Merit List.

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How to join Indian Air Force (IAF)?

How To Join Indian Air Force: Through NDA examination that is conducted by UPSC, solely male candidates can apply for the IAF and be a part of the flying branch by joining the National Defence Academy after 10+2. To join alternative branches of IAF, you wish to undergo AFCAT exam as mentioned above. NDA 1 2019 Age Limits:

What is the percentage bar for CdSe entry in Indian Air Force?

No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry. Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force. 20 to 26 Years for Graduates (at the time of commencement of course). Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.

What is the difference between AFCAT CDs and CDs?

CDS has a well defined syllabus and study of syllabus should be thorough. UPSC frames questions which tests your conceptual knowledge in all its exams, same goes for CDS, whereas in AFCAT, as airforce is not a permanent recruiting agency like UPSC its questions touch the topology of the subjects only.