The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination twice a year for recruitment to the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination twice a year for recruitment to the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.

The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is held twice a year to select candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.