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Sunday, July 20, 2014

CDS 2 Application Form 2014, UPSC CDS Apply Online Here

CDS Application Form 2014- Combined Defence Service exam application form will start in July 2014. Applicants who are eagerly waiting for CDS 2 Application Form , keep patience as any official notification is announced regarding online form details we will update here.

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission ) has notified for CDS exam 2014. Examination date of (CDS exam 1st) Combined Defense Services is 09^th February 2014 and CDS 2^nd examination date is conducted 26^th October 2014.

CDS examination conducted twice a year i.e. in the month of February and November and the notification of exam is released in the month of October and June respectively.Combined Defense Services (CDS) is conducted by the UPSC for the recruitment for the Indian Military Academy ,Officers Training Academy , Navy Academy and Air force Academy.

NDA 2014 Admit Card UPSC NDA 1 Hall ticket download, NDA 1 call letter

For students interested in seeking a career in defence, the UPSC has been released the National Defence Academy (NDA) 2014 application forms. The forms will be available on the official website of UPSC from 21 December 2013 along with the notification. Once you made the payment online or offline, you will be eligible to fill the online form. The forms are for students who wish to have a prosperous career in Army, navy and Air force. You may send your application forms by 20 January 2014, any application after this date would not be entertained and the exam will be conducted by the UPSC on 20 April 2014.

Date of exam --20 April 2014

AFCAT 1 2014 Admit Card Download

Indian air force candidates those who have applied for AFCAT 1 2014 can download their admit card / hall ticket now from careerairforce.nic.in. AFCAT 1 2014 admit cards are available for download from today and it is necessary for all candidates to produce the same during AFCAT 1 2014 written test at their respective AFCAT test centre.

Tips for solving the paperAdvising aspirants on how to crack the test, Chahal says, “Getting a grip on math and English is the first step as these are the most important subjects. You should also learn to manage time as speed is the factor where candidates face problems. The time allotted to solve one question is approximately one minute. Focusing on basic concepts will help you know how to prepare for CDS. Your understanding should be clear. Cramming won’t help. Solving multiple question papers will lead to better time management keep you prepared for all kinds of questions.”
Previous papers should be attempted as this helps in understanding question patterns and marks distribution according to chapters. Easier chapters should be handled first. The chapters that you already know and understand well will not require much of an effort. “Basics also play a major role. While attempting the paper, you should keep your cool and go through the entire question paper first for a few minutes. Then, without wasting much time start with simple questions and gradually attempt other questions,” he adds.

For CDS exam, you may be from any stream but for entry to Air Force and Navy, you must have studied physics and maths up to Class 12.

Strategy and skill set required The candidates must begin with ascertaining the specific requirements, in terms of syllabus for the exam, weightage of each subject/component in each subject. Draw up a daily schedule to cover the complete syllabus at least three to four weeks in advance to the examination dates for revision and consolidation. Since the exam is in an objective type format, the major skills required are speed and accuracy. While preparing, emphasis must be on practising against the constraints of time. Timed practice sets for each examination must be attempted daily to ensure that you acquire skills such as time management and accuracy.
Make a time table so as to do three revisions – ie one detailed study and two quick revisions. Make notes while studying. Remember, once you clear the exam, you will get a chance to wear the prestigious uniform of the services.

If serving the nation instigates fresh enthusiasm in you, if you are courageous and dedicated towards your goals, Combined Defence Services are awaiting you. As CDS exam 2014 is approaching, it’s time now to pull up your socks and prepare well for them. For beginners, CDS is an exam held twice every year by UPSC for recruitment into Army, Navy, and Air Force. Depending upon the commissioning, it consists of multiple choice objective questions on subjects including Mathematics, General Knowledge, and English for permanent commission. While for short services commission, there are two papers, English and General Knowledge. Each of these papers carries 100 marks and need to be solved in duration of 2 hours.

For qualifying in CDS exam, aspirants have to prepare diligently and methodically. You can also follow these simple tips that will be quite helpful for you to crack CDS exam 2014.

CDS Written Exam 2014 Tips

Speed is the mantra: Speed is one factor that hampers the chances of selection for many candidates. You need to have or develop a quick response time in order to answer the questions within the time allotted. This speed can be acquired through regular practice and proper time management.
Avoid cramming rather understand: In CDS, you have to get your basics clear before appearing in exam. You get 1 minute to solve one question. Hence, you have to be precise and focused.
Solve as much previous year papers as you can: Solving the previous papers give an insight as to the structure of question paper and the type of questions asked.
Plan and study well: The syllabus is rather broad for CDS exam. So you should ascertain your skill set and prepare accordingly. Plan a daily schedule for studying each subject comprehensively much in advance. This allows you ample time to revise your studies and consolidate on your strengths.
Study each subject specifically: Most of you won’t face tough time studying English as it’s all about general grammar and speaking. But moving on to General Knowledge and Mathematics, you need to be careful. For Mathematics, you have to be clear with the concepts and practice is the key here. Preparing GK requires emphasis on each section of the subject. Be aware, read the current affairs, and for other topics, read your books thoroughly.
Consult a good study material: It will largely help you in preparing for the CDS exam.
Revise more: Do anything to revise more. Make time tables, do three revisions a day, and also inculcate the habit of making notes while revising.