The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the final cut-off marks for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2022. Candidates who appeared for this examination can now download the official cut-off PDF from the UPSC website. The CDS exam is one of the most sought-after competitive exams for those aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces—be it the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), or Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
I am writing about this topic because every year, thousands of defence aspirants eagerly wait for the official cut-off marks to gauge their performance and plan their preparation for the next attempt. The cut-off marks not only reflect the competition level but also give an idea of how UPSC evaluates candidates across different academies. Knowing these details helps aspirants understand where they stand and what score they should aim for in future CDS exams. The 2022 cut-offs are now officially published, and they show clear trends in the difficulty level of papers and candidate performance.
About the CDS (II) 2022 Examination
The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted twice every year by UPSC for admission into the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The CDS (II) 2022 exam was held to recruit suitable candidates for the defence academies for the training courses commencing in 2023.
This exam is open to graduates and final-year students who meet the age and eligibility criteria. The written examination tests candidates in English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (for IMA, INA, and AFA), while OTA candidates appear for only English and General Knowledge papers.
How to Download the Official Cut-off PDF
Candidates can easily access the official UPSC CDS (II) 2022 Cut-off PDF from the UPSC website. Here’s how you can download it:
- Visit the official UPSC website – www.upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the Examinations section on the homepage.
- Click on Cut-off Marks under the “Examination” tab.
- Look for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2022 in the list.
- Click on the link to download the official PDF document.
Once downloaded, candidates can check both written and final cut-off marks for each academy.
