The Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2013 cut-off marks have been officially released, and candidates who appeared for the exam can now check the final qualifying marks in PDF format. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), CDS II 2013 was held for admission to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). The official cut-off gives clarity on the minimum marks required to qualify at both written and final stages.
I am writing about this because many defence aspirants still refer to previous years’ cut-off marks to understand competition levels and set realistic score targets. Even though CDS II 2013 was conducted years ago, its cut-off data remains valuable for serious candidates preparing for upcoming CDS exams. Knowing past trends helps you judge how much you need to score to stay on the safer side.
About CDS Examination (II), 2013
The Combined Defence Services Examination is one of the most respected entry routes into the Indian Armed Forces. It is conducted twice a year by UPSC.
CDS II 2013 included recruitment for:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA)
- Indian Naval Academy (INA)
- Air Force Academy (AFA)
- Officers Training Academy (OTA)
The selection process had two stages:
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview
Final merit was prepared based on combined marks of written exam and SSB interview.
CDS II 2013 Official Cut-off Marks
The official cut-off marks are generally declared separately for:
- Written Examination
- Final Selection (Written + SSB)
Below is an overview of how cut-offs are typically structured academy-wise:
How to Download CDS II 2013 Official Cut-off PDF
Candidates can download the official cut-off PDF by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website
- Click on the “Examination” section
- Select “Cut-off Marks”
- Search Year: 2013
- Find “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2013”
- Click on the relevant link
- Download and save the PDF for reference
Always rely on the official UPSC website to ensure the document is authentic.
