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CDS Officer Entry

Commands military units after qualifying through the Combined Defence Services exam.

Any StreamNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
stable
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
degree
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into CDS Officer Entry

1
Step 1
12th → Degree → CDS exam → IMA/OTA

Skills you'll need

physical fitness
Core skill
discipline
Core skill
leadership
Core skill
tactical thinking
Core skill
administration
Core skill
decision making
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a CDS Officer Entry actually do?

Commands military units after qualifying through the Combined Defence Services exam.