• UGI USER
  • Apr 27, 2024
  • 14 Likes
  • 0 Comments

DELHI HC DIRECTS CENTRE TO DECIDE ON WOMEN’S CDS ENTRY.

Why in the news?

Delhi HC directs Centre to decide on women’s entry into Armed Forces through CDS exam within eight weeks.

About the Petition Decision:

  • Delhi High Court instructed the Centre to decide on plea regarding women’s entry into Army, Navy, and Air Force via CDS exam within eight weeks.
  • Advocacy by Kush Kalra prompts the directive, highlighting the absence of response from the Defence Ministry since December 2023.
About The Combined Defence Services Examination (abbreviated as CDS Exam):

  • The CDS Exam is conducted by the UPSC for recruiting Commissioned Officers in various defence academies.
  • Notifications are typically released in December and May, with exams held in April and September.
  • Only unmarried graduates are eligible, and the exam consists of a written test followed by an SSB interview.