UPSC CDS posts compared
Conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Below are the 4 posts profiled so far, highest pay first — read what each job is really like before you fill your preferences.
Air Force Officer, Flying Branch (Pilot)
वायु सेना अधिकारी, फ्लाइंग ब्रांच (पायलट)
Pilot in the Indian Air Force through UPSC CDS or AFCAT — fighter, transport or helicopter flying after training at Dundigal.
Army Officer, Permanent Commission (CDS, Indian Military Academy)
थल सेना अधिकारी, स्थायी कमीशन (सीडीएस, आईएमए)
Permanent commission in the Army for graduates through UPSC CDS — 18 months at IMA Dehradun, then Lieutenant.
Army Officer, Short Service Commission (CDS, Officers' Training Academy)
थल सेना अधिकारी, अल्प सेवा कमीशन (सीडीएस, ओटीए)
Short service commission in the Army for graduates through UPSC CDS — 10 years of service, extendable to 14.
Navy Officer, Executive Branch (CDS, Indian Naval Academy)
नौसेना अधिकारी (सीडीएस, भारतीय नौसेना अकादमी)
Permanent commission in the Navy through UPSC CDS for engineering or physics graduates — training at Ezhimala, then Sub-Lieutenant.