CDS updates
CDS-selected candidates train at their allotted academy before commissioning as officers, with pay following the defence officer pay matrix.
Facts last verified 4 July 2026
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The United States launched fresh airstrikes targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities across multiple locations in Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Hormuz, Asaluyeh, Jiroft, Qeshm Island, Konarak, Chaba…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2025, hosted by India as the current chair at Bharat Mandapam. The summit will convene leaders from BRICS member s…
RBI's Money Market Operations on September 1, 2026, show total overnight segment volume at ₹6,60,888.44 crore with weighted average rate of 4.86%. Key RBI operations included a 1-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo of ₹2,59,…
The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash FIRs against Gen Z NEET-UG protesters and directed the Centre to formulate a compensation scheme for those injured in police action. This landmark ruling protects students'…
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi as the current chair. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will participate alongside leaders from BRICS member and partne…
The United States launched military strikes against Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with attacks on US bases and issue warnings of 'devastating blows'. Iran reported damage to an airport and stated it would adhere t…
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Once commissioned, officers from both CDS and NDA entry follow the same defence officer pay matrix for their rank — the difference is mainly in entry age and training duration, not final pay scale.
