February 6, 2021: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification regarding the dress code and exam day guidelines for the upcoming CDS 2021 examination on its website @upsc.gov.in. Candidates who are going to appear for the CDS 2021 examination are required to go through the detailed exam day instructions & guidelines before appearing for the CDS 2021 exam. Owing to the pandemic covid-19 circumstances, the UPSC has made few changes in the dress code for the CDS 2021 examination. 

It has been notified that the candidates appearing for the CDS 2021 exam are allowed to wear face masks and carry hand sanitizers along with them to the exam hall. It is mandatory for all the candidates to strictly follow the CDS 2021 exam day instructions issued by the UPSC. In order to enter the exam hall, candidates have to produce a hard copy of their CDS 2021 Admit Card to the exam invigilator. CDS 2021 Exam has been scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 2021. 

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CDS 2021 Exam: Changes In Dress Code 

Candidates who are going to appear for the CDS 2021 exam are advised to adhere to the CDS 2021 dress code as specified below.

• Wearing face mask is mandatory for all candidates inside the exam hall 

• Hand gloves can be worn by the candidates while appearing for the CDS 2021 exam 

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CDS 2021 Exam: Dress Code 

Following is a list of items that cannot to be brought or wore into the examination hall:

• Wearing a cap and muffler inside the CDS exam hall isn't permitted.
• Any kind of jewellery or ornaments is not allowed inside the exam hall.
• Any electronic device/gadgets or hand bracelet are not allowed.
• Designer and artificial products/things are not allowed to be taken inside the exam hall.
• Candidates are restricted from wearing shorts to the exam hall.
• Carrying bags or any other item is not permissible inside the exam hall.

Check: CDS 2021 Sample Papers

CDS 2021 Exam: Exam Day Instructions 

Candidates appearing for the CDS 2021 exam are required to follow the exam day guidelines provided below. 

• Reach the CDS exam centre 60 minutes before the commencement of the CDS 2021 exam 
• Carry a valid photo ID proof along with a hard copy of the CDS 2021 Admit Card 
• Any electronic device, calculators, or any IT gadgets are not permitted inside the exam hall 
• Candidates must stick to the CDS 2021 dress code 

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About CDS I 2021 Exam 

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination to recruit eligible candidates for the posts of Commissioned Officers in the Navy, Air Force, and Indian Army. A total of 345 non-technical vacancies have been notified including the SSC women. Candidates who will qualify the CDS 1 2021 exam will be called for an SSB interview process followed by a medical examination for further selection. 

Check: CDS Selection Process: Written Test and Interview Methods 

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