CDS paper is easier to clear but the real challenge is the SSB after the exam.CAPF on the other hand is hard to clear upfront. But if you clear written of CAPF, it is comparatively easier to find your name in the final merit list. read more
CDS is tougher than AFCAT [due to wide syllabus, multiple exams (GS, English, Mathematics), conducted by UPSC so questions of GS are of good level, etc.]. However, I have taken CDSE and AFCAT examination only once (in year 2016), and cleared CDSE but failed in AFCAT. read more
Is there any difference between the CDS exam and CPF exam. I have filled the upsc form for the CDS exam in the june. Now a another Upsc is there for the CPF which have the last date of 5 AUG. read more