Best Books for CDS 2021 (Subject-wise) - Books for CDS 2020, Pattern, Syllabus

Q: When will CDS 2021 be conducted?

As per the CDS exam dates 2021 , the written exam will be conducted on February 7, 2021 in offline mode.

Best books for CDS Exam 2021 - Candidates preparing for CDS exam 2021 must check the best books for CDS 2021 exam. To qualify the CDS exam, candidates must prepare a strategy and cover the syllabus from CDS exam books 2021. Applicants can check the best books for the CDS exam 2021 for General Knowledge, Mathematics and English language. Along with the CDS 2021 exam books, candidates must also check the CDS syllabus 2021 and exam pattern for effective exam preparations. CDS exam 2021 will be conducted tentatively in December 2021 in online mode. Applicants are advised to practice CDS question papers 2021 for their exam preparations. CDS exam 2021 is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 2021, in offline mode. For the list of best CDS exam 2021 subject-wise, candidates can check the article given below.
Latest: CDS 2 2019 final result declared for OTA on November 02, 2020. Check it here CDS 2 2019 result. The CDS 01/2021 application form and CDS 01/2021 notification has been released on October 28, 2020. The last date to apply for CDS 01/2021 is November 17, 2020. CDS 2021 exam date is February 07, 2021 (Sunday). CDS 02/2021 is scheduled for November 14, 2021.

Best books for CDS Exam 2021

Candidates preparing for CDS exam 2021 must check the books for CDS 2021 exam for their exam preparations. With the help of the best books for CDs exam 2021, applicants can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Candidates can also check previous year questions asked in the exam from CDS books 2021. For more details, candidates can check the table given below.

Best Books for CDS exam 2021 - English

Books	Authors
Objective General English	S. P. Bakshi
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
Wren & Martin’s High School English Grammar & Composition	Wren and Martin’s

Best Books for CDS exam 2021 - General Knowledge

Books	Authors
Geography & History	NCERT (Std 6th-12th)
Pathfinder for CDS	Arihant Experts
General Knowledge (Latest Edition)	Manohar Pandey (Arihant Publication)
Manorama Yearbook	Malayala Manorama publishers
Daily newspapers	The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.

Best Books for CDS exam 2021 - Mathematics

Books	Authors
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R. S. Aggarwal
Mathematics for CDS Examination	R. S. Aggarwal
Pathfinder for CDS	Arihant Experts

CDS Exam Pattern 2021

UPSC prescribes the CDS 2021 exam pattern in the CDS notification 2021. CDS exam 2021 will be conducted for three papers while candidates appearing for OTA have to attempt only two papers. The exam of CDS 2021 will be conducted in offline mode across the country. Applicants must also check best books for CDS exam 2021

CDS Exam Pattern 2021 For INA, IMA & IFA

Subject	Number of questions	Maximum marks	Exam duration
Elementary Mathematics	100	100	2 hours
English	120	100	2 hours
General Knowledge	120	100	2 hours
Total	340	300	6 hours

CDS Exam Pattern 2021 For OTA

Subject	Number of questions	Maximum marks	Exam duration
English	120	100	2 hours
General Knowledge	120	100	2 hours
Total	240	200	4 hours

CDS Syllabus 2021

UPSC prescribes the syllabus in the CDS notification. Candidates must check the syllabus for important questions and topics asked in the exam. Along with the syllabus, applicants can also check how to prepare for CDS 2021 for effective exam preparations. For more details, candidates can check the table given below.

CDS 2021 Syllabus

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Algebra Trigonometry Compound and simple interest Geometry Time and work Mensuration Statistics Probability
English	Jumbled Sentences Synonyms Antonyms Idioms & Phrases Comprehension Error Spotting Cloze Test Sentence Completion
General Knowledge	General science Economics History Polity Geography Art and culture Books and author

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - Best books for CDS Exam 2021 - Subject Wise Recommended Books

Question: Which is the best book for CDS preparation?

Answer:

Pathfinder for CDS 2021 from Arihant Publications is the best book for CDS preparation.

Question: What i sthe selection process of CDS 2021?

Answer:

CDS selection process 2021 comprises written exam, SSB interview and medical examination.

Question: What are the details required to download the admit card of CDS 2021?

Answer:

Candidates can download CDS admit card 2021 through their registration number and date of birth.

Question: When will CDS 2021 be conducted?

Answer:

As per the CDS exam dates 2021, the written exam will be conducted on February 7, 2021 in offline mode.

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Questions related to CDS

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can i aplly for cds after mbbs completing in foreign country ?

Karam Vir 18th Nov, 2020

Hi,

For Combined Defence Services Examination, candidates need to just have graduation in any recognized field. So, if you have done your MBBS from a foreign nation and you had nationality of India, you can surely give the CDS examination. As you have completed MBBS, you must have kept Biology at class 12. So, you will be eligible only for IMA and OTA. Air force and Navy needs physics and Mathematics or a graduation in engineering.

Check the following link for detailed information about the examination: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-exam

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I am eligible as per guidelines but it says i am not eligible as per my birth date. My D.O.B. is 15/09/1996 which makes me eligible fr OTA rank as a women. can anyone help me find a way as i am more than interested to get into army job.

nivethitha 17th Nov, 2020

Hello,

For CDS II the lower age limit is 2nd july 1996,so you are eligible to apply for the exam.If you have not applied yet unfortunately this year would be your last possible attempt in CDS.But you can still try for SSCW technical services which have age limit upto 27 years.Best of luck.

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my dob 30/Aug/1996 am i eligible for cds 2021? im 24 yet

Harish Jayaraj 16th Nov, 2020

Hey!

CDS is common for all army, airforce, and navy. so ill give age eligibility for all.

INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY - 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003

INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY - 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2003

AIR FORCE ACADEMY - 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2002

OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY (MEN) - 02 Jan 1997 to 01 Jan 2003

so actually you are not eligible for any course.

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Top cds and ssb preparation book

S. Saha Student Expert 16th Nov, 2020

To do best in any examination, one needs to choose the best books for preparation. For English language and Vocabulary, you can rely on Wren & Martins High School English Grammar & Composition or Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. For general knowledge, Arihant's book is good. You can also prepare from Manorama Year Book. Also read newspapers daily for staying updated regarding current affairs. For Mathematics- Mathematics for CDS preparation by RS Aggarwal or Pathfinder for CDS by Arihant's. Both the books are great. For basics, you can start with your class 5 to 10 maths books. Don't go for a huge number of books, the syllabus is simple so you can prepare from simple books and then give mock tests and solve previous few years' exam papers to boost your preparation.

The SSB interview consists both intelligence and personality test. So you have to prepare for this after clearing the written examination. Questions can come from different sections like personal Information, educational qualification, about defence services, extra curricular activities etc. Here are some common questions which are asked during SSB Interviews-
Tell about yourself. What are your achievements in sports? Why do you want to join Indian Armed Forces?
Who is your role model? What improvements have you made since the last time to ensure that you get selected this time?
What are your future plans?
Your good and bad qualities? How did you prepare for SSB? And many more. For SSB interview you can rely on SSB interview by SSB crack and SSB interview by Arihant Experts.

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my DOB is 26/12/96. Am i eligible for CDS 2021

Shubham Dhane 15th Nov, 2020

Hello,

Yes you will be eligible as all aspiring candidates wanting to appear for CDS should be graduates and between the age group of 19 to 25 years. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS 01/2021 application form on its official website on October 28, 2020. Last date for submission of the CDS 1 application form 2021 is November 17, 2020. The application form for CDS 2 will be released on August 04, 2021.

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