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Union Public Service Commission will release the official CDS 2 2024 GK answer key online on the official UPSC website. Candidates will be able to download the UPSC GK answer sheets at upsc.gov.in after the selection process is complete. Many notable Coaching centres will also be releasing their own versions of the CDS 2 answer key 2024 after the exam. However, the unofficial CDS 2 GK answer key 2024 will be made available for download immediately after the exam. The download links for the same will be available in the content below. Candidates who are attempting the CDS exam are advised to download the answer key for reference as soon as it comes out.
To know about the important dates of the CDS exam date 2024 and CDS GK Answer Key 2024 candidates can check the table below.
Events | Dates |
CDS 1 2024 exam | April 21, 2024 |
CDS 2 exam 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
Unofficial CDS 1 GK Answer Key 2024 | April 21, 2024 |
Unofficial CDS 2 GK answer key 2024 | To be announced |
The CDS exam is conducted in two stages by UPSC - a written exam and an SSB interview. The CDS written exam has questions asked from subjects like general awareness, elementary mathematics, and English. The three CDS 2024 question papers will be released after a few days of the CDS exam. The CDS answer key will be released for all three papers separately. Candidates need to have cleared the CDS written examination to be eligible for the SSB interview stage. UPSC will release the official answer key for the CDS GK written exam after the declaration of the final result.
The CDS GK answer key 2024 will be available for download on the UPSC website. Candidates can follow the steps below to download the answer key of the CDS GK paper.
Visit the UPSC official website - www.upsc.gov.in.
Search for the CDS GK answer key 2024 link.
A PDF file of the GK answer key will be opened on the screen.
Check the CDS question paper set and accordingly match the CDS answer key.
Download the CDS GK answer key for future reference.
With the help of the unofficial CDS GK answer key 2024, candidates will be able to calculate their approximate score and get an idea of how they did in the CDS 2 2024 exam. To calculate the Combined Defence Services examination score aspirants can use the below-mentioned formula.
Total score = Number of correct answers x Marks awarded – Number of incorrect answers x Marks deducted
Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Marks of incorrect answer |
General Knowledge | 2 hrs | 100 | -⅓ of the marks allotted to the question |
Candidates preparing for the CDS exam 2024 can also use the previous year's answer key along with the past question papers during preparation. The previous years' answer keys are helpful as using these answer keys will help candidates evaluate their performance while solving the past years’ papers. For more details, candidates can find the CDS previous year's answer keys (both official and unofficial) in the table given below.
Coaching | CDS 2 GK answer key 2024 Links |
Baalnoi Academy answer key | To be updated |
Cavalier answer key | To be updates |
NeoStencil answer key | To be updated |
Major Kalshi Classes | To be updated |
CDS 1 Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial by Major Kalshi Classes)
Papers | CDS 1 2024 Answer key (All Sets) |
GK | Click here |
Coaching | CDS GK answer key 2023 Links |
Baalnoi Academy answer key | |
Cavalier answer key | |
NeoStencil answer key | |
Major Kalshi Classes |
Coaching | CDS GK answer key 2022 Links |
MAJOR KALSHI Classes | |
Cavalier | Click here |
Year | CDS GK answer key |
CDS (II) 2021 | Click here |
CDS (I) 2021 | |
CDS (I) 2020 | |
CDS (II) 2020 |
Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 2024 cutoff for all the stages of the exam after the final CDS result declaration. The final CDS cutoff 2024 will be released along with the final CDS result. But some of the eminent coaching institutes will release the expected CDS cutoff after the CDS exam. Applicants clearing the CDS written exam cutoff will be eligible to appear for the SSB interview stage.
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After clearing the CDS exam candidates are recruited as officers in the three Indian Defence Services.
Applicants can download the CDS GK answer key from the UPSC website - www.upsc.gov.in. after the conclusion of the exam.
The selection process of CDS exam 2024 comprises written exam, SSB interview and medical examination.
Candidates will be able to download the CDS question paper PDF from the official website.
The CDS GK paper holds 100 marks and the time allotted to attempt this paper is 2 hours.
For every incorrect answer, 0.33 marks are deducted from the total in the CDS GK exam.
The CDS scorecard will be made available on the official UPSC exam before the SSB interview.
Application Correction Date:22 May,2025 - 31 May,2025
Application Correction Date:29 May,2025 - 31 May,2025
Hello Aditya,
As a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) student after your 12th board exam, you cannot directly appear for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam because it requires a bachelor’s degree. However, here’s a clear and concise guide on how you can prepare for and give the CDS exam after completing further studies, tailored to your background:
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
To prepare for CDS, CGL, and CAT during graduation, create a clear study schedule focusing on basics, reasoning, and aptitude. Practice daily mocks, improve time management, and stay consistent. Balance college and preparation with discipline and regular revision.
Your date of birth is 24th February 2006, and you will complete graduation in July 2028. For the CDS exam, the maximum number of attempts depends on your age limit and category, but generally, candidates have around 4 to 6 attempts before reaching the age limit.
For CDS 2 2025, with a date of birth of 6th October 2001, you are eligible for both IMA and OTA. The age limits for IMA are 19-24 years and for OTA are 19-25 years as of 1st January 2025, making you eligible for both academies.
Hello Gunal,
As a student born on 05-11-2001 you will have many opportunities to take the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam conducted by UPSC. Age Limits will vary depending on the courses:
You are eligible, based on your DOB for:
Best Books for CDS Preparation:
Required Documents for CDS SSB/Verification:
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