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UPSC board will release the official CDS question papers 2024 online on its official website. The official previous years UPSC CDS question papers are available for download on upsc.gov.in. Candidates can also download the question paper of UPSC CDS exam directly from this page. For the CDS 2024 question papers, various coaching institute release the unofficial CDS answer key.
Those who are preparing for the CDS exam are advised to make use of CDS previous years question papers in order to prepare more thoroughly for the exam. Candidates can download the previous years CDS question papers from the links provided below.
Candidates can download the CDS 1 2024 question paper from the below table.
Papers | Download link |
Elementary Maths | Download here |
English | Download here |
General Knowledge | Download here |
You can download UPSC CDS 1 question papers from the links below
CDS English Question Paper | CDS General Knowledge Question Paper | CDS Mathematics Question Paper | |
CDS Question Papers 2023 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2022 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2021 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2020 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2019 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2018 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2017 | Click Here |
CDS 2 English Question Paper | CDS 2 General Knowledge Question Paper | CDS 2 Mathematics Question Paper | |
CDS Question Papers 2023 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2022 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2021 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2020 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2018 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2017 | |||
CDS Question Papers 2016 |
Candidates attempting the CDS previous year question paper with the solution can benefit aspirants in many ways, some of which are mentioned below -
Practising using past question papers helps get an idea of the difficulty level of the exam.
Candidates can become aware of the way that important topics in the CDS syllabus will be expressed in the exam.
By practising the CDS previous year's question papers, candidates will be able to get an idea of their progress.
Solving past question papers helps candidates understand their weak points so that they can figure out how to improve them.
Solving CDS question papers while keeping a timer will make it easier for candidates to answer questions in the actual CDS exam on time. It has the added benefit of increasing accuracy and question-solving speed.
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Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in
In the header tab, click on "Examination" and select "Previous Year Question Paper" from the dropdown
Select the year for which the CDS question paper needs to be downloaded
Download the CDS question paper and practice daily.
After the exam is conducted, UPSC will provide aspirants with a challenge option which is also known as the "Question Paper Representation Portal" QPRep. Candidates will be able to challenge the CDS 2024 question papers within one week. The steps to challenge are mentioned below -
Visit the official UPSC - upsc.gov.in.
Click on the examination tab and select “Time Frame for Representation”.
A new window will appear. Click on the link given in PDF i.e. https://upsconline.nic.in/miscellaneous/QPRep/.
Click on made representation for CDS question paper.
Fill in all details in the required field and submit the representation.
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CDS written exam is conducted in pen and paper mode. CDS 2 question paper 2024 with answer pdf is MCQ-based. Each section consists of 100 marks with a time duration of 2 hours. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks which will be deducted for wrong answers.
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Apart from the CDS 2024 question papers, UPSC will also release the CDS 2024 answer key on the official website. The official website will have all the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. However, as soon as the exam is over, various coaching institutes have released the unofficial CDS answer keys 2024 which are memory-based.
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The CDS 2024 syllabus is mentioned in the official notification. The syllabus consists of all the subjects, topics, and sections on which the CDS question paper 2024 will be based. As per the IMA, INA, and AFA syllabus, the subjects are English, GK, and Elementary Knowledge. For OTA, the subjects are English and GK.
To prepare for the CDS 2024 exam aspirants need to follow the steps mentioned below -
Stick to the official syllabus and CDS 2024 exam pattern.
Download the CDS previous year's question paper and practice them regularly.
The difficulty level of the exam is graduation level so just make sure to cover the syllabus topics
You can download the CDS question paper 2024 from the official website and from the download links that are mentioned in the article.
The CDS cut off 2024 will be released according to the difficulty level of the CDS question paper.
No, the exam is not very difficult however, the competition is tough due to a lot of candidates applying for few, limited vacancies. If you prepare well you can qualify for the exam.
Yes, there is negative marking in the exam which is 1/3rd per wrong attempt.
CDS 2 exam 2024 will he held on September 1, 2024.
Application Date:26 July,2024 - 17 August,2024
Exam Date:01 September,2024 - 01 September,2024
Hello,
For CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), the eligibility criteria regarding age are as follows:
Since your date of birth is 3rd May 2003, you fall within the eligible age range for the CDS exam.
Therefore, you have as many attempts as you need until you cross the upper age limit (which is usually around 24 years for CDS IMA, but it's always best to check the latest notification from UPSC for any changes).
As of now, based on your age, you are eligible to appear for the CDS exam and have multiple attempts remaining.
Good luck with your preparations!
Hello,
For the CDS exam conducted in 2026, considering the typical cutoff dates:
Given your date of birth (March 13, 2001), you will be 25 years old in March 2026. Thus, you will fall within the eligible age range for the OTA in 2026.
So, Based on the information provided, you will be eligible to apply for the CDS OTA in 2026, given your age and educational qualifications.
Hope it helps you!
Ofcourse you can give cds exam until the age of 25 years if you have completed your graduation.there is no best year for attempting any exam it depends on your preparation if you are confident that you are going to crack the exam go for it dont waste your time for the right time to come.
Cds exam is conducted by UPSC hence it is hard you need to prepare for it do hard work smartly update yourself with ongoing news to get good marks in current affairs section as this is the toughest part of exam which keep changes with time.
Hey there,
The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.
Given your date of birth is December 17, 2001, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS 2025 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2025 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.
If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.
Thank you, and best wishes for your future!
Hey there,
The age limit to appear in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years. Additionally, you must be unmarried for some segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) and have completed your graduation before appearing for the CDS exam.
Given your age will be 25 in July 2027, you will be eligible to appear for the CDS-1 2027 exam for segments like Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) only if the CDS-1 Exam helds before July 2027 but you won't be eligible for segments like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) because these segments require the age between 18 years to 23 years and by the time of CDS exam in 2027 your age will be more than 23 years. So, you won't be able to appear for IMA and INA.
If you need more information on any topic, feel free to ask your questions.
Thank you, and best wishes for your future!
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