CDS 2 Question Papers 2025 - Download Question Papers PDFs

CDS Question Papers Download PDF - Previous year's

You can download UPSC CDS question papers from the links below

CDS 2 Question Papers PDF Download 2025 (Official)

Candidates can download the CDS 2 2025 question paper from the table below after the official release.

CDS 1 Question Papers PDF Download 2025

Candidates can download the CDS 1 2025 question paper from the table below after the official release.

CDS 2 Question Papers 2024 (Official)

Candidates will be able to download the CDS 2 2024 question paper from the below table after the official release.

CDS 1 Question Papers 2024 (Official)

Candidates can download the CDS 1 2024 question paper from the below table.

CDS 1 previous year question papers

CDS 2 previous year question papers

Benefits of CDS previous year's question papers

Candidates attempting the CDS previous year question paper with the solution can benefit aspirants in many ways, some of which are mentioned below -

• Practising with past question papers helps gauge the exam's difficulty level.

• Candidates can become aware of how important topics in the CDS syllabus will be presented 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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CDS Question Papers 2026: How to Download?

• 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.

How to Challenge CDS Question Papers 2026?

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 2026 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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Marking Scheme of question papers of CDS 2026

CDS written exam is conducted in pen and paper mode. CDS 1 question paper 2026 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.

Also read:

• CDS Result 2026
• CDS Selection Process 2026
• CDS Full Form

CDS Answer Key 2026

Apart from the question papers, UPSC will also release the CDS 2026 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 release the unofficial CDS answer keys 2026, which are memory-based.

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CDS Syllabus 2026

The CDS 2026 syllabus is mentioned in the official notification. The syllabus consists of all the subjects, topics, and sections on which the CDS question paper 2026 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.

Quick Links :

• CDS Application Form 2026
• CDS Exam Dates 2026

CDS Preparation Tips 2026

To prepare for the CDS 2026 exam, aspirants need to follow the steps mentioned below -

• Stick to the official syllabus and CDS 2026 exam pattern.

• Download the CDS's previous year's question paper and practise it regularly.

• The difficulty level of the exam is graduation level, so just make sure to cover the syllabus topics