CDS 2 Question Paper 2025 (Out) - Download Subject wise Question Paper PDFs

CDS 2 Question Paper 2025 (Out) - Download Subject wise Question Paper PDFs

Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 16 Sep 2025, 12:43 PM IST

The Union Public Service Commission has released the CDS 2 question paper 2025 on the official website. Candidates who have appeared for the UPSC CDS exam 2025 can download the question paper at upsc.gov.in. The commission has released CDS 2 question papers 2025 for three subjects. A direct link to all the subject question papers is provided in the examination tab. The CDS 2 question papers provided on the website are in a PDF format.

This Story also Contains

  1. UPSC CDS 2 Important Dates 2025
  2. UPSC CDS 2 Question Papers 2025 – Subject Wise Link
  3. CDS 1 Question Papers PDF Download 2025
  4. UPSC CDS 2 Question Papers 2025
  5. UPSC CDS 2 Answer key 2025
CDS 2 Question Paper 2025 (Out) - Download Subject wise Question Paper PDFs
UPSC CDS 2 Question Paper 2025

The CDS 2025 question paper is important for the candidates to recheck their answers and estimate their score. The UPSC CDS 2 exam is conducted for three subjects, and the total is 300. Earlier, the unofficial question papers were released for the CDS 2 exam 2025. To download the official UPSC CDS 2 question paper 2025, go through the article.

UPSC CDS 2 Important Dates 2025

The commission has released the CDS 2 question paper 2025 for Set A on the official website. Candidates can check the table below to know the CDS 2 important dates and events.

Important Dates

Events

UPSC CDS 2 Exam

September 14, 2025

UPSC CDS 2 Question Paper

September 15, 2025

UPSC CDS 2 Question Papers 2025 – Subject Wise Link

Subjects

Question Paper Link

Elementary Maths

Download here

English

Download here

General Knowledge

Download here

CDS 1 Question Papers PDF Download 2025

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

PapersDownload link
Elementary MathsDownload here
EnglishDownload here
General KnowledgeDownload here

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UPSC CDS 2 Question Papers 2025

A few coaching institutes released the unofficial question paper after the exam concluded. Now, the commission has released the official CDS 2 question paper on the official website at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check the table to get the links to all the subject question papers.

How to download the UPSC CDS Question Paper 2025?

Step 1: Visit the UPSC official website – upsc.gov.in

Step 2: In the header tab, click on "Examination" and select "Previous Year Question Paper" from the dropdown

Step 3: Select the “ Combined Defence Examination-II, 2025” and click on it.

Step 4: Download the subject-wise CDS question paper from the table available on the page.

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UPSC CDS 2 Answer key 2025

Apart from the question papers, the commission will also release the UPSC CDS 2 answer key 2025 on the official website. Candidates can download the UPSC CDS question papers at upsc.gov.in. The official UPSC CDS answer key will have all the correct answers for the question papers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the total marks for the CDS 2 exam?
A:

The CDS 2 paper is conducted for 300 marks.

Q: Where can I find the question paper subject links for the CDS exam?
A:

Candidates can find the subject question papers link in the examination tab at upsc.gov.in.

Q: Is there any negative marking in the CDS 2 exam?
A:

Yes, there are ⅓ marks as a negative marking for each wrong answer in the CDS exam 2025.

Q: Where can I download the CDS 2 question paper?
A:

Candidates can download the CDS 2 question paper from the official website at upsc.gov.in. 

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