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UPSC CDS Study Plan 2024 – Tips and Tricks, Best Books

by Maria Vincent
November 2, 2023
in Articles, UPSC, UPSC CDS
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Table of Contents

  • UPSC CDS Notifiation 2024: Highlights
  • UPSC CDS Notification 2024 PDF
  • UPSC CDS Exam Date 2024
  • UPSC CDS 30 Days Study Plan 2024
  • Best Tips and Tricks for UPSC CDS Exam 2024
  • 5 General Tips and Tricks to Crack UPSC CDS 2024
  • UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024 for IMA, INA, AFA
  • UPSC CDS 2024 Exam Pattern for OTA
  • UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024
  • UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Exam Centers

If you are planning to appear for UPSC CDS exams in 2024, it’s important to have a well-structured study plan that covers all the necessary topics. You can easily access the latest study plans, tips, and tricks that have been curated by experts to help you with your preparation. These study plans are designed to help you manage your time effectively and cover all the important concepts and subjects comprehensively. You can also use the tips and tricks to enhance your understanding of various topics and improve your overall performance in the exams. So, make sure to download the study plans and materials to give yourself a better chance of success in the UPSC CDS Exam 2024.

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UPSC CDS Notifiation 2024: Highlights

Event Deatils
Organization Union Public Service Commission
Exam Name UPSC CDS 2024
No. of Vacancies to be released
Mode of Application Online
Mode of Examination Offline
Language of Written Exam Bilingual
Selection Process
  • Written Test
  • Interview
  • Medical Examination
Type of Questions MCQ
CDS Exam Duration 2 hours (Each Paper)
Marking Scheme 1/3 for Each Incorrect Answer
Job Location All Over India
Official Website upsc.gov.in

UPSC CDS Notification 2024 PDF

1: Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

2: Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates ________

3: In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place?

4: Which of the following is not a bird?

5: The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by:

    Fill out the form to see the results



    Ready to see how much you know? Take the challenge!

    On December 20, 2023, the UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2024 will be made public. This notice relates to the military’s recruitment of officers. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) administers the test twice a year and gives Indian citizens the chance to enlist in the military. All of the information pertaining to the Combined Defense Services Examination 1, 2024, will be included in the notification. Before applying, candidates should carefully review the notification to make sure they meet the eligibility requirements. Use the link below to download the UPSC CDS Notification 2024 PDF.

    Download the UPSC CDS Notification 2024 PDF Now (Available Soon)

    UPSC CDS Exam Date 2024

    The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination will be administered twice in 2024 by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The initial CDS examination, commonly referred to as CDS 1, is slated to take place on April 21, 2024. On September 1, 2024, the second exam, known as CDS 2, will take place. The Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA) recruit candidates through the CDS exam. The UPSC CDS exam admit card will be available three weeks prior to the exam date.

    UPSC CDS 30 Days Study Plan 2024

    The recruitment will be done to the vacancies available in the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The notification has been issued on both shifts of October/ November and June/ July. The UPSC CDS Exam 2024 will be held in February and November respectively. Read further to explore the UPSC CDS study plan 2024.

    Days Lesson Priority
    Day 1
    Motion In A Straight Line High
    Motion In A Plane High
    Laws Of Motion High
    Work, Energy, Power High
    Rotational Motion High
    Gravitation High
    Day 2
    Solid Mechanics High
    Fluid Mechanics High
    Thermodynamics High
    Kinetic Theory Of Gases High
    Day 3
    Oscillations High
    Waves And Waves Optics High
    Electric Charges And Fields, Current Electricity High
    Moving Charges And Magnetism High
    Electro-Magnetic Induction High
    Day 4
    Electromagnetic Waves High
    Optics And Optical Instruments High
    Day 5
    Metter In Our Surroundings (mios) High
    Is Matter Around Us Pure (imap) High
    Structure Of Atom (soa) High
    Atoms And Molecules (am) High
    Chemical Reactions And Equations (cre) High
    Acids Bases And Salts (abs) High
    Carbon Compounds (cnc) High
    Classification Of Elements (coe) Medium
    Day 6
    Basic Chemistry (bc) Medium
    States Of Matter (som) Medium
    Chemical Bonding (cb) Medium
    Day 7
    Solutions Medium
    Surface Chemistry (sc) Medium
    Metallurgy Medium
    Hydrogen Medium
    Day 8
    Basic Organic Chemistry (boc) Medium
    Hydrocarbons (hc) Medium
    Haloalkanes (rx) Medium
    Polymers Medium
    Biomolecules (bm) Medium
    Environmental Chemistry (envc) High
    Day 9
    Biological Classification Intense
    Plant Kingdom Medium
    Animal Kingdom Medium
    Day 10
    Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Medium
    Transport And Nutrition In Plants High
    Respiration In Plants High
    Reproduction In Plants High
    Day 11
    Biomolecules (bm) High
    Cell Cycle And Division High
    Human Hormones And Integration High
    Day 12
    The Genes And Inheritance High
    Diseases High
    Microbes In-Home Welfare High
    Ecosystem Dynamics High
    Biodiversity And Environment High
    Day 13
    Latitude, longitude, Time Zone And Physical Features Of India High
    Important Straits High
    International Boundaries High
    Names And Information Of All Coastal Plains High
    Day 14
    All Major Rivers And Their Tributes High
    Hydropower, Thermal And Nuclear Power Projects In India High
    Location Of Minerals, Major Industries, And Industrious And Historical Cities High
    Day 15
    List Of All Major National Parks In India High
    Biodiversity Hotspots Of Our Country High
    UNESCO World Heritage Sites High
    Day 16
    Origins And The Interior Of The Earth, Levels Of Atmosphere High
    Formation Of Rocks High
    Various Famous Volcanoes, Various Landforms High
    Various Geomorphic Processes – Earthquakes, Cyclones High
    Pressure Belts And Wind Systems High
    Ocean Current S- Waves And Tides High
    Day 17
    Indus Valley Civilization High
    Vedic Society High
    Mauryan Empire High
    Sangam Literature High
    The Delhi Sultanate High
    Day 18
    Mughal Empire High
    Carnatic Wars High
    Anglo Maratha Wars High
    Anglo-Sikh Wars High
    Day 19
    Rise Fo Social And Religious Reform Movements High
    The 1857 Revolts, Movements By Trade Unions High
    Day 20
    Establishment Of Indian National Congress And Its Sessions High
    Moderates And Extremists High
    Economic Nationalism (the Swadeshi Movement) High
    Home Rule Movement High
    Khilafat And Non-cooperation Movements High
    Civil Disobedience Movement High
    Quit India Movement High
    Partition Of India And Independence High
    Day 21
    Union and its territory High
    Citizenship High
    Fundamental rights High
    Directive principle of state policy High
    Day 22
    Fundamental duties High
    amending constitution High
    the basic structure of the constitution High
    union executive High
    Day 23
    Parliament High
    Judiciary High
    State government High
    Union Terrorties And Special Areas High
    Day 24
    Emergency Provisions High
    center-state Relations High
    Local Bodies High
    Constitutional And Non-constitutional Bodies High
    Day 25
    Micro Economy High
    Macro Economy High
    Day 26
    Five Year Plans High
    Taxations In India High
    International Organizations High
    Day 27
    Indian Space Journey High
    National Institutions High
    Important National Days Of Recognition High
    Countries – Capitals – Currencies – Languages High
    International Boundaries High
    International Days High
    Day 28
    International Organizations And Headquarters High
    Bharat Ratna High
    Nobel Prize High
    Awards Related To Movies High
    Awards Related To Books High
    Olympics High
    Asian Games High
    Commonwealth Games High
    Notable Sportspersons High
    Day 29
    Rank structure in all services High
    Commands of the Indian Navy
    Commands of the Indian Army Medium
    Commands of the Indian Air Force Medium
    Military institutions and establishments Medium
    Military deads, exercises and procurements Medium
    Day 30 CDS Mock Test Practice High
    Daily 2 hours Currents Affairs Analysis Medium

    Download the UPSC CDS online study materials with video lectures

    Best Tips and Tricks for UPSC CDS Exam 2024

    • Prepare an active working timetable
    • Allot time for each subject
    • Differentiate between the easy and difficult areas
    • Identify the focal point in the syllabus
    • Have a comprehensive analysis of the previous year question paper
    • Attend mock tests and test series
    • Revise daily
    • Understand the important topics
    • Read the newspaper daily
    • Select one native language newspaper and an English newspaper to read
    • Make short notes on each topic
    • Collect current affairs’ books
    • Select the best study materials and resources to study
    • Increase the performance potential of the candidates
    • Learn the time management
    • Enhance the speed management by attending tests daily
    • Learn new diction daily
    • Stick on to the revised syllabus
    • Divide the topics based on the importance level and difficulty level
    • Dedicate more time for the systematic study of the difficult topics
    • Prepare a schedule and work on the basis of the plan

    Attempt a free mock test here and start preparing!

    5 General Tips and Tricks to Crack UPSC CDS 2024

    The candidates can follow the tips and tricks discussed below to score high marks. The candidates should learn to apply the tricks in the question paper. Read the questions clearly before attempting. The UPSC CDS exam needs a strong foundation in current affairs. The candidates should divide the concentration on each subject. Learn thoroughly and practise daily to crack the exam.

    1.Schedule a timetable

    Dedicate an equal amount of time for all the topics in the syllabus. The syllabus should be used as the reference point to tackle down the exam. the exam is going to be tough. The cut off will be high. The candidates should prepare well to score maximum marks. The time management strategy should be carried in a proper way. The candidates who are preparing for the exam can set the timer and attend the question paper. Self-assessment can help the candidates to avoid making the same mistake again. The performance potential can be increased by daily practice. The candidates should devote time to learn and relearn effectively.

    2. Be Updated

    Keep updated about the current affairs. It occupies a crucial position in the preparation. Current affairs questions are the foundation for every competitive exam. It is important for the candidates to know all the events of national and international importance. The candidates are advised to give more focus on this session. Select one book to cover one topic, instead of or randomly skimming through the materials. The resources should be valid. Listen to the news daily. Prepare short notes on the main topics.

    3. Use Sample papers and Mock Test

    Sample test papers should be attempted before attending the original exam. This can help the candidates to know the nature and the difficulty of the exam. The exact potential of the candidates can be squeezed out through constant revision and practicing. Solve the mock tests daily and attempt the previous years’ question paper to make your preparation apt.

    4. Choose the Right Way!

    • Never try to learn a new topic on the day of the exam.
    • A proper revision can help the candidates to score good marks
    • If the aspirants are not sure about certain questions, the candidates are advised not to attempt that question as the negative marking system is applicable
    • A basic understanding of the formulas and equations are necessary

    5. Refer to Authentic Books and Resources

    Make sure you are relying upon the authentic textbooks for the preparation. This can save you from wasting time on silly irrelevant topics. Choose some of these books to create a basis for your preparation and add up more reliable books to the list.

    • High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin
    • Manorama Yearbook Philip Mathew
    • Newspapers Hindu, The Indian Express, The Economic Times
    • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations – R.S. Aggarwal
    • Breaking The Code of SSB Psychological Tests – SSB Interview – SSBCrack

    UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024 for IMA, INA, AFA

    Sections for UPSC CDS exam Maximum marks Maximum Duration
    General Knowledge 100 2 hours
    Elementary Mathematics 100 2 hours
    English 100 2 hours

    UPSC CDS 2024 Exam Pattern for OTA

    Sections for UPSC CDS exam  Maximum  Duration Maximum marks
    General Knowledge 2 hours 100
    English 2 hours 100

    UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024

    Knowing the syllabus is very important for government exams as the exam will be syllabus oriented. The candidates can formulate the timetable according to the syllabus prescribed by the UPSC for CDS exam. Understand the syllabus and exam pattern for the upcoming UPSC CDS 2024 exam thoroughly

    English Language

    • Synonyms and antonyms
    • Idioms and Phrases
    • Spelling test
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Spotting the Error
    • Para jumbles
    • Cloze test

    General Knowledge

    • History of India
    • Geography of India and the world
    • Basic facts about the  Indian Constitution
    • Physics, chemistry, and biology – basic facts
    • Economics
    • Current Affairs

    Elementary Mathematics

    • Number systems
    • Basic mathematical Operations
    • Algebra
    • Trigonometry
    • Geometry
    • Elementary Number Theory
    • Time and Distance
    • Time and Work
    • Percentages
    • Simple and Compound Interest
    • Profit and Loss
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Mensuration
    • Statistics

    Intelligence and Personality Test

    The SSB procedure consists of two-stages of screening. Only the successful candidates from stage:01 will get their chance in stage:02 tests.

    • Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates will be shortlisted based on the combination of performance in OIR Test and PP&DT.
    • Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted over 4 days. The details of these tests are given on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

    UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Exam Centers

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    Agra Gorakhpur Patna
    Ajmer Gurgaon Port Blair
    Ahmedabad Prayagraj – Allahabad Gwalior
    Aizawl Hyderabad Puducherry
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    Dispur Madurai Varanasi
    Faridabad Mumbai Vellore
    Gangtok Mysore Vijayawada
    Gaya Nagpur Visakhapatnam
    Gautam Buddh Nagar Navi Mumbai Warangal

    The UPSC CDS exam will be challenging. Candidates must prepare for the exam within a specific time frame. Is it even possible to study for the exam in a short amount of time using simple and easy tricks? Yes, with the right study plan, it is possible. This article will assist you in easily passing the exam. A proper study plan and strategic approach can make a significant difference in the candidates’ performance potential. Candidates must be prudent in selecting the best study materials and resources to pass the exam. The syllabus and exam pattern should be approached with caution. Because it is usually updated once a year. To bring out the best in you, familiarize yourself with the syllabus, exam pattern, and mentioned tips.

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