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UPSC CDS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024: Download PDF, Check Link

by Maria Vincent
November 2, 2023
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Table of Contents

  • UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Overview
  • UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Syllabus and Exam Pattern
  • UPSC CDS Exam Details 2024: Date
  • UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
  • UPSC CDS Notification 2024: Release Date
  • UPSC CDS Selection Process 2024
  • UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024 PDF
  • UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024
  • CDS OTA Syllabus 2024
  • UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024
  • UPSC CDS Exam Marking Scheme 2024

UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024: The Union Public Service Commission conducts annual exams to recruit the most capable candidates for various job vacancies. The UPSC CDS, also known as the Combined Defence Service exam, is conducted twice a year. This exam enables aspirants to join esteemed institutions like the Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy.

The exam is conducted to select the most capable candidates for defending the security of the country. It is a highly competitive exam, as a large number of candidates appear for it every year. To successfully crack the exam, candidates should focus on the syllabus and exam pattern, which are revised annually. The revised exam pattern and syllabus can be found on the official website of UPSC. The syllabus covers important topics and helps candidates identify the key areas for each paper. Candidates need to be well-versed with the syllabus and exam pattern to increase their chances of success. Download the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024 now!

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UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Overview

Categories Details
Name of the conducting body Union public service commission
Name of the exam UPSC CDS exam 2024
Mode of exam Offline
Maximum marks of the test IMA, INA and AFA – 300

OTA – 200

Name of sections Indian Military Academy (IMA),

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

and Air Force Academy (AFA)

Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)

Languages Hindi and English
Question nature Objective type
The maximum duration of the test 2 hours for each

UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Syllabus and Exam Pattern

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:

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    The UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment in the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy. The exam is highly competitive and requires thorough preparation. The syllabus for UPSC CDS includes English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. The English syllabus includes grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, and usage. The General Knowledge syllabus covers current affairs, history, geography, and science. The Mathematics syllabus includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. The exam pattern consists of a written test followed by an interview conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB). The written test is objective type and comprises three papers: English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. The interview is conducted to assess the candidate’s personality, intelligence, and leadership qualities.

    UPSC CDS Exam Details 2024: Date

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is all set to conduct the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination twice in the year 2024. The first CDS exam, commonly known as CDS 1, is scheduled to take place on April 21, 2024, while the second examination, known as CDS 2, will be held on September 1, 2024.

    The CDS exam is highly competitive and is one of the most sought-after exams for individuals seeking to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). These institutions are renowned for their excellent training and education, and candidates are required to pass the CDS exam to be eligible for recruitment.

    The CDS exam is conducted in three stages, including a written examination, personal interview, and physical fitness test. The written exam consists of three papers, namely English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The personal interview is conducted to evaluate the candidate’s communication skills, confidence, and personality.

    Aspirants can download the UPSC CDS exam admit card from the official website of the commission three weeks before the exam date. The admit card is a crucial document that contains essential information such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam center, and exam date. Candidates are advised to carry a printout of the admit card along with a valid ID proof to the exam center.

    UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024: Important Dates

    Candidates interested in applying for UPSC CDS Recruitment 2024 Vacancy should keep in mind the important dates for the selection process listed below:

    UPSC CDS 2024 Important Dates
    UPSC CDS Notification 2024 release date December 20, 2023
    UPSC CDS 1 Application Period December 20, 2023 – May 15, 2024
    UPSC CDS 2 Application Period January 09, 2024 – June 04, 2024
    UPSC CDS 1 Exam Date April 21, 2024
    UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date September 01, 2024
    UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 3 weeks before the examination
    UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 3 weeks before the examination
    UPSC CDS 1 Result Date Notify Later
    UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card Notify Later

    UPSC CDS Notification 2024: Release Date

    The UPSC CDS 1 exam notification for 2024 will be released on December 20, 2023. This exam is taken by aspiring candidates who wish to join the Indian Defence Services. The notification will include important details such as the syllabus, eligibility criteria, application process, and important dates. Candidates are advised to stay updated by bookmarking the UPSC CDS website for further updates. You can follow this article for the same. Download the UPSC CDS Notification 2024 PDF from the provided link below.

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

    UPSC CDS Selection Process 2024

    UPSC CDS 2024 follows a three-stage recruitment process consisting of the

    • Written Test
    • SSB Interview
    • Medical Examination
    • Merit List

    While candidates for OTA must attempt only two papers in the written exam, those selected for IMA, INA, or AFA must attempt three papers. Candidates must show up for an interview during the second round of selection in order to have their IQ, personality, and psychological aptitude assessed. Applicants must be eligible for both stage 1 and stage 2 in order to take the CDS exam. Shortly after the entire process is over, UPSC announces the final CDS exam cutoffs.

    UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024 PDF

    The UPSC CDS exam 2024 will be challenging, so all applicants should become familiar with the syllabus beforehand. The syllabus for the UPSC CSD Exam 2024 is currently available. The syllabus PDF is available for download at the website listed below for those who meet the requirements. See the UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024 PDF below.

    Download CDS Syllabus  PDF (Inactive)

    UPSC CDS Syllabus 2024

    Subject-Wise Syllabus is given below. Those candidates who are aspiring to crack the exam can read and understand the syllabus structure and the important areas to be noted. The candidates can find the focal areas from the topics prescribed. The candidates need to prepare for the exam with more confidence.

    General Awareness

    • ndian History
    • Political Science
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Environment
    • General Science – Physics, Chemistry, Biology
    • Current Affairs– National & International Awards, Summits, Sports, Conference; Books & Authors etc.
    • Defence Related Questions – Army, Navy, Air Force

    CDS English

    • Reading Comprehension Questions.
    • Spotting the Error Questions.
    • Fill in the blank questions.
    • Synonyms & Antonyms Questions.
    • Idioms and Phrases Questions.
    • Sentence Arrangement or Jumbled Questions.
    • Ordering of words in Sentence Questions.
    • Sentence Improvement or Sentence Correction Questions

    Get the latest study materials on UPSC CDS exam 2024!

    CDS Mathematics

    UPSC CDS Maths Syllabus
    Arithmetic Number System

    • Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers.
    • Fundamental operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions.
    • Unitary method, time and work, time and distance, percentages.
    • Applications of profit and loss, simple and compound interest, ratio and proportion, variation.

    Elementary Number Theory

    • Division algorithm.
    • Prime and composite numbers.
    • Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11.
    • Multiples and factors.
    • Factorisation Theorem.
    • H.C.F. and L.C.M.
    • Euclidean algorithm.
    • Logarithms to base 10, use of logarithmic tables, laws of logarithms.
    Algebra
    • Basic operations and Simple factors,
    • Remainder Theorem.
    • H.C.F. and L.C.M.
    • Theory of polynomials, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered), solutions of quadratic equations.
    • Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns — analytical & graphical solutions.
    • Simultaneous linear inequalities in two variables & their solutions.
    • Practical issues with solutions that result in two simultaneous linear equations, inequalities in two variables, or quadratic equations in one variable.
    • Set notation and set language.
    • Rational expressions and conditional identities.
    • Laws of indices.
    Trigonometry
    • Sine x, cosine x, Tan x when 0° < x < 90° , Values of sin x, cos x & tan x, for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° & 90°.
    • Simple trigonometric identities.
    • Use of trigonometric tables.
    • Simple cases of heights and distances.
    Geometry Plane and plane figures, Lines and angles, Theorems on:

    • Properties of angles at a point
    • Parallel lines
    • Sides and angles of a triangle
    • Congruence of triangles
    • Similar triangles
    • Concurrence of medians and altitudes
    • Properties of sides, angles and diagonals of a rectangle, parallelogram and square
    • Circles and their properties including tangents and normals
    • Loci
    Mensuration
    • Areas of parallelograms, squares, rectangles, triangles and circles.
    • Areas of figures can be split up into these figures (Field Book), lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, Surface area and volume of cuboids, and surface area and volume of spheres.
    Statistics
    • Collection and tabulation of statistical data.
    • Graphical representation of frequency polygons, bar charts, histograms, pie charts etc.
    • Measures of central tendency.

    CDS OTA Syllabus 2024

    General Knowledge and English are the two subjects specifically included in the CDS Syllabus for the OTA Examination. These subjects’ topics and subtopics correspond to those found in the INA, IMA, and AFA syllabuses. The OTA syllabus differs only in that mathematics is not included.

    UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024

    A) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy – 

    Subject Duration Maximum Marks
    English 2 Hours 100
    General Knowledge 2 Hours 100
    Mathematics 2 Hours 100
    SSB Test/Interview 5 Days 300

    B) For Admission to the Officers’ Training Academy – 

    Subject Duration Maximum Marks
    English 2 Hours 100
    General Knowledge 2 Hours 100
    SSB Test/Interview 5 Days 300

    Verify the syllabus and prepare a working timetable to make your preparation a grand success. The job at CDS is highly aspiring. So, the candidates can understand the exam pattern and the syllabus for the upcoming UPSC CDS exam 2024. The candidates who are applying for the post must be unmarried graduates. The application from other candidates will be immediately rejected.

    After the exam, the candidates should attend the interview. Only those candidates who are shortlisted after the exam will only be permitted to attend the interview. Those who can crack this level of the exam can move on to the next phase of the recruitment. The interview phase will be managed by the Services Selection Board (SSB). The candidates should grasp the complete syllabus to have a comprehensive analysis of the nature of the upcoming UPSC CDS exam 2024.

    UPSC CDS Exam Marking Scheme 2024

    The UPSC CDS exam is a highly prestigious exam that is conducted annually to recruit the most efficient candidates. The negative marking will be applicable. Around 1/3 marks will be deducted for exam wrong answer. If the candidate is not sure about certain answers, they should leave it instead of trying their luck. The negative marking can affect the overall result of the candidate.

    The candidate should do their best to crack the exam within a limited period. Out of the 4 options, the candidate should choose the one correct option. The candidates should use the efficiency to crack the exam within a limited period.  The unanswered questions will not be considered for negative marking. If a candidate chooses to opt for more than one option, it will be considered for negative marking. So, the candidates should be careful while choosing the correct options.

    Attempt UPSC CDS 2024 mock test series now!

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