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UPSC CDS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021

by Maria Vincent
October 26, 2021
in Articles, UPSC CDS
UPSC CDS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021
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Table of Contents

  • UPSC CDS Recruitment 2021: Overview
  • UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for IMA, INA, AFA
  • UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for OTA
  • UPSC CDS Exam Marking Scheme 2021
  • UPSC CDS Syllabus 2021

The Union Public Service Commission is annually conducting exams to recruit the most eligible candidates to various vacancies available. The UPSC CDS or Combined Defence Service exam is conducted twice every year to recruit the aspirants to the Indian Naval Academy, Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. The notification for the recruitment is issued on the official website in October/ November and June/ July. The exams will be conducted in February and November. The CDS aims to recruit the most efficient and skilled candidates for the proposed post.

The UPSC conducts the exam to defend the security of the country by the most able candidates. The exam is going to be highly tough as the number of candidates appearing for the exam yearly is comparatively high. The candidates should be very keen on cracking the exam. The most important thing to be notified of while preparing for the exam is the syllabus and the exam pattern. The syllabus and the exam pattern are revised every year. So, the candidates should find the revised exam pattern and syllabus given along with the notification on the official website of UPSC CDS. The syllabus covers the most important topics. The syllabus can help the candidates to locate the focal points in each paper.

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UPSC CDS Recruitment 2021: Overview

Categories Details
Name of the conducting body Union public service commission
Name of the exam UPSC CDS exam 2021
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 Exam Pattern for IMA, INA, AFA

Sections Maximum marks Maximum Duration
Elementary Mathematics 100 2 hours
General Knowledge 100 2 hours
English 100 2 hours

UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for OTA

Sections Maximum marks  Maximum Duration
General Knowledge 100 2 hours
English 100 2 hours

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UPSC CDS Exam Marking Scheme 2021

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.

UPSC CDS Syllabus 2021

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

  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Sport
  • Biology
  • Politics
  • Chemistry
  • Sociology
  • Cultural
  • Book
  • Geography
  • Environment
  • Statement correction
  • Identify true/ false
  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Awards related to defence

English

  • Comprehension Questions
  • Ordering of words in a sentence
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Sentence Arrangement Questions
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Spotting Errors Questions
  • Ordering of Sentence
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Selecting Words

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Elementary Mathematics

Unit Topics
Algebra Basic Operations

simple factors

Remainder Theorem

H.C.F.

L.C.M

Simultaneous linear in-equations

Practical obstacles or in-equations quadratic equations

Set language and set notation

Rational expressions and conditional identities

Laws of indices

Theory of polynomials

solutions of quadratic equations

relation between its roots and coefficients

Simultaneous linear —analytical and graphical solutions

 

Geometry Congruence of triangles

Parallel lines

sides and diagonals of a Parallelogram

rectangle and square

Similar triangles

Concurrence of medians and altitudes

Properties of angles

Lines and angles

Plane and plane figures

Theorems on Properties of angles at a point

Circles and their properties including tangents and normal

Loci

Sides and angles of a triangle

 

Mensuration Areas of figures which split into these figures

surface area and volume of spheres

Areas of squares

Rectangles

parallelograms

triangle and circle

Surface area and volume of cuboids

Cone and cylinder lateral surface and volume

 

Arithmetic time and work

percentages

applications to simple and compound interest

Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11

use of logarithmic tables

profit and loss

ratio and proportion

variation

Elementary Number Theory: Division

Multiples and factors. Factorization Theorem

Number System

Fundamental operations

Decimal fractions

Unitary method

time and distance

H.C.F. and L.C.M.

Euclidean algorithm

Logarithms to base 10

laws of logarithms

algorithm

Prime and composite numbers

Statistics Collection and tabulation of statistical data

Graphical representation frequency polygons

Measures of central tendency

histograms

bar charts

pie charts

Trigonometry Sine ×, cosine ×, Tangent × when 0° < × < 90°

Simple cases of heights and distances

Simple trigonometric identities

Use of trigonometric tables

Values of sin ×, cos × and tan ×

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 2021. 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 2021.

Check here for the latest information regarding the upcoming government exams!

UPSC CDS Exam Information Links
UPSC CDS Notification UPSC CDS Mock Test
UPSC CDS Exam Date UPSC CDS Video Course
UPSC CDS Application Form UPSC CDS Study Materials
UPSC CDS Vacancy UPSC CDS Interview Questions
UPSC CDS Admit Card UPSC CDS Job Profile
UPSC CDS Study Plan UPSC CDS Salary
UPSC CDS Previous Question Papers
UPSC CDS Preparation Tips and Tricks
UPSC CDS Best Books UPSC CDS Result
UPSC CDS Eligibility Criteria UPSC CDS Cutoff
UPSC CDS Selection Process UPSC CDS Exam Analysis
UPSC CDS Answer Key
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