UPSC CDS Question Paper for Combined Defence Service I and II Examinations is available here. In this page, aspirants can find the UPSC CDS previous year question papers with answers download links. However, to make it easy for the candidates we have given here both CDS 1 and CDS 2 Exam Paper links for both prelims and mains examination below.
UPSC CDS Question Paper
Applied for UPSC CDS Examination 2024? Then find the UPSC CDS Previous Papers in the article below. Union Public Service Commission conducts the CDS Exam every year twice to recruit candidates for Army, Navy and Air Force. Recently, UPSC CDS Notification is released to recruit various vacancies for CDS II Examination. Aspirants who are applying for the given posts can get here complete details regarding the UPSC CDS (I & II) old question papers. Hence, download the UPSC CDS Exam Previous Papers and start preparing for the examination that is going to be conducted in upcoming months. For further details go through the official website.
UPSC CDS Previous Year Question Papers – Details
| Combined Defence Services Examination I 2024 – Details |
| Board Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination I |
| Category | Previous Papers |
| UPSC CDS I Exam Date 2024 | 08th November 2024 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
To make it easy for the aspirants in finding the CDS-I and CDS-II Exam papers we have divided into different sections. So, we request the candidates to download UPSC CDS Previous Year Question Papers pdf here for free and also refer the Exam Pattern to get an idea of the examination.
UPSC CDS Previous Papers| UPSC CDS Exam Paper Pdf
However, we updated all the direct links in the sections below for both CDS (1 & 2) Examination. Download the Free Pdf for UPSC CDS Question Papers with Answer Pdf. Furthermore, we separated the CDS Solved papers pdf year wise. Hope our material will help you in your preparation.
UPSC CDS 1 2024 Question Paper
CDS Exam Previous Year Question Paper 2024
UPSC CDS 2017 Question Paper Pdf
CDS 2016 Question Papers PDF
| CDS (I) |
| Download Question Papers 2016 Pdf | General Knowledge |
| Get CDS English Paper Pdf | English |
| Elementary Maths for CDS Papers Pdf | Mathematics |
| CDS (II) |
| CDS General Knowledge Previous Papers | General Knowledge |
| English Question Paper | English |
| Maths Question Paper | Mathematics |
CDS Solved Papers Pdf 2015
| UPSC CDS 10 Years Solved Papers Pdf | General Knowledge |
| Get CDS English Paper Pdf | English |
| Elementary Maths for CDS Papers Pdf | Mathematics |
UPSC CDS Question Papers 2014
| CDS Question Paper with Answer Pdf | General Knowledge |
| Get CDS English Paper Pdf | English |
| Elementary Maths for CDS Papers Pdf | Mathematics |
CDS Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Key 2013
| Download CDS General Knowledge Question Papers Pdf | General Knowledge |
| Get CDS English Paper Pdf | English |
| Elementary Maths for CDS Papers Pdf | Mathematics |
After downloading the UPSC CDS Model Question Paper of the past 10 years candidates should follow the exam pattern and syllabus to get an overall idea of the examination. It would be very helpful for the candidates to prepare for the examination. Also, go through the UPSC CDS OTA Previous Papers Pdf link given here.
UPSC CDS Exam Syllabus & Test Pattern
Aspirants who are interested can check the CDS Exam Syllabus details in the section below. However, we Updated the latest CDS Exam Syllabus and Pattern details below. Also, download free CDS Exam Syllabus Pdf from the link given at the end of the article. Furthermore, aspirants can download the call letter for CDS I and II Exams in our UPSC Admit Card page. Also, check the Official upsc.gov.in website for more updates.
UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for Indian Military, Naval & Air Force
| Subject | Duration of Exam | Marks |
| English | 2 hours | 100 |
| General knowledge | 2 hours | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 hours | 100 |
| Total | 6 Hours | 300 |
UPSC CDS Exam Pattern for Officers Training Academy (OTA)
| Subject | Exam Duration | Marks |
| English | 2 hours | 100 |
| General knowledge | 2 hours | 100 |
| Total | 4 Hours | 200 |
- Mode of Examination: Pen paper test
- The CDS Examination is of Objective type i.e it contains Multiple Choice Questions
- Combined Defence Services Exam Duration of each paper is 2 Hours
- And Each paper is conducted for 100 marks
- There is a negative mark for each wrong answer
- Later, for complete CDS Syllabus details click on the link below
