GovernmentHigh difficulty

CDS

Combined Defence Services Examination

CDS selects candidates for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. Three papers: English (120 Q), Elementary Mathematics (100 Q), and General Knowledge (120 Q), each 120 minutes. Negative marking of 1/3 applies. OTA candidates take English and GK only.

📋 Exam Pattern

3 papers (OTA: 2 papers). Each paper 100 marks, 120 min. Negative marking: −1/3 per wrong answer. Offline (pen and paper) OMR test. Followed by SSB (Services Selection Board) interview. IMA/INA/AFA: all 3 papers. OTA: English + GK only.

Section-wise Syllabus

#SectionQuestionsTime
1English120120 min
2Elementary Mathematics100120 min
3General Knowledge120120 min
01

English

120 Q·120 min
Spotting Errors →Fill in the Blanks →Synonyms →Antonyms →One Word Substitution →Sentence Arrangement →Reading Comprehension →Idioms and Phrases →Change of Voice →Change of Speech →
02

Elementary Mathematics

100 Q·120 min
Number System →AlgebraGeometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles)Mensuration →StatisticsTrigonometrySimple and Compound Interest →Percentage →Time and Work →Time and Distance →
03

General Knowledge

120 Q·120 min
Current AffairsHistoryGeographyPhysicsChemistryBiologyEconomicsIndian PolityDefence and National Security

Practice for CDS

Start practicing the topics tested in CDS. All questions with detailed explanations.

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