Defence aspirants who are preparing for the CDS Exam can download the UPSC CDS Exam previous year question papers with answer keys pdf files. CDS Exam previous question papers are extremely helpful for the candidates as they give us complete picture of CDS exam paper pattern and the type of questions one might face in the CDS Exam. CDS exam paper has four different sets like A, B, C, and D, but each set has similar questions in random fashion.
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You can download CDS exam question papers from year 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. If you are preparing for CDS 1 & 2 2023 Exam, you must download these previous papers and start solving it. You may also find the answer keys of these papers in this blog. For more tips on CDS exam, follow the links below.
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CDS Exam Paper Tentative Schedule: (Examination held twice a year)
- Conduct of Examination: February and November
CDS Exam Papers Age-limits
- 19-24 Years Indian Military Academy
- 19-23 Years Naval Academy
- 19-23 Years Air Force Academy
- 19-25 Years Officers’ Training Academy
CDS Exam Paper Educational Qualifications
- IMA and OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
- Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg
- Air Force Academy: B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg
CDS Examination Pattern
OVERVIEW OF THE EXAMINATION
Combined Defence Services Exam is a national level exam organized by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) to recruit candidates for Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. CDS Exam held two times in a year through offline mode (written test).
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

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CDS OTA Examination Pattern
OVERVIEW OF THE EXAMINATION
Combined Defence Services – Officers’ Training Academy Exam is a national level exam organized by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) to recruit candidates for Officers Training Academy. CDS OTA Exam is held two times in a year through offline mode (written test).
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

MARKING SCHEME

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