CurrentSyllabus
CDS Exam Syllabus & Pattern
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For IMA, INA and AFA the papers are English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics, 100 marks each; OTA has English and GK only.
At a glance
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Papers | English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics |
| Marks | 100 each |
| Duration | 2 hours each |
| Negative marking | 1/3 of the question mark |
Details
Each paper lasts two hours and a wrong answer costs one-third of the marks. Written qualifiers go to the SSB interview. Check the current notice for any change.
How to use this
- Practise reading comprehension.
- Revise class 10 maths.
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