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CDS Previous Year Question Papers 2016-2021 PDF

The UPSC conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination twice every year for recruitment in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), and Indian Air Force Academy (AFA).


These CDS previous year question papers  will help you understand the exact level as well as the section-wise topics which carry more weightage in the exam.


Download the CDS 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 question papers PDF for all the 3 sections, i.e., Mathematics, English, General Knowledge from the links shared below to enhance your coming CDS exam preparation.


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CDS 1 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 2 2020 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 1 2020 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 2 2019 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 1 2019 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics  Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 2 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 1 2018 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 2 2017 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 1 2017 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


CDS 2 2016 Previous Year Question Paper

Elementary Mathematics Download

General Knowledge Download

English Download


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Age Limits to Appear in the CDS With Exam

19-24 Years - Indian Military Academy

19-23 Years - Naval Academy

19-23 Years - Air Force Academy

19-25 Years - Officers’ Training Academy


Educational Qualifications for CDS Written Exam

  • 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 Written Exam Marking Scheme

  • Each paper in CDS exam is of 100 marks

  • For the incorrect answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted

  • Candidates marking more than one option will be treated as incorrect

  • If a question is left unanswered there will be no negative marking


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Also Read: Important GK Notes for CDS Written Exam & Expected GK Questions for CDS Written Exam