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
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CDS 2 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 1 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 2 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 1 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 2 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 1 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 2 2017 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 1 2017 Previous Year Question Paper
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CDS 2 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
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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