CDS Question Paper 2025 OUT: Download English, Maths and GK Exam Questions Paper PDF Direct Link Here
CDS Question Paper 2025: The Union Public Service Commission conducts the exam for the Combined Defence Service on April 13, 2025, in three shifts, i.e., 9 AM to 11 AM, 12 Noon to 2 PM and from 3 PM to 5 PM. Candidates can download the question paper for English, Maths and GK through the PDF links given below.
CDS 1 Question Paper 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS examination in three shifts, i.e., English from 9 am to 11 am, GK from 12 pm to 2 pm and Elementary Mathematics from 3 pm to 5 pm. Those preparing for the CDS exam can check this page for the CDS 1 Question Paper 2025. The question papers for all exams are available in this article. The question papers are provided in a PDF. Aspirants can simply click on the PDF link to download the question papers.
CDS Question Paper 2025
The CDS paper has three paper in which English section contains 120 questions for 100 marks, the General Knowledge section contains 120 questions for 100 marks and the Mathematics section contains 100 questions for 100 marks The time duration of the exam for each shift is 2 hours. The candidates can download SET A, SET B, SET C and SET D through the table given below:
| CDS Question Paper 2025 | Download PDF |
| CDS English Question Paper (Set A) | |
| CDS English Question Paper (Set B) | |
| CDS English Question Paper (Set D) | |
| CDS GK Question Paper (Set D) | |
| CDS Elementary Maths Question Paper | PDF Download |
How to Download CDS Question Paper 2025?
Candidates can download the CDS Exam Question Paper through the following ways:
- Visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at upsc.gov.in
- Find “Question Papers” or a related section on the home page.
- Download the question paper as per the desired year and exam.
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CDS Exam Pattern 2025
The candidates can check the exam pattern for all three subjects for INA, IMA AFA, and OTA through the table given below. The exam will have objective-type questions and there shall be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
| Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy | ||
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Admission to Officers’ Training Academy | ||
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
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