Syllabus of Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam

Syllabus of Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam


UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts Exam for Combined Defence Services (CDS).


The Syllabus of Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam are....



Name of Subject
Paper I General English
Paper II General Knowledge
Paper III Mathematics


A. Paper-I - English Syllabus

  • Comprehension passages 
  • Synonyms and antonyms 
  • Fill in the blanks 
  • Error spotting 
  • Sentence improvement 
  • Jumbled sentences 
  • Idioms and phrases 
  • Vocabulary 
  • Grammar and usage 
  • Parts of speech 
  • Direct and indirect speech 
  • Active and passive voice 
  • Rearrangement of sentences 
  • Cloze test


B. Paper II - General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs -Important national and international events, sports, awards and prizes, books and authors, and important developments in politics, finances and social. 
  • History -Ancient, medieval and modern history of India, development of national movement and nationalism in India. 
  • Geography -Physical, social, and economic aspects of geography, including Indian geography and world geography. 
  • Indian Polity -Constitution of India, political system, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. 
  • Economic and Social Development -sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, citizenship, social entrepreneurship and more. 
  • General Science -Developments in the field of science and technology, including space technology, biotechnology, and computer technology. 
  • Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity -onservation, pollution and degradation, environmental assessment and climate change. 
  • Defence and Security Issues -Current affairs related to national security, internal and external threats, and the role of the military.


Paper III - Mathematics

Number System - Natural numbers, numbers, numbers and real numbers. Basic operations, addition, subtraction, division, division, square root, fractions. Easy way, time and distance, time and work, percentage, application of simple and compound interest, profit and loss, price and proportion, change.


Elementary Number Theory - Classification algorithm. Prime and Compound Numbers, Divisibility Test with 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11, Factors and Factors, Factoring Theorem, H.C.F. and L.C.F., Euclidean Algorithm, Base 10 Logarithms, Logarithm Law.


Algebra - simple functions, simple factors, quotient theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M, Polynomial theory, solution of quadratic equations, the relationship between roots and coefficients (only real roots), Simultaneous linear equations with two unknowns - analytical and graphical solutions, Bivariate simultaneous linear inequalities and their solutions, Practical problems involving two equal equations or two variable inequality or four equations with one variable and their solutions, Arrange and adjust words, suggestions about thoughts and events, law.


Trigonometry - Simple trigonometric symbols for sine ×, cosine ×, tangent × sin ×, cos × and tan × at 0° × 90° × = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°, Use of trigonometric tables, A simple case of altitude and distance..


Geometry - Lines and angles, planes and plane shapes, theorems: (i) product of angles, (ii) parallel lines, (iii) sides and angles of triangles, (iv) congruent triangles, (v) similar triangles, (vi) medians and coincidence of heights, (vii) vertex, edge and diagonal properties of parallelograms, rectangles and squares, (viii) ) circles and their properties such as tangent and normal, (ix) loci.


Measure - Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, and circles. The area of ​​the shape can be divided into this shape (map), the surface area and volume of the cuboid, the outer area and volume of the right cone and cylinder, and the area surface and volume of one.


Statistics - Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation polygons / histograms / bar charts /pie charts etc.





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SSC Junior Engineer ExamSSC Junior Translators ( Hindi & English ) Exam
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UPSC Civil Services ExaminationUPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) Exam
UPSC IFS ( Indian Forest Service )UPSC NDA & ND
UPSC CGS & Geologist ExamUPSC IES and ISS Exam
UPSC Central Police Forces (AC) ExamUPSC Combined Medical Service(CMS) Exam
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Indian Army TGC (Technical Graduate Course)Indian Army Havildar Education in Group ‘X’ & Group ‘Y’
Indian Army NCC Special Entry SchemeIndian Navy SSC Officer
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