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CDS
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Dreaming of becoming an officer in the Indian Armed Forces? Begin your CDS preparation with focused learning, disciplined practice and the right guidance.
At The Kargil Heights, Prayagraj, our CDS coaching programme helps aspirants prepare systematically for the Combined Defence Services written examination and develop confidence for the SSB selection process.
CDS COACHING
CDS Coaching Programme
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Preparation: CDS written examination
Includes: Classes, study material, practice sets, mock tests and doubt sessions
Next Stage: SSB interview preparation guidance
CDS Exam Syllabus
Understand the subjects, important topics and examination pattern for the Combined Defence Services examination.
View Official UPSC Notification ↗CDS Written Examination Pattern
IMA, INA and Air Force Academy: 300 marks in the written examination. OTA: English and General Knowledge only, totaling 200 marks. Each paper is objective type. Check the current UPSC notification for the applicable scheme and selection requirements.
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01 English Language, comprehension and correct usage +
The English paper tests candidates' understanding of English and their effective use of words.
Parts of speech, sentence structure and grammatical accuracy.
Synonyms, antonyms, word meanings and appropriate word usage.
Understanding passages, main ideas and contextual meaning.
Sentence correction, error identification and appropriate construction.
Idioms, phrases, usage and relationships between words.
Practice questions to improve accuracy, vocabulary and comprehension.
Preparation examples are indicative study areas; UPSC does not publish a fixed exhaustive topic checklist for English.
02 General Knowledge Current events, science, history and geography +
General Knowledge covers current events, everyday scientific observations and experience, Indian history and geography.
National and international developments, important events and issues.
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history and the freedom movement.
Physical and Indian geography, climate, resources and major geographical features.
Fundamental concepts and everyday applications of physics, chemistry and biology.
Scientific observations and experiences expected of an educated person.
Use relevant current affairs and national developments as supplementary preparation.
Defence awareness is a useful preparation area, not a separately specified paper in the official CDS written scheme.
03 Elementary Mathematics Numerical ability, algebra, geometry and statistics +
The Elementary Mathematics paper is of matriculation level. It is included for IMA, INA and Air Force Academy candidates, but not for OTA candidates.
Number systems, integers, rational and real numbers, fundamental operations, square roots, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, time and work, time and distance, interest, profit and loss, and variation.
Basic operations, factors, polynomials, remainder theorem, quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, inequalities, sets, rational expressions and laws of indices.
Trigonometric ratios, standard angles, identities, trigonometric tables, and simple heights and distances.
Lines and angles, triangles, parallel lines, congruence, similarity, quadrilaterals, circles, tangents and loci.
Areas of plane figures, surface areas and volumes of cuboids, cylinders, cones and spheres.
Collection and tabulation of data, graphical representation, measures of central tendency and related statistical concepts.
SSB Interview & Selection Process
Candidates who qualify the written examination proceed through the Services Selection Board process, subject to the applicable eligibility and selection rules. Preparation may include psychological tests, group tasks, interview practice and officer-like qualities development.
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The syllabus summary is based on UPSC Combined Defence Services examination notices. Always verify the latest notification for the current examination cycle.
UPSC CDS Examination Notification ↗UPSC Previous Question Papers ↗
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Preparation Requires Consistency
CDS preparation should not depend only on last-minute study. Candidates should build their fundamentals, practise regularly and analyse their performance throughout the preparation period.
Along with academic preparation, aspirants should remain aware of current affairs, improve time management and develop the confidence required for the next stage of the selection process.
Candidates should always refer to the latest official UPSC notification for eligibility, examination pattern, dates, vacancies and other applicable requirements.
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