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UPSC CDS 1 examination 2025 schedule has been released today. Candidates can check CDS 1 subject-wise shift timings here

CDS 1 2025 Exam Schedule Released

CDS 1 2025 Exam Schedule Released

CDS 1 Exam 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the examination schedule for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1, 2025 today: March 27. As per the notice released, the CDS 1 exam is scheduled for April 13, 2025, and will be conducted in three shifts. As per the official notice, the CDS 1 exam timings are as follows: English from 9 to 11 AM, General Knowledge from 12:30 to 2:30 PM, and Elementary Mathematics from 4 to 6 PM.

The CDS 1 admit card for 2025 will be released on the last working day of the week preceding the exam. Candidates can download their admit card from the official website: upsc.gov.in by using their Registration Number or Roll Number along with their Date of Birth.

CDS 1 2025 Exam Schedule

Candidates can check the table to know the UPSC CDS 1 exam schedule:

Exam Dates

Time 

Subjects

Code

April 13, 2025

9 to 11 AM

English

11

April 13, 2025

12:30 to 2:30 PM

General Knowledge

12

April 13, 2025

4 to 6 PM

Elementary Mathematics

13

CDS 1 Selection Process 2025

The UPSC CDS 1 2025 selection process includes a written examination followed by an interview. The written exam will vary based on the candidate’s chosen academy: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), or Officers' Training Academy (OTA). Each paper of CDS 1 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode with a duration of two hours.

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