CDS 2 2022 Paper Analysis Out for English, Maths & GK
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
CDS 2 2022 exam was conducted on September 4. The overall difficulty level of English and GK papers was moderate to difficult. Check here CDS 2 paper analysis 2022 for English, Maths & GK.
CDS 2 2022 Paper Analysis for English, Maths & GK
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has conducted CDS 2 2022 exam to select eligible candidates for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). CDS 1 2022 English paper was conducted from 9:00 am to 11:00 am while the General Knowledge exam was conducted from 12:00 pm to 2 pm. The Maths paper was conducted from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The English and GK papers of CDS 2 2022 were common for IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. Whereas, candidates for IMA, INA, AFA were required to attempt one more paper, i.e. Maths. According to the feedback shared by students on the English and GK papers, the overall difficulty levels of both these papers remained moderate to difficult. GK questions were asked from international events. There was a change in the exam pattern for English, last year there were 10 questions each for synonyms and anytonyms. However, this year, there were 5 questions from synonyms and no questions were asked from idioms and antonyms. Word meanings were introduced. The Maths paper of CDS 2 2022 was easy compared to last year. Maximum questions were asked from Trigonometry, Geometry and Mensuration.
We have provided below CDS 2 2022 paper analysis for English, GK and Maths. Going through the CDS exam analysis and student reaction, candidates can know the section-wise distribution of questions, weightage of topics, overall and section-wise difficulty level, number of good attempts, reviews given by students, and expected cut off. CDS 2 Maths paper analysis will be updated once the exam gets over.
Also Read: CDS 2 Exam 2022 Answer Key Live
- CDS Exam Higlights
- CDS 2 2022 Paper Analysis for English and General Knowledge
- CDS 2 Student Reaction 2022 for English and GK
- CDS 2 2022 Paper Analysis for Mathematics
- CDS 2 Student Reaction 2022 for Maths
CDS Exam Higlights
Candidates can check below some of the important highlights related to CDS exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam |
Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Conducted by |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Twice a year |
| Exam mode |
Online |
| Exam duration |
Two hours |
| Language of question paper |
English and Hindi |
| Application Fee |
INR 200 |
| Exam Purpose |
To select candidates as Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force |
| Vacancies |
339 |
| No of the test cities |
41 |
CDS 2 2022 Paper Analysis for English and General Knowledge
Shiksha visited one of the CDS exam centres to gather their feedback regarding the difficulty level of the English and General Knowledge sections. Check below the reviews shared by the students.
Deeraj Chauhan, "The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate to difficult. In GK, maximum questions were asked from current affairs and Geography. In Current Affairs mostly questions were asked from international events."
Aman Kumar said, "The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. Mostly questions were asked from current affairs. There were also questions from History, Geography, etc. In English, there were questions on Comprehension. There were no questions from idioms."
Saurav said, "The English paper was easy while I found the GK paper to be tough. In GK, mostly questions were asked from Polity, Current Affairs and Economics. Current affairs questions were based on recent events that took place in 2021 and 2022."
Sumit said, "The English paper was lengthy as well as time consuming and the GK paper was moderate. Current Affairs questions were based on the latest events. Maximum questions were asked from Biology and History."
CDS 2 Student Reaction 2022 for English and GK
Candidates can check below the feedback shared by students on the English and GK papers:
CDS 2 2022 Paper Analysis for Mathematics
The Mathematics paper carried a total of 100 questions. The duration of the exam was two hours. The total marks allotted to this paper were 100. The standard of questions in the Mathematics paper was easy compared to last year. Check below the feedback shared by students for the Maths paper.
CDS 2 Student Reaction 2022 for Maths
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Here are the list of some of the books which can help candidates in their preparation.
- High School English Grammar & Composition Edition by Wren and Martin
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- English Grammar & Composition by S.C Gupta
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The authority released a total of 453 vacancies for the CDS 2 exam 2025 for admission to the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy for courses.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
It is recommended to the candidates to reach the CDS exam centre at least one hour prior to the reporting time. The CDS exam centre allotment is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, the English section of the CDS exam is scorable if it is prepared properly. Usually the difficulty level of the exam is moderate.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates can check the cut off marks for the CDS exam by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC will release the cutoff according to the academy or course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The steps to check the CDS cut off marks is provided below:
- Visit at upsc.gov.in
- Click on the :Examination" tab
- Go to the "Cut Off Marks" dropdown menu.
- Click on the download link and save it for future reference
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes. In the CDS exam there is a negative marking. One-third mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. No mark will be deducted for unanswered questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The CDS exam is conducted in an offline mode that is in a pen-paper mode. The exam consists of objective type questions and need to mark their answers in an OMR sheet.
J
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Apart from the salary, CDS officers receive several allowances, including DA, high altitude allowance, uniform allowance, transport allowance, medical aid, accommodation, children's education allowance, etc. It depends upon the amount of salary, and it varies depending on the designation and academy
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the CDS 2 2025 age limit:
- IMA: Candidates for IMA should be unmarried and must have been born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007.
- INA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007, can apply for INA
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Contributor-Level 6