UPSC CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2024 (Out): Pattern, Marking Scheme, PDF Link & More
Combined Defence Services Exam 2026 ( CDS )
Registration - 20 May '26 - 9 Jun '26
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS 1 2024 exam on April 21, 2024. The CDS 1 maths question paper 2024 PDF is available in the article for download. The candidates can check the CDS maths previous years' question paper PDF in the article.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS 1 2024 exam on April 21, 2024, and the question paper for the exam is available for download in the article. However, the candidates preparing for the upcoming exam can check the CDS maths previous years' question paper for preparation purposes. The answer key for the CDS exam is also given in the article so that the candidates can analyse their performances.
The CDS exam is taken twice a year to enroll cadets for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). The candidates qualifying for the CDS exam are called for the SSB Interview.
To clear the CDS exam a candidate needs practice and patience and one of the best ways to practice is solving the previous years' question paper. We have provided the CDS maths previous years' question paper PDF for the candidates in the article below.
Also Read: CDS Syllabus 2024
- CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2024
- CDS Maths Previous Years Question Papers
- UPSC CDS 1 Maths Exam Analysis Video
- UPSC CDS Answer Key
- UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024
- CDS Exam Pattern 2024 for SSB Interview
- UPSC CDS Negative Marking 2024
CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2024
The candidates will be able to download the CDS 1 maths question paper in the table below after its release:
| CDS 2 Maths Question Papers | |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Maths 2024 Question Paper | Click Here |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, sometimes questions do get repeated in the CDS exam. However, the UPSC does not directly repeat the question word for word; instead, the basic part gets repeated. For example, you can SEE questions on Article 32 in different years framed differently. From the analysis of the previous year's question paper, it can be concluded that important themes get revisited in CDS. This is the same for GK, math, and English papers. This is why experts and toppers always suggest analyzing the previous year's question paper. By analyzing previous year's question Sets you can not just make a list of such repetitive themes but also understand the patterns in which questions can be framed. Hence, you must start CDS preparation by solving PYQ.
The CDS question paper for Mathematics carries a total of 100 questions. The section from which the questions are asked has been given below for the candidates: a) Profit and loss b) Elementary Number Theory: Division algorithm c) Prime and composite numbers: Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11. d) Multiples and factors e) Factorisation Theorem, etc. The candidates must go through these Maths section to secure maximum marks as these section comprise maximum marks in the question paper in the Maths section.
Yes, the examination authority will release the CDS Question Papers 2026 officially at upsc.gov.in. The question papers will be released in the form of PDF. Candidates can download the CDS question papers 2026 from this page also for free. The question papers will help candidates to check the difficulty level of the exam, questions asked, pattern changed or not, etc.
CDS Maths Previous Years Question Papers
The candidates preparing for the upcoming CDS 2024 can check the CDS maths question paper in the table below. These previous years' papers will help the candidates check their preparation level for the upcoming CDS 2 2023 exam for the maths paper:
| CDS 2 Maths Question Papers | |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2021 | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2020 | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2019 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Papers | |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2023 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2022 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2021 | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper 2019 | Click Here |
UPSC CDS 1 Maths Exam Analysis Video
Commonly asked questions
UPSC CDS Answer Key
The candidates preparing for the CDS exam using the previous years' question paper will need the answer key to analyse their performance in the exam. The candidates can download the CDS answer key through the link given below. The candidates have to compare their responses with the answer key to get the marks.
CDS Answer Key Download Link: Year Wise CDS Answer Key
UPSC CDS Exam Pattern 2024
CDS exam pattern 2024 is divided into a written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam for IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The test paper for admission to OTA comprises two sections: English and General Knowledge. Each section is held for two hours. The total marks for IMA, INA, and AFA are 300, while it is 200 for OTA. The SSB Interview for IMA, INA, and AFA carries 300 marks each while it is 200 marks for OTA. The SSB Interview procedure consists of two stages: I and II. Stage I of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT) and Interviews, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conferences.
CDS Exam Pattern 2024 for SSB Interview
The SSB Interview for IMA, INA, and AFA is for 300 marks each while for OTA, it is 200. The SSB Interview procedure consists of two stages: I and II. Only those candidates who qualify the stage I are permitted to appear in stage II. The details of both stages are given below:
- Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT)
- Stage II comprises Interviews, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and Conferences. These tests are conducted over days
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UPSC CDS Negative Marking 2024
- For the incorrect answer, 1/3 mark is deducted
- Candidates marking more than one option are treated as incorrect
- If a question is left unanswered, there will be no negative marking
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
There are various coaching institutes for CDS in Dehradun. Some of them are Doon Defence Dreamers, Centurion Defence Academy, Brigadier Defence Academy, etc. It will be better to visit personally to the coaching institutes in Dehradun, take the reviews regarding faculties, infrastructure, requiremen
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Doon Defence Dreamers as per the results and reputation is considered to be the top choice institute for the CDS preparation. But before joining any institute, it will be better to visit the campus in Dehradun, evaluate the faculty, infrastructure and the guidance provided there.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
There are several CDS coaching institutes in Dehradun which provides comprehensive written and SSB guidance. Some of the academies are mentioned below:
Centurion Defence Academy
Prasad's Banking SSC and CDS Coaching Institution
Major Kalshi Classes
Dehradun Defence School, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
The top CDS coaching institute in Dehradun include Cadets Defence Academy, often recognised for high selection rates and tailored SSB training, and Dehradun National Academy of Defence (DNAD). Candidates can check below for some of the other notable institutes -
1. Centurion Defence Academy
2. Doon De
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
In the CDS exam, a good score varies as per the academy. Generally as per the experts, 120 to 150+ in the written exam for IMA/INA/AFA and 90 to 110+ for OTA are considered to be the good score along with the strong SSB performance. Also, cutoff changes every year and candidates required a minimum
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Generally, the CDS 1 exam is considered to be moderate to difficult level as the syllabus is vast and consists of challenges which are subject specific. But as per the previous year trend it is moderate in difficulty level. With proper strategy, consistency and hard work exam can be cracked by the c
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