The CDS 2 2024 Answer key PDF for Maths, English, and General Knowledge is shared in the article for the candidates after the few hours of the completion of an exam. The candidates can download the CDS 2 exam unofficial answer key for all sets released by Major Khalsi Classes.
CDS 2 Answer Key 2024
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted to recruit Commissioned Officers for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and OTA. The CDS 2 2024 exam is conducted on September 1, 2024. The CDS exam is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service. Candidates are chosen based on a written exam, followed by an SSB interview for IQ and personality. Following the end of an exam, many institutes offer an unofficial CDS answer key to assess performance. Major Kalshi is one of them. It also publishes the answer key for the CDS Written Exam 2024 following the exam. Scroll down to learn more about CDS 2024, as well as direct access to the answer key.
Also Read: CDS 2 Exam 2024 Live Updates
CDS 1 & 2 Exam
The UPSC conducts the CDS exams twice a year, namely CDS 1 and CDS 2. The CDS 1 exam, is held for courses beginning in January at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, and the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, as well as courses beginning in April at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. CDS 2 is, on the other hand, conducted for courses beginning in July at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, and the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.
Q: Is the CDS 1 2024 answer key released?
The unofficial answer key for the CDS 1 2024 was released on April 21, 2024. However, the official answer key will be released by the UPSC after the completion of the recruitment process. The cut off and the final merit list of the candidates who have qualified the CDS 1 2024 exam will be available along with the final answer key. The candidates must note that the UPSC does not open any answer key objection tracker. The candidates cannot raise any query against the CDS 1 answer key and no provisional answer key is for the CDS 1 exam.
Q: Is the CDS final answer key the final result or UPSC releases separate scorecard?
Q: Is the CDS 2 answer key released?
The CDS 2 answer key has been released on September 1, 2024 by various instritutes. The candidates can check their scores by comparing the answer key with the responses they have marked against the questions asked in the CDS exam. However, the answer keys that will release on September 1, 2024, will be unofficial and released by the coaching institutes. The official answer key will be relased by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) after the recruitment process gets over for the CDS 2 exam in 2024.
The CDS 2 answer key is available on this page in the form of PDF whcih can be downloaded merely by a click. The candidates are advied to compare and calculate their marks carefully as the CDS exam follows negative marking scheme.
Also Read: CDS Maths Question Paper 2024
CDS 2 Exam 2024: Highlights
Below is mentioned in detail about the CDS 2 Exam including exam level, frequency, stages, mode, etc.
| Parameters |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam |
Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Conducted by |
|
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Twice a year (April and September) |
| Exam mode |
Offline |
| Exam stages |
Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam timing |
The time allotted to each paper such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics is two hours |
| Language of question paper |
English and Hindi |
| No of questions |
Elementary Maths: 100 General English: 120 General Knowledge: 120 |
| Total marks |
Written Exam IMA, INA and AFA: 300 OTA: 200 SSB Interview IMA, INA and AFA: 300 OTA: 200 |
| Marking scheme |
One mark for the correct answer 0.33 marks deducted for wrong answers |
How to Download CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 by Major Khalsi?
Below, the steps are mentioned to download CDS answer key 2024 by Major Khalsi:
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- Visit our Shiksha website where direct links to download the CDS 2 answer key PDF have been provided.
- Select your Question Paper Set-A/B/C/D
- CDS 2 answer key 2024 will be displayed as per your question paper on the screen.
- Download the CDS 2 answer key and save it for future reference and comparison.
Also Read: CDS Cut Off 2024
CDS 2 Question Paper PDF Download 2024
The candidates will be able to download the CDS 2 question paper on September 1, 2024, in the table below:
| CDS Question Paper | CDS Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 English Question Paper | Available Soon |
| CDS 2 General Knowledge Question Paper | Available Soon |
| CDS 2 Maths Question Paper | Available Soon |
| CDS Question Paper | CDS Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 English Question Paper | |
| CDS 1 General Knowledge Question Paper | |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper | Click Here |
CDS 2 Answer Key by Major Khalsi Classes 2024
The unofficial answer key by the Major Khalsi Classes will be provided after the exam is concluded. The CDS answer key PDF will be provided in the table below:
| Paper |
All Sets Answers |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 English Answer Key (All Set) |
|
| CDS 2 GK Answer Key (Set A) |
Available Soon |
| CDS 2 Maths Answer Key |
Available Soon |
| Paper |
All Sets Answers |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 English Answer Key (All Set) |
Click Here |
| CDS 1 GK Answer Key (Set A) |
Click Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Answer Key |
Available Soon |
CDS 2 Question Paper PDF Download 2023
The candidates can download the CDS 2 question papers in the table given below:
| CDS Question Paper | CDS Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 English Question Paper | Click Here |
| CDS 2 General Knowledge Question Paper | Click Here |
CDS 1 Question Papers 2023
The candidates can check the CDS 1 Question papers for English, Maths General Knowledge in the table below:
| CDS Question Paper | CDS Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 English Question Paper | Download Here |
| CDS 2 General Knowledge Question Paper | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Question Paper | Download Here |
CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 (Unofficial)- Download Link
Major Khalsi released the unofficial answer key for CDS 2 for Maths, English, and GK all set so that students can calculate their approximate scores. The official answer key will be released by the commission after the time for raising objections is over. For the ease of candidates, we will provide the direct link to download the pdf answer.
Q: What are the benefits of CDS answer key?
Q: How can I calculate CDS marks from CDS answer key?
Q: How do I download CDS answer key 2025?
Candidates can download the official answer key of CDS, steps are mentioned below:
- Click the given links for the CDS answer key
- On a new page, the answer key opens in PDF format
- Download the answer key and save it
Q: Has the exam conducting authority released CDS written exam answer key?
Yes, the authority (UPSC) will release the CDS answer key for the written examination on the official website.
| Paper |
All Sets Answers |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 English Answer Key |
Click Here |
| CDS 2 GK Answer Key |
Click Here |
CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 (Unofficial)- Download Link
Major Khalsi released the unofficial answer key for CDS 1 for Maths, English, and GK all set so that students can calculate their approximate scores. The official answer key will be released by the commission after the time for raising objections is over. For the ease of candidates, we will provide the direct link to download the pdf answer.
| Paper |
All Sets Answers |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 English Answer Key |
Download Here |
| CDS 1 GK Answer Key |
Download Here |
| CDS 1 Maths Answer Key |
How to calculate scores using CDS Answer Key 2024?
Candidates need to follow the marking scheme to calculate the scores prescribed by the examination authority.
- There is a penalty for wrong answers, and for the correct answer, the candidate will allot the marks assigned to the particular question.
- There is a negative marking for an incorrect answer. 1/3 marks are deducted as per the CDS exam pattern.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer and a penalty of 1/3 marks will be deducted.
- If a candidate does not attempt a question, then there will be no penalty for that question.
- The scores of a candidate will be calculated by the UPSC, which is based on the number of correct answers after applying the penalty for wrong answers.
Also Read: CDS Syllabus
What is CDS Salary?
The candidates can check the stipend and the salary of the CDS posts according to their levels in the table below:
| Rank |
Level |
Salary (In INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant |
Level 10 |
56,100 -1,77,500 |
| Captain |
Level 10 B |
61,300- 1,93,900 |
| Major |
Level 11 |
69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel |
Level 12A |
1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel |
Level 13 |
1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Brigadier |
Level 13A |
1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Major General |
Level 14 |
1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale |
Level 15 |
1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| HAG Scale |
Level 16 |
2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) |
Level 17 |
2,25,000 (fixed) |
| COAS |
Level 18 |
2,50,000 (fixed) |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
If you have completed Part I and Part II of the application form for UPSC CDS and also paid, but are not able to select an exam center, then there are a few things you can do;
Check your Form:
Ensure that each required section is filled in appropriately in both parts of the application form.
Sometimes,
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
CDS 1 2025 application form correction window is available now. The authority extended the last date to apply for the CDS 1 2025. The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 was January 1, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Your sister can surely give the CDS exam. Since she is class 12 and studying Biology, she needs to complete her graduation first, as CDS exam requires candidates to be a graduate from any recognised university.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Any OBC girl is free to apply for the CDS-I examination under reservation benefits extended by the government.
The eligibility of OBCs, including girls, is similar to that of general categories regarding age and educational qualifications. However, here his age limit has been relaxed and certain seat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
You would be eligible to take the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam in April 2025 if you were between the ages of 20 and 24 on January 1, 2025. You would be 24 years old in December 2024 because your birthday is December 15, 2000, hence you would be eligible to apply for the CDS exam in April 2
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Contributor-Level 10
i have completed the part I and II status of UPSC cds form on 31st dec 2024.payment is also done but can't choose the centre what to do?