UPSC released CDS 2 2024 exam day guidelines along with the admit card on August 23, 2024. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 1, 2024. Check below CDS exam day guidelines to know the dress code, important documents required, and many more.
CDS Exam Day Guidelines
CDS 2 exam day guidelines 2024 were released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). CDS 2 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 1, 2024. CDS exam time for English paper is 9.00 am to 11.00 am, 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm for GK, and 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm for Elementary Mathematics. Candidates who are appearing for the CDS exam must carefully go through the CDS 2 exam day instructions and guidelines that are issued by UPSC. This will help candidates avoid any last-minute mistakes or confusion. Candidates must abide by the CDS exam day guidelines 2024, ranging from the dress code to the required documents to carry stationery items that are needed during the exam, and so on. Go through the CDS exam day guideline 2024 to know about what to bring, what not to bring, during the exam, and general tips for the entrance exam.
Also Read: CDS 2 Exam 2024 Live Updates
CDS Shift Timing 2024
CDS shift timing for different subjects has been given below for the candidates. Along with the CDS 2 shift timings, the candidates must check the CDS 2 exam schedule on the official website to avoid missing any CDS 2 exam event for 2024.
Q: What are the exam dates for CDS 2025 exam?
The Union Public Service Commission released the exam calendar for the year 2025. According to the UPSC CDS calendar the CDS 1 2025 application form and the notification was released on December 11, 2024 and the last date to apply was January 1, 2025 (extended). The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. On the other hand the CDS 2 exam application and notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The application remained active till June 17, 2025. However, the exam for the CDS 2 2025 will be conducted on September 14, 2025.
The candidates must be aware that these dates are released by UPSC through exam calendar. There are slight chances that the exam dates get changed due to any circumstance. However, the candidates must prepare for the CDS exams according to these exam dates.
Q: Is the CDS 1 notification released for 2025?
The CDS 1 notification 2025 was released by UPSC on December 11, 2024, on the official website, along with the release of the CDS 1 2025 application form. Candidates who are interested in applying for the CDS 1 exam will be allowded to apply for it until January 1, 2025. The exam for CDS 1 2025 will be conducted on April 13, 2025. The candidates who will qualify for the CDS exam will be called for the CDS interview which will be taken to test the mental and physical strength of the candidates. The candidates who are searching for the medical and physical parameters for qualifying for the CDS 1 exam can click the link to get the specific parameters Link for CDS medical and Physical strength
Direct Link for the Information of Eligibility Criteria
Q: When will CDS 1 notification for 2025 be released?
The authority released the revised annual calendar for CDS on the official website. The CDS 1 notification for 2025 has been released on December 11, 2024 and the last date to apply was January 1, 2025. The CDS 1 examination 2025 will be held on April 13, 2025.
| Paper | Exam Timings |
|---|---|
| English | 9.00 am to 11.00 am |
| GK | 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm |
| Elementary Mathematics | 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm |
CDS Exam Day Guidelines 2024
Candidates can check below CDS exam day guidelines released by UPSC:
- UPSC CDS 2 admit card was released by UPSC. Candidates should check the e-admit card carefully and bring discrepancies, if any, to the notice of UPSC immediately
- Candidates should mention their name, roll number, registration ID, name and year of exam while raising any issue with UPSC
- Candidates must bring their admit cards along with the original photo identity card. Candidates must preserve their admit cards till the declaration of final results
- Candidates must enter the exam hall at least 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the CDS exam. Entry to the examination venue closes 10 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of the exam in each session
- Candidates should note that they will not be allowed to appear at any other venue except the venue mentioned in the e-admit card
- Mobile phones, calculators, or any electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the exam centre premises
- There is a penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective-type question papers
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- Answers should be marked by a black ballpoint pen
- Candidates are advised not to bring any valuables/costly items to the examination hall
- Candidates whose photographs on the e-admit card are not clear, have to bring photo-identity proof such as an Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter Card, and three passport-size photographs one for each session for appearing in the exam with an undertaking
- Wearing of mask/face cover is mandatory for all candidates. Candidates without masks/face covers will not be allowed entry into the exam centre
- Candidates will have to remove their masks for verification, whenever required by the examination functionaries
- Candidates need to carry their own hand sanitizers (small size) in a transparent bottle
- Candidates need to follow COVID-19 norms of social distancing as well as personal hygiene inside the CDS exam centre
CDS Exam Pattern
The CDS exam pattern is divided into the written exam and SSB interview. The UPSC CDS exam pattern of written exam for IMA, INA, AFA is different from OTA. The written exam of IMA, INA, and AFA comprises three sections- English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. The total marks allotted to the test are 300. The total exam duration for IMA, INA, and AFA is six hours (each section is for two hours). The written exam of OTA comprises two sections- English and General Knowledge. The total marks allotted to the written exam of OTA are 200. The duration of the written exam is four hours (each section is for two hours). The standard of the topics in the CDS syllabus for Elementary Mathematics is of Class 10 level. The standard of papers for other subjects is of graduation level.
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Q: When will the CDS 1 2025 exam be conducted?
The Union Public Service Commission released the CDS 1 exam date 2025 on the official website. The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. The candidates must be aware that these dates are released by UPSC through the exam calendar. However, the candidates can prepare for the CDS exams according to the exam date.
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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.
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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?