UPSC Releases CDS Exam-2 2025 Question Papers for Candidates

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the question papers for the Combined Defense Services (CDS) Exam-2, 2025, which took place on September 14. Candidates can download the papers from the official UPSC website. The question papers cover English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics, allowing candidates to estimate their scores using unofficial answer keys. The exam pattern includes a total of 100 marks for each paper, with negative marking for incorrect answers. A total of 453 positions will be filled through this recruitment. For detailed instructions on downloading the question papers, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Sep 17, 2025, 10:32 IST

UPSC CDS Question Paper 2025 Released

UPSC CDS Question Paper 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made available the question papers for the Combined Defense Services (CDS) Exam-2, 2025. Candidates can access and download the PDF versions of the question papers from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. The examination took place on September 14.

The released question papers encompass subjects such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates can utilize these papers along with unofficial answer keys provided by coaching centers to gauge their potential scores.

Exam Pattern Overview
Each question paper carries a total of 100 marks. The English and General Knowledge sections feature 120 objective questions, while the Elementary Mathematics section includes 100 questions. Both the General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics papers are available in Hindi and English. All papers are allotted a duration of two hours.

According to the marking scheme, incorrect answers will incur a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. If a candidate provides more than one answer for a question, it will be marked wrong, and the same penalty will apply. However, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

Recruitment Details
The exam was conducted in three sessions on the same day: English from 9 AM to 11 AM, General Knowledge from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and Elementary Mathematics from 4 PM to 6 PM. Candidates who perform well in the written examination will be invited for an interview. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 453 positions through the CDS 2 Exam 2025.

Steps to Download the Question Paper
To download the question paper, follow these steps:
1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Examinations section.
3. Click on the Active Examination option.
4. Select UPSC CDS 2 2025.
5. You will find links to download the question papers for all subjects.
6. Click on the link for the respective subject to download the question paper.

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