CDS Syllabus 2026
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CDS syllabus, topic-wise
UPSC publishes the full syllabus with every notification. In brief:
English (100 marks)
- Grammar, vocabulary and usage
- Comprehension and sentence arrangement
General Knowledge (100 marks)
- Current events, history, geography, polity and economy
- General science, including everyday observation and experience
Elementary Mathematics (100 marks; not for OTA)
- Arithmetic: number system, percentage, ratio, time and work, interest
- Algebra, trigonometry, geometry and mensuration
- Statistics
The syllabus is a summary and can change with each notification. The official notification is final.
How to cover the CDS syllabus
The CDS syllabus has 3 main areas: English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks), Elementary Mathematics (100 marks; not for OTA). Finish the area that carries the most marks first, then revise the others in rotation, and take a timed mock test every week to see which topics still cost you marks.
Also read the CDS mock tests.
Free CDS tests
CDS English Mock Test 1
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Himachal GK Free Mock Test 1
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CDS: frequently asked questions
What is the CDS syllabus?
The CDS syllabus has 3 main areas: English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks) and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks; not for OTA). The topic-wise list is on this page.
How many subjects are there in the CDS syllabus?
This page groups the CDS syllabus into 3 areas: English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks) and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks; not for OTA).
Is this the official CDS syllabus?
No. It is a summary prepared for practice and can change with each notification. The official notification is final, so confirm it there.
Can I practise the CDS syllabus topic by topic?
Yes. Subject and topic tests are linked on this page, and every test runs in the real computer-based format with Hindi and English questions.
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