CDS: last year's question papers

You can download or watch last year's question papers of Cds at the following links: http://uploading.com/files/get/3e2c224b/ENGLISH.pdf http://uploading.com/files/get/982ff34f/GK.pdf http://uploading.com/files/get/d8269e93/MATHS.pdf

CDS: e-Admit cards

Candidates appearing for CDS-2 Entrance exam, can download their admit cards at the link below: http://upscadmitcard.nic.in/main.aspx

CDS: e-Admit cards

Candidates appearing for CDS-2 Entrance exam, can download their admit cards at the link below: http://upscadmitcard.nic.in/main.aspx

Indian Air Force: AFCAT

To join Indian Air Force, through any entry other than NDA & CDS and for all branches candidates have to undergo AFCAT. The test is conducted twice in a year in Feb. and Sept. Advertisements inviting applications for AFCAT are out in June and Dec. Here is same first entrance test, then SSB, followed by medical tests and finally merit list. NCC entry: Air. Sqn NCC Senior division 'C' certificate holders have to apply through DG NCC/ respective NCC Air Squadron. They would then appear for AFCAT.

CDSE: syllabus

 Standard and Syllabus of the Examination.

Standard :

The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be of Matriculation level.

The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as may be expected of a graduate of an Indian University.

CDS Exam Syllabus 2012 :

English ( Code No. 01 )

The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of words.

General Knowledge ( Code No. 02 )

General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject.

The paper will also include questions on History of India and Geography of a nature which candidate should be able to answer without special study.

Elementary Mathematics ( Code No. 03 )

Arithmetic :

Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions.

Unitary method-time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.

Elementary Number Theory- Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2,3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors.

Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.

Algebra

Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients ( Only real roots to be considered ).

Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions.

Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions.

Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices.

Trigonometry :

Sine x, cosine x, Tangent x when 00 ≤

x ≤ 900 Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 00, 300, 450, 600 and 900

Simple trigonometric identities.

Use of trigonometric tables.

Simple cases of heights and distances.

Geometry :

Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on

1. Properties of angles at a point

2. Parallel lines,

3. Sides and angles of a triangle,

4. congruency of triangles,

5. Similar triangles,

6. Concurrence of medians and altitudes,

7. Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square

8. Circles and its properties including tangents and normals,

9. Loci.

Mensuration :

Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.

Statistics :

Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.

Mensuration :

Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.

Statistics :

Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.

Intelligence and personality test :

In addition to the interview the candidates will be put to Intelligence Tests both verbal and non-verbal, designed to assess their basic intelligence.

They will also be put to Group Tests such as group discussions, group planning, outdoor group tasks, and asked to give brief lectures on specified subjects.

All these tests are intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his / her intellectual qualities but also his / her social traits and interests in current affairs.

CDSE

Entry to Indian Defence after graduation is through CDSE, through IMA, Dehradun of Army; the Naval Academy, Goa for Indian Navy; and the Air Force Acadmy, Hyderabad, for Air Force as permanent commissioned officer. entry is also possible through Officers Training Academy, Chennai as SSC officers.

Combined Defense Service Exam is conducted by the UPSC for selecting eligible candidates in IMA, INA, AFA and OTA courses. Both male and females can apply for the programme. Those who clear the examination can get admissions in any of the courses. The test is usually held in the February and August months annually.


First there is an entrance test. candidates clearing the entrance test will have appear in SSB.And the candidates recommended by SSB will appear for medical tests. Then a merit list is made and qualifying canidates can join there desired courses.

The question pattern for the exam comprises of objective type questions. The examination question paper consists of questions on English and General Awareness. For the IMA, AFA and INA, questions on elementary Maths will also be included. The exam carries 300 marks except OTA test, which is for 200 mark

The qualification criterion for applying for the examination is different for different programes. In order to apply for the IMA & OTA programmes, the candidates should be graduates from any disciplines, but should be from a recognized University. The students are required to be graduates in either Physics or Mathematics or BE / B.Tech in Engineering to apply for the courses in Naval or Air Force Academy. Aspirants who are appearing for the final year of qualifying exam are also eligible. The candidates should not be below the age of 19 years. The upper age limit for applying the military course is 24 years, naval 22 years, Air force 23 years and Officers’ training course is 25 years. In addition to the above requirements, the aspirants need to be physically fit in terms of the Physical Standards.

The applications for the exam are issued in the UPSC regional offices. The details regarding the issue of forms and date of examinations would be published in all leading employment dailies. The official website also provides the sufficient information regarding the test.

• Address: Information Systems Wing, Union Public Service Commission
• Dholpur House, New Delhi - 110-069
• Website URL: http://www.upsc.gov.in