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CDS 2023 Exam Pattern: Number of Questions, Marking Scheme, Exam Duration and More

The Exam Pattern For OTA Is Slightly Different Than That OF IMA, IAFA, And INA. Check the Weightage of the Written Test And SSB Interview In The Article Below.

Last updated: 2023/03/10 at 1:56 PM
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UPSC CDS 2023 EXAM Pattern
UPSC CDS 2023 EXAM Pattern
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UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts various prestigious exams and among them, the most popular exam is UPSC CDS 2023 Exam. Through this exam, candidates are admitted to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy for military training.

Contents
CDS 2023 Exam Pattern HighlightsINA, IMA, and IAFA 2023 Exam PatternOfficers Training Academy 2023 Exam PatternCDS 2023 Marking SchemeCDS 2023 SSB InterviewCDS 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

The exam is conducted offline and as per the UPSC CDS 2023 Syllabus, the exam consists of various sections such as Elementary Mathematics, English, and General Knowledge. Candidates can check the weightage of each section in the article below.

CDS 2023 Exam Pattern Highlights

To get an overview of the UPSC CDS 2023 Exam Pattern, candidates can check the details in the table below.

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SpecificationsDetails
Mode of UPSC CDS 2023 ExamOffline
Number of SectionsIMA, IAFA, INA: 3 Sections
OTA: 2 Sections
LanguagesHindi and English
Exam Duration2 hours/Section
Total MarksIMA, INA, IAF: 300 Marks
OTA: 200 Marks
Type of QuestionsObjective-Type Questions
Exam Pattern Highlights

Note: The exam pattern for the Officers Training Academy is different. The written test conducted for IMA, IAFA, and INA comprises 3 sections, while the exam conducted for OTA consists of 2 sections.

INA, IMA, and IAFA 2023 Exam Pattern

The UPSC CDS 2023 Selection Process and exam pattern for the Indian National Academy, Indian Military Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy is similar. Candidates applying for these three military academies will have to clear a written test comprising 3 major sections as mentioned in the table below.

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SectionsExam DurationNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
English2 Hours120100
General Knowledge2 Hours120100
Elementary Mathematics2 Hours100100
INA, IMA, and IAFA 2023 Exam Pattern

Officers Training Academy 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates applying for the Officers Training Academy will have to appear in the Written Test that will be conducted offline. The exam will consist of 2 sections and there will be no questions from Elementary Section as discussed in the table below.

SectionsExam DurationNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
English2 Hours120100
General Knowledge2 Hours120100
Officers Training Academy 2023 Exam Pattern

CDS 2023 Marking Scheme

  • There will be a negative marking scheme in the UPSC CDS 2023 Written test.
  • The question will consist of 4 objective-type options.
  • For every wrong attempt, 0.33 marks will be deducted.
  • The question which is not attempted by the candidates will lead to no deduction in marks.
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CDS 2023 SSB Interview

The Service Selection Board Interview is conducted for all military training academies. The weightage of IMA, INA, and IAFA is different than that of OTA. Candidates must check the information in the table below.

BranchesTotal MarksStages
IMA, INA, and IAFA300
Stage 1
1. Officer Intelligence Test
2. Picture Perception and Description Test

Stage 2
1. Interview
2. Group Testing Officers Task
3. Psychology Test
4. Conference
OTA (Officers Training Academy)200Stage 1
1. Officer Intelligence Test
2. Picture Perception and Description Test

Stage 2
1. Interview
2. Group Testing Officers Task
3. Psychology Test
4. Conference
UPSC CDS 2023 Exam Pattern: SSB Interview

Key Points

  • Candidates will be evaluated by three recruiting officers, Interviewing Officers, Psychologists, and Group Testing Officers.
  • Candidates must use a black ballpoint pen for filling out the answer sheet.
  • In the SSB Interview Round, there is no sectional weightage. The marks will be given holistically.

CDS 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

How many marks will be deducted for wrong answers in the UPSC CDS 2023 Exam?

0.33 Marks will be deducted for the wrong attempt.

Will there be negative markings for unattempted questions?

No, there will be no negative marking.

How many stages are there in CDS SSB Interview Round?

There are 2 stages in CDS SSB Interview Round.

What is the weightage of the CDS SSB Interview Round?

The SSB Round conducted for IMA, INA, and IAFA consists of 300 Marks, while, for OTA it is 200 Marks.

Is there any descriptive paper in the UPSC CDS 2023 Exam?

No, the questions will be objective in nature.

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10 Comments 10 Comments
  • Zoya Khan says:
    March 10, 2023 at 4:48 PM

    What is the CDS 2023 marking schedule?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:51 AM

      The paper is divided into three divisions, each of which contains 100 questions, for the Indian Navy, Indian Military, and Indian Air Force Academies. For each accurate response, one mark will be given, and for each incorrect response, one-third of the mark will be taken away.
      There are two portions for the OTA, each with 100 questions. Again, one mark will be given for each accurate response, and one-third of the mark will be subtracted for each incorrect response.

      Reply
  • Riya Goel says:
    March 10, 2023 at 4:50 PM

    I accidentally marked two alternatives in the answer. Will I receive any points for answering that question?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:51 AM

      For that specific question, there won’t be any points awarded. The right response can only be chosen from one choice.

      Reply
  • Dhruv Yadav says:
    March 10, 2023 at 4:51 PM

    Can I use a pencil to omit an answer on the test?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:51 AM

      Only a black ballpoint pen may be used to remove circles and write specifics like the centre, subject code, roll number, etc

      Reply
  • Jitin Gupta says:
    March 10, 2023 at 4:53 PM

    What are the sections of the written CDS 2023 exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:52 AM

      There are three divisions for the Indian Naval, Indian Military, and Indian Air Force academies: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
      There are two categories for OTA: English and General Knowledge.

      Reply
  • Vansh Bedi says:
    March 10, 2023 at 4:55 PM

    What is the process for the CDS SSB Interview?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      March 14, 2023 at 9:52 AM

      Candidates must pass a battery of personality tests after passing the written examination. To assess a person’s personality, the SSB interview, often known as the “SSB,” uses a variety of tests.
      Understanding and describing images Group testing officer tasks, an interview, a conference, and a psychological test.

      Reply

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