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CDS 2023 Exam Pattern: 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 below.

Last updated: 2023/08/28 at 5:06 PM
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UPSC CDS 2023 EXAM Pattern
UPSC CDS 2023 EXAM Pattern
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CDS 2023 Exam Pattern: The Union Public Service Commission conducts various prestigious exams and among them, the most popular exam is the UPSC CDS 2023 Exam. The commission will conduct the CDS 2 Exam on September 3, 2023.

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Contents
CDS 2023 Exam Pattern HighlightsCDS Exam Pattern 2023 for INA, IMA, and IAFA CDS Exam Pattern 2023 for OTACDS Marking SchemeCDS SSB Interview 2023 Key PointsCDS 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

The CDS 2 2023 will be conducted offline via OMR sheets. Through this exam, candidates are admitted to the Indian Military Academy, the Indian Naval Academy, the Indian Air Force Academy, and the Officers Training Academy for military training. The CDS IMA, IAFA, and INA exams consist of 3 sections, while the CDS OTA exam consists of 2 sections.

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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.

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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.

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

CDS Exam Pattern 2023 for INA, IMA, and IAFA

The UPSC CDS 2023 Selection Process and exam pattern for the Indian National Academy, Indian Military Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy are similar. Candidates who will appear for the exam should be aware of the updated CDS Syllabus 2023.

Candidates applying for INA, IMA, and IAFA will have to clear a written test, which will be conducted offline. The exam comprises three major sections: English, general knowledge, and elementary mathematics. Each section consists of 100 marks. Candidates will have 2 hours to finish each section.

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

For CDS preparation, candidates can refer to some of the top CDS books, such as High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin, Mathematics for CDS by R.S. Aggarwal, and General Awareness by Manohar Panday.

CDS Exam Pattern 2023 for OTA

Candidates applying for the CDS OTA will have to appear in the Written Test that will be conducted offline. The CDS Exam Pattern for OTA consist of 2 sections English and general knowledge. Each section consists of 120 questions with a total of 100 marks. For each incorrect answer, 1/3 of the marks will be deducted.

SectionsExam DurationTotal QuestionsTotal Marks
English2 Hours120100
General Knowledge2 Hours120100
CDS OTA Exam Pattern

CDS 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 SSB Interview 2023

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 to fill 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

Q. Is there any negative marking in the UPSC CDS 2023 Exam?

A. Yes, for each incorrect answer, 0.33 marks will be deducted.

Q. Will there be negative markings for unattempted questions?

A. No, there will be no negative marking.

Q. How many stages are there in the CDS SSB Interview Round?

A. There are 2 stages in the CDS SSB Interview Round.

Q. What is the weightage of the CDS SSB Interview Round?

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

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

A. No, the questions will be objective in nature.

Q. What is the CDS exam syllabus?

Ans. The CDS Syllabus includes 3 subjects English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.

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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?

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    • 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?

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    • 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?

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    • 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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