CDS Previous Year Papers 2022: CDS 2022 is a national-level competitive exam held twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for the armed forces such as the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The CDS selection process consists of two stages: a written exam and an SSB interview. Candidates are finalised based on their performance in both stages.

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Solving the CDS previous question papers will help the applicants in carving out an appropriate strategy to attempt the exam. These previous year’s question papers would help in understanding the type and level of questions asked in the examinations. Scroll down to know more about the CDS Previous Year Papers.

UPSC CDS Previous Year Papers

Candidates preparing for the exam can find the UPSC CDS previous year questions papers PDF for the year 2017 to 2021 below:

CDS 2 2021 Exam Paper

The CDS 2 2021 exam papers are given below:

Exam Name	Question Paper link
CDS 2 2021 English Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 2 2021 General Knowledge Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 2 2021 Elementary Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here

Steps to Take CDS Mock Test

Access the unlimited free CDS mock test from Embibe and improve your preparation level. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to take the CDS free mock test series:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., Embibe.
• 2nd Step: Use your mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Select your Goal as ‘Defence’ under Government Job section.
• 4th Step: Click Next and select ‘UPSC CDS’.
• 5th Step: Click Next and select your preferred language.
• 6th Step: Once done, click on the mock test links to take the TEST.

CDS I 2021 Exam Paper

The CDS I exam papers of 2021 for all three papers are as under

Exam Name	Question Paper link
CDS 1 2021 English Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 1 2021 General Knowledge Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 1 2021 Elementary Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here

CDS 2 2020 Exam Paper

The CDS 2 exam papers PDF 2020 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link
CDS 2 2020 English Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 2 2020 General Knowledge Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 2 2020 Elementary Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here

CDS 1 2020 Exam Paper

The CDS 1 exam papers of 2020 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link
CDS 1 2020 English Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 1 2020 General Knowledge Question Paper	Click Here
CDS 1 2020 Elementary Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here

CDS 2 2019 Exam Paper

The CDS 2 exam papers of 2019 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link	Answer key
CDS 2 2019 English Question Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 2 2019 General Knowledge Question Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 2 2019 Elementary Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here	Click Here

CDS 1 2019 Exam Paper

The CDS 1 exam papers of 2019 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link	Answer key
CDS 1 2019 English Question Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 1 2019 General Knowledge Question Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 1 2019 Elementary Mathematics Question Paper	Click Here	Click Here

CDS 2 2018 Exam Paper

The CDS 2 exam papers of 2018 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link	Answer key
CDS 2 2018 English Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 2 2018 General Knowledge Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 2 2018 Elementary Mathematics Paper	Click Here	Click Here

CDS 1 2018 Exam Paper

The CDS 1 exam papers of 2018 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link	Answer key
CDS 1 2018 English Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 1 2018 General Knowledge Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 1 2018 Elementary Mathematics Paper	Click Here	Click Here

CDS 2 2017 Exam Paper

The CDS 2 exam papers of 2017 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link	Answer key
CDS 2 2017 English Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 2 2017 General Knowledge Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 2 2017 Elementary Mathematics Paper	Click Here	Click Here

CDS 1 2017 Exam Paper

The CDS 1 exam papers of 2017 for all three papers are as under:

Exam Name	Question Paper link	Answer key
CDS 1 2017 English Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 1 2017 General Knowledge Paper	Click Here	Click Here
CDS 1 2017 Elementary Mathematics Paper	Click Here	Click Here

Benefits of Solving CDS Previous Year Papers

The various advantages of solving CDS previous year papers are:

• Solving CDS exam papers will help you understand the difficulty level of the exam.
• You will be able to figure out the importance of various topics.
• You will get to know where you are standing and what are your strengths and weaknesses.
• It will help you improve your overall test-taking strategies, like time management and question selection.

So, now you have all the CDS previous year papers and you know how solving these papers can help you in your preparation. Make the best use of these resources and take your preparation to the next level.

FAQs on CDS Previous Year Papers 2022

The frequently asked questions related to the UPSC CDS previous year papers are given below:

Q.1: Is there any benefit of practicing UPSC CDS Previous Year Papers?
Ans: Candidates should solve previous year’s papers to practice for the UPSC CDS exam. Through this, they can know about the types of questions and difficulty level of the exam. Accordingly, they can practice effectively for the exam.

Q.2: Is there a chance of questions being repeated from UPSC CDS Previous Year Papers?
Ans: There will not be exact questions, but the same type of questions might get repeated from UPSC CDS Previous Year Papers.

Q.3: How many previous year papers should I answer?
Ans: It is advisable that candidates answer at least the past 4 years question papers for good practice.

Q.4: Where can I find UPSC CDS Previous Year Papers?
Ans: You can find CDS question papers for past years at Embibe. We have provided free UPSC CDS question paper PDFs that you can download anytime and start preparing for the exam.

Q.5: How do UPSC CDS previous year papers inculcate test-taking skills?
Ans: Candidates will be able to learn time management, accuracy, speed and attempt strategy by solving UPSC CDS question papers.

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