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46 Combined Defence Services (CDS) Previous papers documents (2018–2026) — each from the commission's official PDF or its archived copy.

2026

6 updates

14 Sept 2026
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2026
file: QP-CDSE-II-26-ENGLISH-140926.pdf
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14 Sept 2026
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2026
file: QP-CDSE-II-26-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-140926.pdf
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14 Sept 2026
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2026
file: QP-CDSE-II-26-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-140926.pdf
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13 Apr 2026
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2026
file: QP-CDS-I-26-ENGLISH-130426.pdf
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13 Apr 2026
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2026
file: QP-CDS-I-26-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-130426.pdf
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13 Apr 2026
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2026
file: QP-CDS-I-26-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-130426.pdf
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2025

6 updates

15 Sept 2025
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2025
file: QP-CDSE-II-25-ENGLISH-150925.pdf
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15 Sept 2025
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2025
file: QP-CDSE-II-25-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-150925.pdf
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15 Sept 2025
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2025
file: QP-CDSE-II-25-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-150925.pdf
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15 Apr 2025
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2025
file: QP-CDSE-I-25-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-150425.pdf
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15 Apr 2025
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2025
file: QP-CDSE-I-25-ENGLISH-150425.pdf
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15 Apr 2025
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2025
file: QP-CDSE-I-25-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-150425.pdf
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2024

3 updates

2 Sept 2024
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2024
file: QP-CDSE-II-24-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-020924.pdf
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2 Sept 2024
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2024
file: QP-CDSE-II-24-ENGLISH-020924.pdf
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2 Sept 2024
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2024
file: QP-CDSE-II-24-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-020924.pdf
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2023

6 updates

4 Sept 2023
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2023
file: QP-CDSE-II-2023-EleMath-04092023.pdf
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4 Sept 2023
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2023
file: QP-CDSE-II-2023-Eng-04092023.pdf
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4 Sept 2023
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2023
file: QP-CDSE-II-2023-GK-04092023.pdf
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17 Apr 2023
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2023
file: QP-CDSE-I-23-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-170423.pdf
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17 Apr 2023
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2023
file: QP-CDSE-I-23-ENGLISH-170423.pdf
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17 Apr 2023
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2023
file: QP-CDSE-I-23-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-170423.pdf
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2022

6 updates

5 Sept 2022
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2022
file: QP-CDS-II-22-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-050922.pdf
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5 Sept 2022
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2022
file: QP-CDS-II-22-ENGLISH-050922.pdf
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5 Sept 2022
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2022
file: QP-CDS-II-22-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-050922.pdf
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12 Apr 2022
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2022
file: QP-CDS-I-22-ELEMENTARY-MATHEMATICS-120422.pdf
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12 Apr 2022
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2022
file: QP-CDS-I-22-ENGLISH-120422.pdf
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12 Apr 2022
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2022
file: QP-CDS-I-22-GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-120422.pdf
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2021

3 updates

16 Nov 2021
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2021
file: QP-ELEMATH-CDS-EXAM-II-2021-161121.pdf
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16 Nov 2021
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2021
file: QP-ENGL-CDS-EXAM-II-2021-161121.pdf
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16 Nov 2021
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2021
file: QP-GK-CDS-EXAM-II-2021-161121.pdf
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2020

3 updates

Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2020
file: CDS_I_2020_EL_MATHS.pdf
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Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2020
file: CDS_I_2020_ENGLISH.pdf
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Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2020
file: CDS_I_2020_GK.pdf
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2019

6 updates

on site by Sept 2019
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2019
file: QP-CDS-I-2019-EleMath.pdf
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on site by Sept 2019
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2019
file: QP-CDS-I-2019-GK.pdf
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on site by Sept 2019
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2019
file: QP-CDS-II-19-ELE_MATHS.pdf
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on site by Sept 2019
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2019
file: QP-CDS-II-19-ENGLISH.pdf
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on site by Sept 2019
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2019
file: QP-CDS-II-19-GEN_KNOWLEDGE.pdf
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on site by Sept 2019
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2019
file: QP-CDS-I-2019-English.pdf
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2018

1 update

on site by Nov 2018
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2018
file: QP-CDS-I-18-GK-C.pdf
Archived copy ↗upsc.gov.in · retired site

Undated

6 updates

Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS)
file: CDS_1_17_GK_NEW.pdf
Archived copy ↗upsc.gov.in · retired site
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS)
file: CDS_1_ENGLISH.pdf
Archived copy ↗upsc.gov.in · retired site
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS)
file: CDS_1_17_MATH.pdf
Archived copy ↗upsc.gov.in · retired site
Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS)
file: CDS-I-21-Elem_Maths.pdf
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Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS)
file: CDS-I-21-ENGLISH.pdf
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Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS)
file: CDS-I-21-Gen_Knowledge.pdf
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When was the latest Combined Defence Services (CDS) Previous papers released?

The newest Previous papers is dated 14 Sept 2026: "Question paper · Combined Defence Services (CDS) · 2026". The PDF link above opens the official source.

How many years of Combined Defence Services (CDS) Previous papers are available?

46 official documents covering 2018–2026, listed by year above.

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