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CDS Study Material 2023: Section & Topic Wise Notes PDF

Sadia Naseem

Apr 10, 2023

CDS study material in the form of books and notes are available in the market. The candidates must check the Combined Defence Services (CDS) syllabus and exam pattern released by the Union Public Service Commission. For Indian Military, Indian Navy and Air Force Academy, the written test has 3 section whereas Officers’ Training Academy Exam is divided into 2 sections. Download the study material here. Solve CDS Previous Year Papers.

Therefore, it is advised to refer to the CDS Subject-Wise Books for better understanding. Here, candidates can find complete topic-wise study notes for each of the subjects in the PDF format for the UPSC CDS Exam. The notes provided here are free of cost and can be downloaded directly to your phone or pc. Candidates can take a look at the exam dates of all defence exams here.

English Notes

Candidates can check CDS 2 2023 Notification for detailed information about the upcoming CDS Exam.

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CDS Study Material - English Notes

English is one of the things that you must strengthen when you are preparing for the UPSC CDS Exam. It weighs about one-third of the total marks. A total of 100 questions are asked from English in the CDS Exam. Also, it is important during the CDS OTA Exam and weighs half of the weightage of the total marks.

Questions can be asked in different forms such as Sentence Improvement, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, etc. The notes provided here will help you to strengthen your English Skills and perform better in the UPSC CDS Exam.

CDS English Topics CDS English Study Materials PDF
Synonyms and Antonyms List of words with Synonyms and Antonyms with Practice Questions
Sentence Rearrangement Concepts, Types, Tips and Tricks with Examples on Sentence Rearrangements with Practice Questions
Sentence Corrections Rules with Example and Practice Questions on Sentence Correction
Reading Comprehensions Types of Passages, and Tips on Reading Comprehension with Practice Questions
Para Jumbles Tips and Tricks, Important Points, and Types with Examples on ParaJumbles with Sample Questions
Active and Passive Voice Concept, Types, Rules with Solved Questions on Active and Passive Voice with Tests
Direct and Indirect Speech Concept, Rules with Examples and Practice Questions on Direct and Indirect Speech
Error Spotting Concept with Examples and Practice Questions on Error Spotting
Fill in the Blanks Important Topics, and Tips with Practice Questions on Fill in the Blanks
Idioms and Phrases List of Idioms and Phrases with Meaning and Practice Questions
Order of Words in a Sentence Concept, Types with Solved Examples on Order of Words in a Sentence
Basics of Noun Kinds, Types, Rules with Special Cases on Nouns and Practice Questions
Basics of Verb Concept, Tips and Tricks, Rules with Important Points of Verb with Practice Questions
Basics of Pronoun Types, Concepts, Important Points and Practice Questions on Pronouns
Basics of Adjective Types, Concepts, Rules with Solved Questions on Adjective with Adjectives
Basics of Adverbs Rules with Examples, Important Points, and Practice Question
Basics of Prepositions Uses, Meanings with examples and Practice Questions on Prepositions
Basics of Conjunction Types and Concepts and Rules with examples on Conjunctions
Basics of Articles Types, Rules with Practice Questions on Articles

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CDS Study Material - Elementary Mathematics Notes

Mathematics is one of the important parts of the UPSC CDS Syllabus and weighs one-third of the total marks. It can be a challenging subject for many of the aspirants having arts background. Questions are generally asked from the basic mathematical concepts in CDS Exam and are easy to learn.

Tabulated below are the topic-wise mathematics notes that will be helpful during UPSC CDS Preparation.

Geo Notes

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CDS Study Material - Geography Notes

Geography is one of the crucial parts of the UPSC CDS Exam. Various types of questions can be asked from Geography in the General Knowledge section. Questions can be asked from Indian, World, and Economic Geography.

Candidates can find the topic-wise study notes for preparing Geography for the UPSC CDS Exam and download the PDF given below.

CDS Geography Topics CDS Geography Study Material PDFs
Indian Geography The Himalaya & Northern Plains of Physical Features of India
Indian Geography Peninsular Plateau & Coastal Plains of Physical Features of India
Indian Geography Drainage System in India
Indian Geography Types of Soil in India
Indian Geography Agriculture in India and Types of Crops
Indian Geography Crucial Lakes in India
Indian Geography Indian Climate and Weather
Indian Geography Natural Vegetation
World Geography Solar System
Indian Geography Important Dams in India
Indian Geography Mineral Resources
World Geography Peaks, Mountain Range, and Important Revers
World Geography Important Deserts
World Geography Oceans, Currents, Volcanoes and Boundaries of the countries
World Geography Interior Composition of Earth
Physical Geography Clouds with its types
History Notes

CDS Study Material - History Notes

History can be a boring topic for many of the UPSC CDS Aspirants. Also, questions are asked from Ancient, Medieval as well as Modern History topics in the CDS Exam. There are several books to take reference from such as NCERT History Textbooks.

Provided below are some of the important history notes that will help you to understand and clear the concepts. They are also worth a look during the last-minute preparation.

CDS History Topics CDS History Study Material PDFs
Ancient History Palaeolithic Age in India
Ancient History Timeline of Indian History
Ancient History Indus Valley Civilization
Ancient History Vedic Period
Ancient History Buddhism & Jainism
Ancient History Mahajanapadas & Magadha Empire
Ancient History Maurya Dynasty
Ancient History Foreign Invasions
Ancient History Gupta Dynasty
Ancient History Sangam Age
Ancient History Pallava Dynasty
Medieval History Tripartite Struggle
Medieval History Rajput States
Medieval History Vijayanagar and Bahmani Empire
Medieval History Delhi Sultanate
Medieval History Mughal Empire
Medieval History Bhakti and Sufi Movement
Medieval History Peasant Movements
Modern History Forign Travelers
Modern History Land Reforms

CDS Study Material - Science Notes

Science can be a confusing subject when you have no science background. Science questions are asked in some parts of the General Knowledge section of the UPSC CDS Exam. The questions are generally asked from the basic concepts of Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

Candidates can check the books and preparation tips for General Knowledge here. Here are some of the UPSC CDS Study Notes for the Science subject that will help you to score better marks in the exam.

CDS Topics CDS Science Study Material PDFs
Physics Coming Soon
Chemistry Chemical Reaction
Biology Coming Soon
Notes on Optics Notes on Optics
Chemical Formulas Coming Soon
GK Notes

CDS Study Material - Static GK Notes

The General Knowledge part contains questions from a varied range of topics. Questions may include topics such as India’s Firsts, Books and Authors, Indian Cities, Famous Personalities, Important Dates, Sports, etc.

The following table contains some of the important study notes for the Static GK Section that aspirants must consider going through while preparing for the UPSC CDS Exam.

CDS Static GK Topics CDS Static GK Study Materials PDFs
Firsts in India Firsts in India
Hightes, Tallests Smarterst and Largest in India Hightes, Tallests Smarterst and Largest in India
Indian Cities List of Indian Cities and their Nicknames
Famous Personalities in India Famous Personalities in India
Books and Authors Books and Authors
Important Days Important Days

Candidates who will qualify and meet the cutoff marks of CDS Exam, will be called for the SSB Interview. The interview is a 5-day process. Candidates are judged physically, mentally and psychologically as well. However, candidates must qualify the written test first.

CDS Faqs

CDS Study Material 2023 FAQs

Ques. Can I crack UPSC CDS with one year of preparation?

Ans. One year is more than enough to clear the UPSC CDS Exam in one shot with a proper preparation strategy and sources.

Ques. Is English necessary for the CDS Exam?

Ans. Yes, English is indeed important when you are preparing for the UPSC CDS Exam. 100 Questions out of a total of 300 are asked from the English language.

Ques. How to prepare for the GK Section of UPSC CDS?

Ans. GK is a very wide topic. The section contains questions from various topics such as science, history, geography, etc. Candidates can refer to the notes provided here to prepare for the GK Part of the UPSC CDS Exam.

Ques. How many attempts are permitted in the CDS exam?

Ans. The UPSC has not limited the number of attempts for the UPSC CDS Exam. The candidates can appear any number of times, given that they fulfill the eligibility and age criteria.

Ques. How to prepare for the CDS Maths Section?

Ans. Mathematics is one of the most important topics to prepare when you are aiming for UPSC CDS. The subject forms one-third part of the paper and questions are generally asked from the topics of Elementary Mathematics. Candidates must practice the mathematics sections to ace the exam.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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