Complete breakdown of English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, and 5-Day SSB Interview procedure.
Written Examination comprises 3 objective papers for IMA/INA/AFA and 2 papers for OTA.
| Section & Subject | Key Topic Areas | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: English | Grammar, Vocab & Comprehension | 120 | 100 |
| Paper 2: General Knowledge | Current Affairs & Static GK | 120 | 100 |
| Paper 3: Elementary Mathematics | Arithmetic & Advanced Maths | 100 | 100 |
| SSB Interview | Psychological Test, GTO & Interview | 300 |
Detailed syllabus breakdown by subject and sub-topics.
Key Sub-Topics Included:
Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary, Idioms
CDS GK paper places high weightage on international relations, defence exercises, and modern Indian history.
Elementary Maths has 100 questions in 120 minutes. Solve geometry and trigonometry with shortcut methods.
English is the highest scoring paper. Regular reading comprehension practice guarantees a 70+ score.