Upsc Cds 1

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UPSC CDS 1

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13th June 2026

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This section helps candidates understand the exact subjects and topics they need to prepare for the UPSC CDS-I 2026 exam. Reviewing the syllabus before applying ensures you meet the eligibility requirements and can focus your study efforts effectively. Staying informed about the official syllabus can give you a strategic advantage in your preparation and application process.

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Apply for UPSC CDS-I 2026 recruitment; official syllabus now available for review

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UPSC CDS-I 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

UPSC CDS 1 Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree (subject-specific where required)

Important Dates

Applications open	Predicted 11th December 2026Predicted 11th December 2026
Application closes	Predicted 11th December 2026Predicted 11th December 2026

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Section	Topics
EnglishEnglish	Reading comprehension; Cloze test; Spotting errors; Sentence improvement; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Para-jumbles; Fill-in-the-blanks.Reading comprehension; Cloze test; Spotting errors; Sentence improvement; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Para-jumbles; Fill-in-the-blanks.
General KnowledgeGeneral Knowledge	Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern; Geography of India & World; Indian Polity & Constitution; Indian Economy; Science & Technology; Defence-related current events; Sports; Awards.Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern; Geography of India & World; Indian Polity & Constitution; Indian Economy; Science & Technology; Defence-related current events; Sports; Awards.
Elementary Mathematics (IMA / INA / AFA only)Elementary Mathematics (IMA / INA / AFA only)	Arithmetic — number system, fractions, percentages, ratio & proportion; Algebra — linear and quadratic equations; Trigonometry — heights & distances; Geometry — triangles, circles, polygons; Mensuration — areas and volumes; Statistics — bar charts, pie charts, histograms; Time-speed-distance; SI/CI.Arithmetic — number system, fractions, percentages, ratio & proportion; Algebra — linear and quadratic equations; Trigonometry — heights & distances; Geometry — triangles, circles, polygons; Mensuration — areas and volumes; Statistics — bar charts, pie charts, histograms; Time-speed-distance; SI/CI.