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Best CDS Coaching in Lucknow
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted by UPSC to recruit entry level officers in Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy and Officer’s Training Academy. It is conducted twice a year as CDS-I will be held on 13th April, 2025 .
Best Features of TDA Best CDS Coaching in Lucknow are listed as:
- We conduct periodic test to Evaluate your performance
- Download of previous year question papers and solution from.
- We provide Motivational and educational blogs.
- Upto date Notification related with current entries in defence.
- Tricks and Tips update before every exams.
- Valuable feedbacks from students are invited.
- Compatible small size batch so teacher can focus over each and every individual.
- Arrangement of Doubt removal counter after class
- Every month unit test arrangement
- Arrangement of Open session for students
- Arrangement of Orientation session by director sir.
- Conference arranged by officers for SSB interview
- Availability of hostel facility for outsiders
UPSC CDS 2025 Highlights
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Exam |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a Year |
| Exam Type | National Level Recruitment Test |
| Number of Vacancies | 418 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| CDS Helpdesk | 011-23098543 / 23385271 / 23381125 / 23098591 |
UPSC CDS Exam Dates 2025
UPSC has announced exam dates for both CDS I and CDS II. Candidates can check the official exam schedule below:
| Events | CDS I 2025 |
|---|---|
| Release of UPSC CDS Notification | 11th Dec, 2024 |
| Registration Began on | 11th Dec, 2024 |
| Last day to fill CDS Application Form | 31st Dec, 2024 |
| Issue of CDS Admit Card 2020 | March 2025 |
| CDS I 2020 Exam Date | 13th April, 2025 |
EXAMINATION DETAILS
| SUBJECT | DURATION | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH | 2 hour | 100 |
| GENERAL ABILITY | 2 hour | 100 |
| MATHEMATICS | 2 hour | 100 |
SUBJECTS COVERED
| PAPER – I (ENGLISH) TOPICS COVERED | PAPER-II (GENERAL KNOWLEDGE) TOPICS COVERED | PAPER -III (ELEMENTARY MATHS) TOPICS COVERED |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Synonyms | 1. History | 1. Algebra |
| 2. Antonyms | 2. Civics | 2. Trigonometry |
| 3. Ordering of Words | 3. Geography | 3. Statistics |
| 4. Ordering of Sentences | 4. Physics | 4. Arithmetic |
| 5. Comprehension | 5. Chemistry | 5. Mensuration |
| 6. Spotting Errors | 6. Biology | 6. Geometry |
| 7. Current Affairs | ||
| 8. Economics |