The UPSC CDS 2 2026 examination is conducted on 13 September 2026 for candidates seeking admission to IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. The question papers for English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics are made available after the respective shifts are over. The CDS 2 exam is conducted in three sessions—English from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, General Knowledge from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and Elementary Mathematics from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
CDS 2 Question Paper 2026 Out
Candidates can use the CDS 2 Question Paper 2026 to check the questions asked in the examination, compare their attempts, analyse the difficulty level and calculate their expected score with the help of the answer key.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Objective Type |
| Papers for IMA/INA/AFA | English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics |
| Papers for OTA | English, General Knowledge |
| Marks for IMA/INA/AFA | 300 |
| Marks for OTA | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Question Paper Status | To be updated after examination |
CDS 2 Question Paper 2026 PDF
The UPSC CDS 2 2026 examination is being conducted today. The CDS 2 question papers are available separately for each subject. CareerPower has shard CDS 2 English Question & GK Paper 2026 below. Similarly, Elementary Mathematics question paper will be added after its shift is over.
| Paper | Exam Timing | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| English | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Download PDF |
| General Knowledge | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM | Download PDF |
| Elementary Mathematics | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | To be Updated |
Benefits of Downloading CDS 2 Question Paper 2026
The question paper is useful for candidates because it allows them to:
- Check the questions asked in the actual examination.
- Compare their attempted answers.
- Identify questions they may have answered incorrectly.
- Calculate their expected marks.
- Understand the latest UPSC question trend.
- Identify important topics for future CDS examinations.
- Analyse the difficulty level of each section.
Candidates preparing for the next CDS examination can also use the paper as a practice resource after the official paper becomes available.
CDS 2 Exam Structure 2026
For IMA, INA and AFA
| Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 300 | 6 Hours |
For OTA
| Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 200 | 4 Hours |
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