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UPSC CDS 1 Question Paper 2026

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Question Paper is now available for download. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) successfully conducted the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 on 12 April 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download the set-wise question papers for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics in PDF format from trusted education portals and check the official UPSC website for updates.

The UPSC CDS 1 2026 Question Paper helps candidates analyse their performance, calculate expected scores using answer keys, understand the difficulty level, and prepare better for future attempts. Memory-based questions and coaching institute solutions are also circulating widely on the day after the exam.

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Question Paper: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Subjects	English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Question Paper Status	Released (Memory-based & Coaching PDFs)
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Purpose	Performance analysis, answer key matching & future preparation

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Question Paper Download

Subject	Download PDF
English	Download PDF
General Knowledge	Download PDF

What is UPSC CDS 1 2026 Question Paper?

The UPSC CDS 1 2026 Question Paper consists of three objective-type papers conducted in offline mode. For admission to Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA), candidates attempt all three papers. For Officers Training Academy (OTA), only English and General Knowledge papers are required.

These papers are highly useful for self-evaluation, understanding the latest question trends, and identifying strong and weak areas.

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Exam Pattern

English -120 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours
General Knowledge -120 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours
Elementary Mathematics -100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours

How to Download UPSC CDS 1 2026 Question Paper PDF?

Visit the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in or trusted education portals.
Go to the “Examinations” or “Question Papers” section.
Search for Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026.
Click on the desired subject and set.
Download the PDF and save it for analysis.

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UPSC CDS 1 Question Paper 2026 - FAQ's

Q1. When was the UPSC CDS 1 2026 exam conducted?

The UPSC CDS 1 2026 written examination was held on 12 April 2026. The question papers for English, GK and Elementary Mathematics are now available for download.

Q2. How can I download UPSC CDS 1 2026 question paper PDF?

Visit upsc.gov.in or reliable coaching websites, select the subject and set (A, B, C or D), and download the PDF directly.

Q3. Is the official UPSC CDS 1 2026 question paper released?

Memory-based and coaching institute question papers for CDS 1 2026 are released immediately after the exam. Official PDFs are made available later on the UPSC website.

Q4. What subjects are included in CDS 1 2026 question paper?

The papers include English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. OTA candidates need to attempt only English and General Knowledge.

Q5. Where can I find CDS 1 2026 set wise question paper?

Set-wise question papers (Set A, B, C, D) for all subjects are provided in the download table above.

UPSC CDS 1 Question Paper 2026: Download English, GK & Mathematics

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