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UPSC CDS Syllabus
UPSC Combined Defence Services. The full UPSC CDS syllabus: 3 subjects, 6 chapters and 18 topics, with 154 flashcards written against it.
UPSC CDS subjects
UPSC CDS has 3 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
English
- Grammar · 3 topics
- Comprehension · 3 topics
General Knowledge
- Current Affairs · 3 topics
- History · 3 topics
Mathematics
- Algebra · 3 topics
- Geometry · 3 topics
UPSC CDS flashcards
154 question-and-answer cards across 3 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
UPSC CDS syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the UPSC CDS syllabus?
UPSC CDS covers 3 subjects: English, General Knowledge and Mathematics.
How many chapters and topics are in the UPSC CDS syllabus?
6 chapters and 18 topics, across 3 subjects. English is the largest subject, with 6 topics in 2 chapters.
Are there UPSC CDS flashcards?
Yes — 154 question-and-answer flashcards in 3 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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