The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II) 2025 English Question Paper PDF for candidates who appeared in the test. Aspirants can now access and download the question paper directly from the official UPSC website. The English paper, held earlier this month, is one of the three key components of the CDS exam, alongside General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
I’m writing about this because the CDS exam remains one of India’s most sought-after pathways for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). The release of the official question papers helps candidates who appeared for the exam review their performance and is equally valuable for future aspirants preparing for the next CDS cycle. Access to the original paper provides clarity on exam trends, question types, and difficulty levels, which can greatly help in structured preparation.
CDS (II) 2025 English Paper PDF Released
The CDS (II) 2025 English paper was designed to assess candidates’ command of the English language, comprehension, and ability to use words effectively. The question paper consisted of 120 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks, with each question carrying equal weight. The duration of the paper was 2 hours.
Candidates can download the English paper PDF through the UPSC’s official website by following the simple steps given below. The paper is available in the “Examinations” section under ‘Previous Question Papers’ for public access.
Exam Name: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Paper Released: English
Marks: 100
Duration: 2 hours
Mode: Offline (OMR)
How to Download CDS (II) 2025 English Question Paper PDF
To make it easy for aspirants, here are the steps to download the CDS 2025 English question paper:
- Visit the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Examinations” tab on the homepage.
- Select ‘Previous Question Papers’ from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll to ‘Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025’.
- Click on the link for the English Paper PDF to download it.
Once downloaded, candidates can use the question paper for analysis, revision, or practice for the upcoming CDS (I) 2026 examination.
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