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CDS Syllabus 2026 — Complete Topic-Wise

3 subjects · 25 topics · Updated for 2026 exam

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Quantitative AptitudeEnglish LanguageGeneral Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

12 TopicsStudy →
Number System
7 subtopics›
Percentage
4 subtopics›
Profit & Loss
4 subtopics›
Simple & Compound Interest
4 subtopics›
Ratio & Proportion
4 subtopics›
Time, Speed & Distance
5 subtopics›
Time & Work
4 subtopics›
Geometry & Mensuration
6 subtopics›
Algebra
4 subtopics›
Trigonometry
4 subtopics›
Data Interpretation
6 subtopics›
Statistics
4 subtopics›

English Language

6 TopicsStudy →
Grammar
9 subtopics›
Vocabulary
5 subtopics›
Reading Comprehension
4 subtopics›
Sentence Correction & Improvement
5 subtopics›
Para & Sentence Based
5 subtopics›
Spotting Errors
2 subtopics›
High Difficulty: RC (analytical) · Spotting Errors · Fill in the Blanks · Ordering Sentences

General Awareness

7 TopicsStudy →
History
5 subtopics›
Geography
6 subtopics›
Polity
8 subtopics›
Economics
8 subtopics›
Science & Technology
8 subtopics›
Static GK
10 subtopics›
Current Affairs
4 subtopics›

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Tier / StageQuestionsMarksTimeMarking
tier1300300120 min+1.0 / −0.33
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects are in CDS 2026 syllabus?+
CDS 2026 has 3 subjects: Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness. Each subject has multiple topics and subtopics.
What are the most important topics in CDS?+
Focus on the topics marked HIGH PRIORITY in the syllabus above — they carry the highest weightage in CDS papers.
Is there negative marking in CDS?+
Yes, CDS has negative marking. The scheme is +1/-0.33. Avoid random guessing.