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UPSC CDS-I 2026 — Syllabus

Last Updated

9th May 2026

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Section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UPSC CDS-I 2026 — Syllabus.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UPSC CDS-I 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

Department

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Stage Level

National

Syllabus Content

Section	Topics
EnglishEnglish	Reading comprehension; Cloze test; Spotting errors; Sentence improvement; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Para-jumbles; Fill-in-the-blanks.Reading comprehension; Cloze test; Spotting errors; Sentence improvement; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Para-jumbles; Fill-in-the-blanks.
General KnowledgeGeneral Knowledge	Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern; Geography of India & World; Indian Polity & Constitution; Indian Economy; Science & Technology; Defence-related current events; Sports; Awards.Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern; Geography of India & World; Indian Polity & Constitution; Indian Economy; Science & Technology; Defence-related current events; Sports; Awards.
Elementary Mathematics (IMA / INA / AFA only)Elementary Mathematics (IMA / INA / AFA only)	Arithmetic — number system, fractions, percentages, ratio & proportion; Algebra — linear and quadratic equations; Trigonometry — heights & distances; Geometry — triangles, circles, polygons; Mensuration — areas and volumes; Statistics — bar charts, pie charts, histograms; Time-speed-distance; SI/CI.Arithmetic — number system, fractions, percentages, ratio & proportion; Algebra — linear and quadratic equations; Trigonometry — heights & distances; Geometry — triangles, circles, polygons; Mensuration — areas and volumes; Statistics — bar charts, pie charts, histograms; Time-speed-distance; SI/CI.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree (subject-specific where required)

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

Download Instructions

To download the official syllabus PDF for UPSC CDS-I 2026 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://www.upsc.gov.in/examinations/CDSEI.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
4) Cross-check the syllabus on this page section-by-section against the source PDF; the page summarises the official content for quick revision.
5) For any clarification, refer to the FAQ section of the official website or contact the helpline listed in the notification.
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Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Additional Resources
Application Start Date	Predicted 11th December 2026Predicted 11th December 2026
Application End Date	9th January 20269th January 2026

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