The syllabus of the CDS exam is mainly divided into three subjects: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
To become an officer in the army, the first step is to clear the CDS written examination. Then, the candidates also have to clear the SSB interview.
After secondary and senior secondary exams in India, several students aspire to become government officers. While many prepare for the civil service examination (CSE), there are some who aspire to serve the Indian army as well. The Combined Defence Services (CDS), for the post of captain in the Indian Army, is among the most competitive exams in the country and is also organised by the Union of Public Commissions (UPSC). Every year, thousands of candidates appear for the exam. After the written exam, candidates have to appear for the interview as well, which is conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB).
To become an officer in the army, the first step is to clear the CDS written examination. Then, the candidates also have to clear the SSB interview. To do so, a large number of students take coaching classes as well. So, today we will talk about some of the most important books for the CDS examination.
CDS Examination Syllabus
The syllabus of the CDS exam is mainly divided into three subjects: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. These subjects make up the core of the exam, and students have to mainly focus on them.
English: The English section has been designed to test the basic vocabulary, grammar, and command of the English language of the candidate. Some of the important books for this are as follows:
High School English Grammar and Comprehension – Ren Martin
Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
Objective General English – SP Bakshi
General Knowledge: The General Knowledge section in the CDS exam is meant to assess the knowledge of the candidates in the context of events and happenings around the world. Apart from current affairs, questions are also asked about Indian history, geography, and basic science. Some important books for the preparation of general knowledge are as follows:
General Awareness – Manohar Pandey (Arihant Prakashan)
Manorama Yearbook – Philip Mathew
Competition Darpan
Newspaper
Mathematics: The CDS examination also has mathematics. This is mainly to test the basic quantitative abilities of the candidates. Some of the most important books for basic mathematics are as follows:
Mathematics for CDS- RS Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams- RS Aggarwal
Pathfinders for CDS- Arihant Publications