CDS DETAILS

I) Objective Test :   A) English Syllabus   This section contains questions on : •   Synonyms, •   Antonyms, •   Reading Comprehension, •   Para Jumbles, •   Error Spotting, •   Jumbled Sentences, •   Sentence Correction and •   Fill in the Blanks.   B) General Knowledge Syllabus This section contains questions on : •   History •   Political Science •   Economics •   Geography •   Environmental Science •   Science & Technology •   Current Affairs   C) Elementary Mathematics Syllabus This section contains questions on :   Arithmetic •   Number System – Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal fractions. •   Unitary method – time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. •   Elementary Number Theory – Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.   Algebra   Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices.   Trigonometry   Sine x, cosine x, Tangent x when 0 < x < 90 degrees, Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 0, 30, 45, 60 and 90 degrees, Simple trigonometric identities, Use of trigonometric tables, simple cases of heights and distances.   Geometry   Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals, (ix) Loci.   Mensuration   Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.   Statistics   Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.  

1) Geography : •    NCERT class 7th to 12th •    Pearson CSAT manual •    Human & Economic Geography- Goh Chang Long •    Basic Physical Geography – K Siddhartha, Dr. S Mahapatra, S Mukherjee   2) Environmental Science: •    ABC OF BIOLOGY of class 12th C.B.S.E.-(Unit-4 [with 7 chapters] is totally based on Ecology & Biodiversity) •    NCERT class 7th to 12th •    Ecology & Environment – K Siddhartha •    Frank School Atlas   3) History : •    NCERT class 7th to 12th •    Freedom Struggle – Bipin Chandra •    Modern India – Spectrum •    Spectrum’s Facets of Indian Culture •    Centre For Cultural Resource & Training “http://ccrtindia.gov.in/performingart.php”   4) Political Science: •    NCERT FROM 7TH TO 12TH •    Lucent General Knowledge (If you read all the objective questions of Political science from Lucent then Political Science mostly will be covered ) •    “Together with of Political science” from class 11th to 12th •    Indian constitution – D.D Basu •    Constitution of India – Subhash C Kashyap •    Our Parliament – Subhash C Kashyap   5) Economics : •    Indian Economy- Dutt & Sundaram •    NCERT class 7th to 12th •    Economic Times/ Business line •    Pratiyogita Darpan-Indian Economy Extra Issue   6) Science & Technology : * TMH Manual /Spectrum * Annual reports of Min..of Science & Technology * Newsletters   7) Chemistry: •    S. Chand of 9th & 10th class •    NCERT of class 7th to 12th •    ABC of C.B.S.E.11th & 12th class   8) Physics : •    S. Chand of 9th & 10th class •    NCERT of class 7th to 12th •    ABC of C.B.S.E. 11th & 12th class   9) Biology: •    Modern’s ABC of Biology of class 12th C.B.S.E.(UNIT-1,3 & 5 is very important) •    NCERT CLASS 7th to 12th    

INTRODUCTION: The “Combined Defence Services”Examination (CDS) is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy,Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.      Only unmarried graduates are eligible to sit for the exam. Successful candidates are admitted into the respective Academies after an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).   ELIGIBILITY :   For Indian Military Academy/Officers’ Training Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent    For Naval Academy: Bachelor of Engineering    For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering   AGE LIMIT :   Indian Military Academy 18-24 years Air Force Academy 19-23 years Naval Academy 19-22 years Officers’ Training Academy 19-25 years   SCHEME OF EXAMINATION :   Indian Military Academy / Air Force Academy / Naval Academy   Subject   Marks English   100 General Knowledge 100 Elementary Mathematics  100 Total  300   <Officers’ Training Academy   Subject   Marks English   100 General Knowledge 100 Total  200      Candidates successful in the written exam are then called for an interview by a Services Selection Board which evaluates a candidate’s suitability for a career in the Indian Armed Forces.    Air Force academy candidates are tested for Pilot Aptitude Battery test [PABT]. After these tests, candidates undergone medical examination before finally admitted into the above mentioned academies, and after successful completion of training, they are inducted into the armed forces.   SSB TIPS : Two important factors of the Interview which play a decisive role are the candidate’s Knowledge and his power of Expression. He should be able to speak fluently and express him-self clearly, will score high marks. While answering the candidate should take the lead and cover as much as possible. In other words, simply saying “Yes” or “No” to a question will not suffice. The candidate should explain convincingly why he agrees or disagrees to a given proposition. He must logically and forcefully substantiate his views with valid arguments. At the SSB Interview they lay much emphasis on qualities or leadership and not merely on academic or textual knowledge. The candidate should therefore, know what the various qualities of leadership are, and how they could be highlighted by him during the interview.   Leadership Qualities : The board takes note of the following qualities, when it tries to assess the leadership ability of the candidate, as the same have been generally accepted as leadership attributes : Intellectual Attainments : The extent of knowledge in different subjects. The depth of knowledge – How deeply the candidate has studied a subject of his choice of interest? Practical Knowledge How the candidate has applied his theoretical knowledge in practical situations or how best he can solve problems. To find out this questions put forth ( Example ) may be :   1. What will you do, when you find after boarding the bus that you had forgotten to bring the money purse with you? How will you organize a Picnic?   2. What will you do if you were not selected at this interview?   3. General Knowledge – Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Burning Topics, Sports, Newspaper headlines, etc. Grasp – How quickly the candidate understands the question or the subject?   1. Fluency – No stammering, gape, etc, 2. Forceful – Lively, enthusiastic and arresting. No monotonous or dragging voice. Not speaking very fast. No affectations. 3. Logic in argument – Rational, clearheaded, analytical, systematic, proceeding step buy step and no contradictions. 4. Practical approach- Realistic and sensible, use of commonsense, alive to facts and existing limitations. 5. Convincing Ability – Speaking with sincerity and faith. Personal Traits : 1. Cheerful, pleasant and smiling disposition. 2. Liveliness – Eager, alert, inspired by urge, fired with ambition. 3. Enthusiasm, keenness and interest. 4. Dress and Turnout – Smart, clean and suited to the occasion. 5. Poise – Graceful movements. Confident approach, straight walk.   What To Do’s and Don’ts for various stages of SSB:-   Firstly, as I told you its not a competition. So when you go to ssb you meet new people, so its better you make friends and not rivals. Because what I felt, if you have better understanding and cooperation between your group then there are higher chances of more number of candidates getting recommended.   Stage 1   1. PPDT –   a) Story writing –   i) Observe the picture carefully (which many of us ignore because we are all in hurry to start making story.) ii) Make a blue print in your mind as to what you see in the picture and what will be your story. iii) The story making secrete: Cause/problem(main issue) + Solution(action oriented) + hero(that’s you). iv) Keep your story short, sweet and simple. v) Don’t waste time in writing a story for The times of India. From my side write in most layman’s language.   b) Discussion –   i) For god sake! Its a discussion, so discuss and don’t try to put each other down. ii) Aim is to come to a common story. Its better to cooperate or because its of no use cursing each other after getting S/O. iii) Don’t become a spectator there(I have seen people speaking nothing at all in discussion). Speak up, give chance to judge you. iv) And for those Heavy Machine Guns(that’s what I call them) who open fire like anything even before asked to. Hold your horses. You are doing more harm than any good to your self. Let others speak. v) Be creative, think out of box and try to make a common story by merging maximum two to three stories. vi) Don’t narrate a different story from what you have written. You can add few points, in case you could not write due to lack of time. vii) Be confident! Here you can show your communication skill and convincing ability also, if required. viii) One should know