Book excerpt: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year conducts a CDS exam twice a year for candidates who wish to make their career in the defence forces-Army, Navy and Air Force. The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). The CDS selection process comprises two stages-written exams and SSB interviews. The final selection of candidates is done based on the performance in both stages. After completing training at IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA, candidates are selected for the post of Lieutenant. In 2024, Approx. 4.5 Lacs students applied for the CDS examination, the opportunity you get from the Indian Armed Forces is just limitless, which helps in enhancing your personality traits. For a youngster who is aspiring to get a job full of challenges and excitement, then there is no better job than the defence. This book aims to make aspirants exam-ready, boost their confidence and help them achieve better results in CDS. By making learning Simple, we are also making better careers and a better life for every student. Every day we are moving ahead pursuing our noble cause of spreading knowledge. This set of solved question papers is designed to enrich students with ample and examoriented practice so that they can clear CDS Examination with extraordinary results. Not one or two but 14 Previous Year Solved Question Paper (2018 to 2024 (II)) focussed on polishing every topic. Thorough studying of this book will boost my confidence and familiarise me with exam patterns. Some benefits of studying from Oswaal CDS check 14 Previous year solved question papers: ➡️ 100% updated with Fully Solved Paper of September 2024 (II). ➡️ Concept Clarity with detailed explanations of 2018 to 2024(I) Papers. ➡️ Extensive Practice with 1600+ Questions and Two Sample Question Papers. ➡️ Crisp Revision with Mind Maps. ➡️ Expert Tips helps you get expert knowledge master & crack CDS in first attempt. ➡️ Exam insights with Previous Years (2024-2019) Trend Analysis, empowering students to be 100% exam ready. Our Heartfelt Gratitude Finally, we would like to thank our authors, editors, and reviewers. Special thanks to our students who send us suggestions and constantly help improve our books. To stay true to our motto of ‘Learning Made Simple’, we constantly strive to present information in ways that are easy to understand as well as remember.