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Examination Instructions Released for CDS (II) 2025

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Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025

Posted on: 15 days ago

Status Changed to: Examination

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released detailed instructions for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions regarding the test booklet, marking scheme, and penalties for wrong answers.

1. Test Booklet Instructions:
Candidates must ensure their test booklet is complete and without any missing pages. Any discrepancies should be reported immediately for a replacement.
2. Marking Scheme:
Each question has four options, and candidates must select only one. A penalty of one-third marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
3. OMR Sheet Guidelines:
Candidates must fill in their Roll Number and Test Booklet Series carefully on the OMR sheet. Any errors may lead to rejection of the answer sheet.
4. Penalty for Wrong Answers:
There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective type question papers. One-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for incorrect answers.
5. Post-Examination Protocol:
After the examination, candidates must submit only the OMR sheet to the invigilator and are allowed to take the test booklet with them.
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