English
The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workman-like use of words.

General Knowledge
General Knowledge, including knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions of History of India and Geography of a nature which candidates should be able to answer without special study.

Elementary Mathematics

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, Factorization Theorem, H.C.F. and L.C.M.,

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 in-equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or in-equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and 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°. Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°.
Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables.
Simple cases of heights and distances.

Geometry:
Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures.
Theorems on:
1. Properties of angles at a point
2. Parallel lines
3. Sides and angles of a triangle
4. Congruency of triangles
5. Similar triangles
6. Concurrence of medians and altitudes
7. Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square
8. Circle and its properties, including tangents and normals
9. Loci.

Mensuration
Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures, which can be split up into the 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.

Group test – Group Test is conducted in batches of 8-10 candidates. The test consists of group planning, group discussion, outdoor group tasks. The candidates are asked to take lectures on certain topics.

Combined Defence Service exam is conducted by UPSC twice every year for recruitment to office cadre of the Army, Navy and Air force. CDS exam is conducted generally in the months of May and October.

Candidates qualifying the written test are interviewed by the Service Selection Board and if finally selected, depending upon the choice given by the candidates and their merit list ranking, are sent to one of the following institutes for orientation training: -

•  Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun

•  Naval Academy, Goa

•  Air Force Academy , Begumpet, Hyderabad

•  Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

Those joining the first three institutes get permanent commission, however cadets passing out of OTA get short service commission. Applicants are required to mention their preferences while filling up the application forms.

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• a. For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy-Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.

• b. For Naval Academy : B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of exampapers.info/category/engineering" title='Read more about Engineering'>Engineering.

• c. For Air Force Academy : Degree of Recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of exampapers.info/category/engineering" title='Read more about Engineering'>Engineering.

Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of graduation provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.

Note:

•  Candidates, who have yet to pass their degree examination will be eligible only if they are studying in the final year of degree examination. Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the final year Degree Examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the Degree examination by the prescribed date and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of basic qualifying University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.

•  Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admision to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.

•  In the event of Air Force candidates being suspended from Flying training for failure to learn flying, they would be absorbed in the Navigation/Administration/Logistic Branch of the IAF. This will be subject to availability of vacancies and fulfilling the laid down qualitative requirements (including 60% in graduation)

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Indian Military Academy Dehradun 127th Course Commencing in July, 2009 [includes 32 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C' Certificate (Army Wing) holders].
Naval Academy Goa-Course commencing in July, 2009 Executive (General service/Hydro) [including ten reserved for NCC ‘C' Certificate holders (Naval Wing)].
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2009 i.e. No.186th F(P) Course.
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai 90th SSC Course (for men) commencing in October, 2009.
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 4th SSC Women Non-Technical Course commencing in October, 2009.

Admission to the above courses will be made on the results of the written examination to be conducted by the Commission followed by intelligence and personality test by the Services Selection Board of candidates who qualify in the written examination. The details regarding the (a) scheme, standard, syllabus of the examination, (b) Instructions to candidates for filling up the Application Form, (c) List of Head Post Offices/Post Offices where UPSC application forms are available, (d) Special Instructions to Candidates for Objective Type Tests, (e) Guidelines with regard to physical standards for admission to the Academy and (f)

APPLIexampapers.info/category/cat" title='Read more about CAT'>CATION FORM: Candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examination, which can be purchased from the Designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices (specified in Appendix III of the notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty only). Each such form can be used only once and only for one examination.

In case of any difficulty in obtaining Application Forms from the designated HPOs/POs, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned post Master or UPSC’s “FORMS SUPPLY MONITORING CELL” over Telephone No. 011-23389366/FAX No. 011-23387310.

Candidates are advised to read carefully the “Instructions for filling up the Application Form” given in Appendix-II of this notice.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLIexampapers.info/category/cat" title='Read more about CAT'>CATIONS: All applications must reach the “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069″ either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the 19th May, 2008.

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote localities specified in para 6 of this Notice the last date for receipt of application by Post/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 26th May 2008.

PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS: Candidates should note that there will be penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

To read the complete notification visit www.upsc.gov.in