UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS (1) 2026 Answer Key for the Combined Defence Services Examination. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download the subject-wise provisional answer key PDF for English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
The CDS (1) 2026 exam was conducted on 12 April 2026 across multiple centers in India.
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) 2026 |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Answer Key | Released (Provisional) |
| Subjects | English, General Knowledge, Mathematics |
| Mode | |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
🔻 Download Subject-wise Answer Keys:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 3 | Mathematics | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | – | 300 | 6 Hours |
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| OTA (Men) | 275 |
| OTA (Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
Candidates should match their responses with the official answer key PDF to calculate scores.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date Apply | 30 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 16 April 2026 |
| Result | Expected May 2026 |
Candidates qualifying written exam will be called for SSB Interview.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
The UPSC CDS (1) 2026 Answer Key was released in April 2026 after the exam conducted on 12 April 2026.
You can download the answer key PDF for English, General Knowledge and Mathematics from the official UPSC website or trusted sources.
Yes, UPSC CDS exam has negative marking for incorrect answers in objective type questions.
Yes, UPSC allows candidates to raise objections through the QPRep portal within 7 days after the exam.
The CDS 1 result is expected to be declared in May 2026.
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