CDS 2 Answer Key 2026 - Direct Link to Check at upsc.gov.in
CDS 2 Answer Key 2026 - Direct Link to Check at upsc.gov.in is the answer key on upsc.gov.in.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification
Overview at a Glance
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | CDS (II), 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduate as in the notice — CDS (II) 2026 candidates |
| Selection Process | Written → SSB → medical → merit |
| State / UT | All India |
| Job Location | All India / defence academies |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Exam Date |
|---|
UPSC posted provisional answer keys for CDS Examination (II), 2026 on upsc.gov.in What’s New. Written test 13 September 2026. Files dated 16.09.2026: English, GK, Elementary Mathematics. Coaching keys are unofficial.
CDS 2 Answer Key 2026 @upsc.gov.in
IMA/INA/AFA use all three PDFs; OTA normally English and GK only. Apply window closed.
English PDF · GK PDF · Maths PDF
Official links
Highlights
Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
Exam | CDS (II), 2026 |
Written | 13 September 2026 |
Keys | 16.09.2026 — three PDFs |
Objections | Representations portal |
Download
What’s New → CDS (II), 2026 → Provisional Answer Key.
Match booklet set.
OTA: Maths only if you sat it.
Scheme
Negative marking one-third. Raw score is not a result. NDA keys are separate — open CDSE-II files only.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| English key | View Answer Key |
| GK key | Read more |
| Maths key | Read more |
| Key page | Read more |
| Portal | Read more |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the key released?
CDS (II) 2026 Provisional Answer Key is on What’s New; PDF names include 16.09.2026. Written exam 13 September 2026.
Which PDFs?
English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics on upsc.gov.in. OTA normally skips Maths.
Where to object?
upsconline.nic.in Examinations → Representations.
Same as NDA keys?
No. CDS files are named CDSE-II.
