CDS 2 Answer Key 2026: English, GK, Maths PDFs
UPSC posted CDS (II) 2026 provisional keys on What’s New dated 16.09.2026 — English, GK, Maths. Exam 13 September. Official upsc.gov.in only.
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 Out @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 | Apply Now |
| 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.
