UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 – Download PDF, Check Response Sheet
UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who appeared for the written examination on 13 September 2026 can download the subject-wise answer key PDFs for English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics from the official website, upsc.gov.in. The objection window closed on 20 September 2026, and the written examination result was declared on 19 October 2026.
UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 451 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional – Released 16 September 2026 |
| Subjects Covered | English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics |
| Objection Window | 16 September to 20 September 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) – Closed |
| Written Result | Declared 19 October 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS II 2026 – Important Dates
| Application Begin | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 11 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 03 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 16 September 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 20 September 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Written Result Declared | 19 October 2026 |
UPSC CDS II 2026 – Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / Female | Nil |
The fee was payable through debit card, credit card, net banking or SBI e-challan.
UPSC CDS II 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 293 |
| Total | 451 |
UPSC CDS II 2026 – Eligibility
- Indian Military Academy and Officers Training Academy: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university.
- Indian Naval Academy: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Air Force Academy: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
- Age Limit (as on 01 July 2027): 20 to 24 years. Age relaxation applies as per UPSC rules. Check the official notification for post-wise details.
How to Download UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Open the link titled “Answer Keys: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026”.
- Select the subject PDF – English, General Knowledge or Elementary Mathematics.
- Match your question booklet series (Set A, B, C or D) with the key and check your responses.
- Save or print the PDF for your reference.
Objections against the provisional key were accepted only online through the Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep) at upsconline.nic.in, up to 20 September 2026 (6:00 PM). The window is now closed, and objections sent by email or post were not accepted.
Important Links
| Download Answer Key (English PDF) | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key (General Knowledge & Elementary Mathematics) | Click Here |
| Raise Objection (QPRep Portal) | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key was released on 16 September 2026, three days after the written examination held on 13 September 2026.
Q2. How can I download the CDS II answer key?
Visit upsc.gov.in, open the answer key link for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026, and download the subject-wise PDF for English, General Knowledge or Elementary Mathematics.
Q3. What was the last date to raise objections against the CDS II answer key?
Objections could be submitted online through the QPRep portal up to 20 September 2026 (6:00 PM). The window is now closed.
Q4. Has the UPSC CDS II 2026 written result been declared?
Yes, the written examination result was declared on 19 October 2026 on the official UPSC website.
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