UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 Released | Sarkari Result
State: Central Govt
Eligibility: Graduate
Answer key
Total Vacancies: 451
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) · Official website →
- Advt. No.
- 11/2026-CDS-II
- Age Limit
- N/A – N/A years (as on Candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible)
Important Links
UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 is now out on the official UPSC website for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) held on 13 September 2026.
The provisional answer key has been released on 16 September 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download it to check their responses.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date 20 May 2026
- Online Apply Last Date 11 June 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment 11 June 2026
- Admit Card 03 September 2026
- Exam Date 13 September 2026
- Answer Key 16 September 2026 Available Now
- Result Date Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / All Female ₹ 0/-
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Officers Training Academy OTA | 293 |
Eligibility Criteria
- IMA & OTA Bachelor's degree in any stream
- Naval Academy Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Air Force Bachelor's degree in any stream, with Physics and Math in 10+2
Selection Process
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
How to Check
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Go to the Examinations section.
- Find Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- Click on the Examination Answer Key link.
- The answer key will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the answer key for future reference.
- Take a printout of the answer key.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the UPSC CDS II Exam 2026 be conducted?
The UPSC CDS II 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026 (Sunday).
How can I check the UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can check the admit card by visiting the official UPSC website and checking the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 section.
Where can I download the UPSC CDS II Exam Time Table 2026?
Candidates can download the official exam timetable from the UPSC website under the What's New or CDS II examination section.
What are the exam timings for UPSC CDS II 2026?
The English paper will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, General Knowledge from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and Elementary Mathematics from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
What is the official website for UPSC?
The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers into the IMA, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
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