UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 Declared: The Union Public Service Commission has released the CDS-I exam answer key. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now evaluate their answers using the answer key. The answer key has been made available for download on the UPSC’s official website.
The UPSC has released the answer key in PDF format. The UPSC has released separate PDF files for English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. Candidates can download the answer keys for all three sections separately from the official website.
How to Download the UPSC CDS-I 2026 Answer Key?
First, visit the official website, upsc.gov.in
Click on ‘What’s New’ on the website’s homepage.
Click on the ‘Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 Answer Key’ link.
The answer key will open on the screen.
Finally, download the answer key and print it out.
Direct Link to Download UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026
When was the exam held?
The CDS-I exam was held on April 12, 2026. A total of 451 candidates will be recruited through this exam. Following the release of the answer key, candidates are now awaiting their results. All candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for updates regarding the results.
The CDS-I exam was conducted in three shifts. The first shift ran from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the second shift from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and the third shift from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
How to Calculate Marks Using the CDS Answer Key 2026?
English & GK: Each correct answer +0.83 marks.
Mathematics: Each correct answer is worth +1.0 mark.
Negative Marking: For every incorrect Answer, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
English/ GK Penalty: -0.27
Maths Penalty: -0.33