UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026

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The UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 will provide candidates with the correct answers to the questions asked in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates can use the answer key to compare their answers with the official solutions and calculate their probable scores. It will also help candidates assess their performance before the declaration of the result. The answer key will be available through the UPSC official website, and candidates are advised to download and keep a copy for future reference.

UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026
Examination DetailsImportant Dates
  • Commission : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Post : Combined Defence Service Examination (2) 2026
  • Total Vacancy : 451
  • Advt No: Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II
  • Online Apply Start Date : 20 May 2026
  • Online Apply Last Date : 11 June 2026
  • Last Date For Fee Payment : 11 June 2026
  • Exam Date : 13 September 2026
  • Admit Card : 03 September 2026 
  • Answer Key : 16th September 2026
Application FeeAge Details
  • General / OBC ₹ 200/- 
  • SC / ST / All Female : ₹ 0/-
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Eligibility Age Relaxation 

For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy – The candidate should have a graduation degree (any subject) from a recognised University or equivalent.

For Indian Naval Academy The candidate should have completed their Graduation in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.

For Air Force Academy The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or a Bachelor of Engineering.

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Salary Selection Process
  • Lieutenant: Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
  • Captain: Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900
  • Major: Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200
  • Lieutenant Colonel: Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400
  • Colonel: Level 13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900
  • Brigadier: Level 13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600
  • Major General: Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
  • Lieutenant General HAG Scale: Level 15 | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100
  • HAG+ Scale: Level 16 | ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400
  • VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG): Level 17 | ₹2,25,000 (Fixed)
  • COAS: Level 18 | ₹2,50,000 (Fixed)
  • Written Ecam
  • Interview
  • DV
  • Medical 
Mode/StatusExam Pattern
  • Admit Card: Started
  • Job Location : All Over Inida 
  • Application Mode : Online 
  • Exam Level : National Level
  • English: 120 Marks | Duration – 2 Hours
  • General Knowledge: 120 Marks | Duration – 2 Hours
  • Elementary Mathematics: 100 Marks | Duration – 2 Hours

UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 : Download Process

  • Visit the UPSC official website.
  • Go to the Examinations section on the homepage.
  • Click on the Answer Keys option.
  • Find Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
  • Click on the relevant Answer Key link.
  • The Answer Key PDF will appear on the screen.
  • Check the answers for the respective papers, such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
  • Compare your answers with the official Answer Key.
  • Calculate your Expected Score according to the prescribed marking scheme.
  • Download and Save the Answer Key PDF for future reference.

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