UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026

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Short Information : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the answer key for the post of Combined Defence Service (CDS-I) Exam 2026 on the official website of UPSC. This recruitment was released for 451 posts. Applications for the UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 were accepted from December 10, 2025, to December 30, 2025. The written examination is going to be conducted on 12 April 2026. Candidates who appeared for this examination can download their UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 from the link given below.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026

Advt No: 04/2026

  • Application Start Date : 10 December 2025
  • Last Date : 30 December 2025
  • Fee Payment Last Date : 30 December 2025
  • Modify / Edit Form : As per Schedule
  • Exam Date : 12 April 2026
  • Admit Card Available : 02 April 2026
  • Answer Key : 16 April 2026

  • General, OBC : Rs. 200/-
  • SC, ST, Female : 0/-
  • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.
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UPSC CDS I Notification 2026 : Age Limit

  • Candidates must have born between 02/January/2003 to 01/January/2008
  • Age Relaxation as per UPSC CDS I Recruitment Rules.
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UPSC CDS I 2026 : Vacancy Details

Total Posts : 451

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 No of Post
Indian Military Academy( IMA) 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26
32
Officers Training Academy (OTA) 275
OTA Women 18

UPSC CDS I Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification

Eligibility
Indian Military Academy( IMA)
  • Candidates having Graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
  • Candidates having Graduation Degree in Physics & Maths at 10+ 2 Level/Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.
  • Candidates having Engineering Degree in relevant trade will be considered for this post.
Officers Training Academy (OTA)
  • Candidates having Bachelor Degree in any Stream from a recognized University / Institution will be considered for this post.

UPSC CDS I Online Form 2026 : Mode of Selection

  • Written exam
  • Interview
  • Skill test

How To Download UPSC CDS I Answer Key 2026

  • In order to download their UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 candidates are required to go to the important link section provided below.
  • After getting the link candidates are required to click it for downloading their UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026.
  • Candidates will be redirected to the login page, here they need to provide their following details-:
  • Registration No.
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  • Have to Click on the “Login” tab.
  • Candidates can also download their UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 from official site of the UPSC.
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Q. Has the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 been released?
Answer. Yes the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 has been released.

Q. When was the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 officially announced?
Answer. The UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 has issued on 16 April 2026 by UPSC.

Q. When will the UUPSC CDS-I Exam be held?
Answer. The UPSC CDS-I examination was conducted on 12 April 2026.

Q. Where can I check the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026?
Answer. You can check it on the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.

Q. What should I search on the website to find the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026?
Answer. Look for “Answer Key – UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026” in the notifications list.

Q. What is UPSC Official Website?
Answer. The Official Website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 has been released.Q. When was the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 officially announced?Answer.The UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 has issued on 16 April 2026 by UPSC.Q. When will the UUPSC CDS-I Exam be held?Answer.The UPSC CDS-I examination was conducted on12 April 2026.Q. Where can I check the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026?Answer.You can check it on the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.Q. What should I search on the website to find the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026?Answer.Look for“Answer Key – UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026”in the notifications list.Q. What is UPSC Official Website?Answer.The Official Website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in

Last updated: 16 Apr 2026

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