Answer Key2026
UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out
Dates, fee, age, qualification, vacancies, selection process and job-specific action links — separated clearly for quick reading.
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Apply only through the recruiting authority's official website
Read the notification before applying. Registration, login, OTP and payments should be completed only on the official authority website.
Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date20 May 2026
- Online Apply Last Date11 June 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment11 June 2026
- Exam Date13 September 2026
- Admit Card03 September 2026
- Answer Key16 September 2026 Available Now
- Result DateWill Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee
- General / OBC : ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / All Female : ₹ 0/-
- Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
- candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026
- Total Post
Vacancy / Post Details
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Officers Training Academy OTA | 293 |
Education Qualification / Eligibility
- For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2. For more details read the official notification before applying.
- For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
- For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2.
- For more details read the official notification before applying.
- How To Check & Download UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026
- 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.
- 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.
Mode of Selection
Written Test SSB Interview
Written Test
SSB Interview
How to Apply
- Read the official notification and confirm eligibility, age limit and last date.
- Open the job-specific Apply Online / Registration link from the Important Links section.
- Complete registration or sign in on the recruiting authority's official website.
- After submission, save the acknowledgement and payment receipt if applicable.
Important Links
Apply OnlineOfficial authority linkApply ↗Download Admit CardOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Official NotificationOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Official NotificationNotification documentOpen ↗Official NotificationOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Check Answer KeyOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Official WebsiteOfficial authority linkOpen ↗
Important 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.