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UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026

UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 has been released. Candidates can download the answer key from the official UPSC website using their enrollment number and date of birth.

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Overview
Organization Union Public Service Commission
Post Name Combined Defence Services-I (CDS-I)
Total Posts 451
Job Location Across India
Advt No. 04/2026
Important Dates
Application Start 2025-12-10
Last Date 2025-12-30
Admit Card Date 2026-04-02
Answer Key Date 2026-04-16
Written exam date 2026-04-12
Application Fees
SC/ST 0
OBC 200
General/EWS 200
Eligibility
Qualification Bachelor's degree in any subject (for IMA, OTA) or Engineering (for INA, Air Force Academy) from a recognized university.
Age Limit SC/ST 18-30
Age Limit OBC 18-28
Age Limit General/EWS 18-25
Selection Process
  • 1.) Written Examination
  • 2.) Interview (SSB)
  • 3.) Medical Examination
  • 4.) Physical Fitness Test
How To Apply
  • Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the 'Answer Key' section under 'Latest Notifications'.
  • Step 3: Find the link for CDS-I Answer Key 2026 and click on it.
  • Step 4: Enter your Enrollment Number and Date of Birth to view/download the answer key.
  • Step 5: Save and take a printout for future reference.
Location

Across India, All India, India

Details

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Answer Key for the Combined Defence Services-I (CDS-I) Recruitment 2026 examination. The exam was conducted on 12 April 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the answer key from the official UPSC website.

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: 10 December 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025
  • Exam Date: 12 April 2026
  • Admit Card Release: 02 April 2026
  • Answer Key Release: 16 April 2026

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹200
SC / ST₹0
All Female Candidates₹0

Age Limit (as on UPSC rules)

For IMA, INA, Air Force Academy: Born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008.
For OTA (Men & Women): Born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008.
Age relaxation as per UPSC guidelines.

Vacancy Details

PostNumber of Posts
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26
Air Force Academy32
Officer Training Academy (OTA) Men275
Officer Training Academy (OTA) Women18
Total451

How to Download UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026

  1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in.
  2. Click on the 'Answer Key' section under 'Latest Notifications'.
  3. Find the link for CDS-I Answer Key 2026 and click on it.
  4. Enter your Enrollment Number and Date of Birth.
  5. The answer key will be displayed. Download and save it for future reference.

For more details, candidates can refer to the official notification.

FAQ
Who releases the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases the CDS-I Answer Key.

For which examination is this answer key released?

It is released for the Combined Defence Services-I (CDS-I) 2026 examination.

When was the UPSC CDS-I Exam 2026 conducted?

The CDS-I exam was conducted on 12 April 2026.

How can candidates check the UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can download the answer key from the UPSC official website by entering their Enrollment Number and Date of Birth.

What is the official website for UPSC?

The official website for UPSC is https://www.upsc.gov.in.

Is there any fee to download the answer key?

No, downloading the answer key is free of charge.

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