Published: 9:37 am | 17 April 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the CDS-I Answer Key 2026 on its website. The Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) Examination 2026 was successfully conducted on 12 April 2026.
Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download the Answer Key PDF and evaluate their performance.
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UPSC CDS I Answer Key 2026 Download PDF (451 Post)
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Important Dates⇒ Application Start Date: 10 December 2025 ⇒ Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025 ⇒ Last Date Fee Payment: 30 December 2025 ⇒ Admit Card Release: 02 April 2026 ⇒ Exam Date: 12 April 2026 ⇒ Answer Key Release: 16 April 2026 (Available Now) | Application Fee⇒ General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/- ⇒ SC / ST: ₹0/- ⇒ All Female Candidates: ₹0/- ⇒ Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet |
Age Limit⇒ For IMA / INA / AFA: Candidates must be born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008 ⇒ For OTA (Men & Women): Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008 ⇒ Note: Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC rules. | Total Posts & Selection Process⇒ Total Posts: 451 ⇒ Selection Process:
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UPSC CDS-I Vacancy Details 2026
| Academy | Total Posts |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 275 |
| OTA (Women) | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification |
| IMA | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream |
| INA | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
| AFA | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
| OTA (Men & Women) | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream |
How To Download UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026
| Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website Step 2: Go to the Examination / Answer Key section Step 3: Click on UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 link Step 4: The answer key will open in PDF format Step 5: Download and save the PDF Step 6: Take a printout for future reference |
Important Links
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 FAQs
| Q1. When was UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 released? ⇒ The answer key was released on 16 April 2026. Q2. What was the exam date for CDS-I 2026? ⇒ The exam was conducted on 12 April 2026. Q3. How can I download the CDS-I Answer Key? Q4. How many vacancies are available in CDS-I 2026? Q5. What is the selection process for CDS? |