UPSC CDS 2026: Provisional Answer Key Released for Candidates

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the CDS-I 2026 examination, which took place on April 12, 2026. Candidates can download the answer keys for English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics from the official UPSC website. Additionally, the NDA-I and NA-I 2026 answer keys have also been published. This article provides detailed steps on how to access and download the answer keys, ensuring candidates have the necessary information to check their performance.

By Sourabh Singh Apr 17, 2026, 09:59 IST

UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026

UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026: After the NDA examination, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has now made the provisional answer key for CDS-I available. Candidates who took the exam can access the official website, upsc.gov.in, to download the answer key.

The UPSC CDS (I) 2026 exam was held on April 12, 2026. The official answer keys for Sets A, B, C, and D are now accessible on the website.

UPSC has provided separate PDF files for the subjects of English, General Knowledge (GK), and Mathematics. Candidates can download the answer keys for each subject from the official site.

NDA Answer Key Also Released
The Union Public Service Commission has also published the provisional answer key for the NDA-I and NA-I 2026 exams. The provisional answer keys for Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT) subjects are available in PDF format on the official website.

You can view the NDA answer key here...

Steps to Download the Answer Key
To download the answer key, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
2. Go to the 'Examinations' section.
3. Click on the 'Answer Keys' link.
4. Find the answer key for the CDS-I Examination 2026.
5. Choose the relevant question paper (English/Mathematics/General Knowledge).
6. Click on the PDF link.
7. Download and save the answer key.