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UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Answer key

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Important Dates
Application Begin 20/05/2026
Last Date for Apply Online 11/06/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date 11/06/2026
Correction Date As per Schedule
Exam Date 13/09/2026
Admit Card Available 03/09/2026
Answer key Available 16/09/2026
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹200/-
SC / ST / Female ₹0/-
For IMA & OTA ₹Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
For Naval Academy ₹Bachelor Degree in Engineering .
For Airforce ₹Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 Level
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UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 : Age Limit Criteria
CDS 2 Age Limit as on 01/07/2027 | Minimum Age : 20 Years | Maximum Age : 24 Years
Vacancy Details - Total: 451 Post
Post Name Total Posts
Total Post
Eligibility 10+2 Intermediate (For NDA) / Bachelor Degree in Any Stream or Engineering (For CDS)

How to Fill UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 2026

  • Candidate Can Apply Online Between 16 September 2026 to 11/06/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026

1. When will UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 be released?
Official UPSC CDS II Answer Keys for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics are published on upsc.gov.in after the complete recruitment process.
2. How can I download CDS II answer key?
Go to upsc.gov.in, open 'Examination -> Answer Keys', select Combined Defence Services Examination (II), and download the PDF for your paper code (Set A, B, C, D).
3. Can I raise objections against the answer key?
Candidates can submit representations on questions through the UPSC Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep) within 7 days of the exam.
4. When will CDS II result be released?
Written results with roll numbers of shortlisted candidates for SSB interview are declared on upsc.gov.in within 4 weeks of the exam.
5. How is the CDS cutoff calculated?
Cutoffs include minimum qualifying marks in each paper (usually 20%) and an aggregate cutoff for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.