UPSC CDS 1 answer key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 answer keys 2026 on the official website upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the CDS 1 2026 examination can now download the answer keys for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.The answer keys have been released for all sets: A, B, C, and D. Candidates can use these answer keys to calculate their probable scores before the official results are announced.The UPSC CDS 1 2026 exam was conducted on April 12, 2026 across various exam centres in the country. The recruitment drive aims to fill 451 vacancies in different defence academies, including:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA)
- Indian Naval Academy (INA)
- Air Force Academy (AFA)
- Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)
UPSC CDS 1 2026 exam pattern
The examination was conducted in three sessions:
- English: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- General Knowledge: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The exam consisted of multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 300 marks, with two hours allotted for each paper.The answer key PDFs include:
- Question paper set (A, B, C, D)
- Correct answers for each question
- Subject-wise answer keys
- Exam paper details
Candidates are advised to carefully match their responses using the answer keys to estimate their scores.
How to download UPSC CDS 1 answer key 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer keys:
- Visit the official website upsc.gov.in
- Go to the What’s New or Examination section
- Click on the CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 link
- Select the respective subject and paper set
- Download the PDF file
- Save it for future reference
Direct link here.Candidates can download the UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 from the official website, which is upsc.gov.in or click the direct link provided above.The UPSC CDS 1 2026 result is expected to be announced soon. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
