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  • Short Information : UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS-II 2026 Answer Key on 16th September 2026. The Combined Defense Services (CDS-II) 2026 examination answer key is now available on the UPSC website, https://upsc.gov.in/. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check and download the official answer key.
  • The online application process for UPSC CDS-II 2026 was held from 20th May 2026 to 09th June 2026. Candidates can match their answers with the answer key and know their expected scores.
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UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 Overview

Recruitment AgencyUnion Public Service Commission
Exam NameCombined Defence Services Examination II 2026
Total Posts451 Posts
Job LocationIndia
Answer Key StatusOUT
Official Websitehttps://upsc.gov.in/
Apply Online Start Date20 May 2026
Online Apply Last Date09 June 2026
Exam Date13 September 2026
Answer Key Release Date16/09/2026

Important Dates :UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026

EventDate
Notification Release Date20 May 2026
Online Application Start20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online09 June 2026 (06:00 PM)
CDS II 2026 Exam Date13 September 2026
Answer Key Date16/09/2026
Result DeclarationTo be announced

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹200/-
SC / STNo Fee
Female CandidatesNo Fee

Age Limit 2026

AcademyAge LimitBirth Date Range
Indian Military Academy (IMA)19-24 Years01 July 2003 to 01 July 2008
Indian Naval Academy (INA)19-24 Years01 July 2003 to 01 July 2008
Air Force Academy (AFA)20-24 Years01 July 2003 to 01 July 2007
AFA (With Commercial Pilot License)Up to 26 Years01 July 2001 to 01 July 2007
OTA (Men)19-25 Years01 July 2002 to 01 July 2008
OTA (Women)19-25 Years01 July 2002 to 01 July 2008

Vacancy Details for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026

Course / AcademyVacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26
Air Force Academy (AFA)32
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Men275
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Women18
Total Vacancies451

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS II Recruitment

AcademyEducational Qualification
IMABachelor Degree in any stream from recognized University
OTABachelor Degree in any stream from recognized University
INAEngineering Degree OR B.Sc with Physics as core/elective subject and Mathematics at 10+2 level
AFABachelor Degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor of Engineering

How to Check Process UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026

  • Visit the official UPSC website.
  • Go to the Examination → Answer Keys section.
  • Find CDS-II 2026 Answer Key.
  • Click on the relevant answer key link.
  • Select your paper/set and download the PDF.
  • Check your answers and calculate your expected score.

Important Link UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026

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Selection Process for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026

StageDetails
Written ExaminationObjective Type Test
SSB InterviewIntelligence & Personality Test
Medical ExaminationPhysical & Medical Fitness
Final Merit ListBased on Written + SSB Marks

Question 2: What is the exam date for UPSC CDS-II 2026?

  • Answer: 13 September 2026 – Combined Defence Services Examination II.

Question 3: What is the age limit for IMA and INA candidates in CDS II 2026?

  • Answer: 19 to 24 years – born between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008.

Question 4: How many total vacancies are announced for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026?

  • Answer: 451 vacancies – IMA (100), INA (26), AFA (32), OTA Men (275), OTA Women (18).

Question 5: What is the application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates?

  • Answer: ₹200. SC/ST and Female candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Question 6: What educational qualification is required for Air Force Academy (AFA)?

  • Answer: Bachelor’s degree with Physics u0026amp; Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor of Engineering.

Question 8: What is the selection process for UPSC CDS II 2026?

  • Answer: Written Objective Exam → SSB Interview u0026amp; Personality Test → Medical Exam → Final Merit List.
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