UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination Answer Key 2026

UPSC Answer Key 2026 - Combined Defence Services Examination

UPSC has released the Combined Defence Services Examination answer key. Check the complete details below including important dates and official links.

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination - Overview

Organization	UPSC
Post Name	Combined Defence Services Examination
Qualification	Any Graduate
Location	New Delhi, Delhi
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination answer key must possess the following educational qualification: Any Graduate. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CDS 2 answer key 2026 out?

Yes. UPSC has published the provisional answer key for CDS (II) 2026 on its official website under the "What's New" section, following the exam held on 13 September 2026.

Is the CDS 2 2026 answer key released by UPSC the final one?

No. It is a provisional answer key, open to objections through the QPRep portal. UPSC releases a final, revised answer key after reviewing candidate representations, and that final key is used to prepare the result.

How can I download the CDS 2 answer key 2026 PDF?

Visit upsc.gov.in, open the "Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 – Provisional Answer Key" link under "What's New," choose your paper, and download the PDF matching your booklet series.

How do I raise an objection against the CDS 2 2026 answer key?

Objections can only be submitted online through the Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep) at upsconline.nic.in, using your roll number and date of birth to log in. Objections sent by email, post, or handwritten note are not accepted.

What is the last date to challenge the CDS 2 2026 answer key?

Based on UPSC's standard representation timeline (third to seventh day after the exam, until 6 PM), the window falls between 16 and 20 September 2026 for the exam held on 13 September 2026. Candidates should verify the exact deadline on the official notice, as it can differ by exam.