UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 Out – Download PDF

UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 Out – Download PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Answer Key for CDS-I Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam held on 12 April 2026 can now download the answer key in PDF format from the official website.

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Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) 2026
Total Vacancies	451
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Answer Key Release	16 April 2026
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in

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1. Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	10 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	30 December 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	30 December 2025
Admit Card Release	02 April 2026
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Answer Key Release	16 April 2026

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2. Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
• SC / ST / Female: ₹0

Payment Modes:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Mobile Wallet

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3. Age Limit

• IMA & Naval Academy: Born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008
• OTA (Men & Women): Born between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008
• Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years (as per rules)

Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC guidelines.

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4. Total Vacancies

Academy	Posts
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	26
Air Force Academy	32
Officer Training Academy (OTA - Men)	275
Officer Training Academy (OTA - Women)	18
Total	451

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5. Eligibility Criteria

• 1. IMA / OTA:
  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 2. INA / Air Force Academy:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Candidates must also meet the specified age criteria for each academy.

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6. Selection Process

• 1. Written Examination
• 2. SSB Interview
• 3. Document Verification
• 4. Medical Examination

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Important Note

The answer key helps candidates evaluate their performance. Final results will be declared separately by UPSC.

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