Quick Facts at a Glance
Organization
Union Public Service Commission
Exam Name
Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 Official Answer Key
Key Type
FINAL
Status
Final Answer Key
Release Date
14 Aug 2026
Advt Number
04/2026-CDS-I
Important Dates
Answer Key Release Date
14 Aug 2026
Final Master Key Date
14 Aug 2026
Examination Date
21 Apr 2026
Answer Key Available — Submit Objections
Official Notification
Released
Online Application
Coming Soon
Admit Card / Hall Ticket
Released
Written Examination
Released
Final Answer Key
Available Now
Exam Result
Coming Soon
Official Answer Key & Response Sheet Links
Overview & Release Details
Union Public Service Commission has published the official Answer Keys for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS I) 2026 for all booklet series.
Instructions & Important Guidelines
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the subject-wise answer keys for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026. The examination covered English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics across Test Booklet Series A, B, C, and D.
Candidates who appeared for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA courses can download the master answer keys to verify their official scores.
Required Documents / Reference Materials
Official Downloads & Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Tier-1 Official Source Verified
Verified directly from Union Public Service Commission (https://upsc.gov.in).