UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026 Out: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026 on April 16, 2026 at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who have attempted the CDS 1 Exam 2026 on April 12, 2026 can now download the answer key pdf.
The CDS Answer Key PDF contains the question number and correct answers for each set.
UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026: Direct Download Link
The UPSC CDS Answer Key released at upsc.gov.in. Every year the CDS exam is conducted from 9 am to 11 am, 12 noon to 2 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm. Candidates who appeared for the English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics papers can access the set-wise (A, B, C, D) PDFs
Direct Link to Download UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026
UPSC CDS 1 2026: Key Highlights
The UPSC CDS Answer Key was released on April 16, 2026 in the PDF format. Candidates who find any discrepancy in the answer key pdf can raise objections between April 18 and April 22, 2026. Check the table below for key highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Date | April 12, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Objection Window | April 18 to April 22, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Mode of Objection | Online (UPSC QPRep Portal) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
How to Download the UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can download the CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 by clicking on the direct link provided above or they can follow the simple steps listed below
- Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in
- On the homepage click on Answer Key button
- Now click on the link titled 'CDS 1 Answer Key 2026’
- Click on the pdf link and the answer key will get displayed on screen.
- Calculate your marks using official marking scheme
- Raise objections in case of any discrepency
How to Calculate Marks Using CDS Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can calculate their marks using the official marking scheme. Check the details below for the official marking scheme.
English & GK: Each correct answer awards +0.83 marks.
Mathematics: Each correct answer awards +1.0 mark.
Negative Marking: For every incorrect response, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
English/ GK Penalty: -0.27
Maths Penalty: -0.33
Total Score = (No. of Correct Answers * Marks per Question) - (No. of Wrong Answers * Penalty)
