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UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026
UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026 has been released. Candidates can download the answer key from the official UPSC website using their enrollment number and date of birth.
సారాంశం
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Combined Defence Services-I (CDS-I) |
| Total Posts | 451 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Advt No. | 04/2026 |
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
| Application Start | 2025-12-10 |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 2025-12-30 |
| Admit Card Date | 2026-04-02 |
| Answer Key Date | 2026-04-16 |
| Written exam date | 2026-04-12 |
దరఖాస్తు రుసుము
| SC/ST | 0 |
|---|---|
| OBC | 200 |
| General/EWS | 200 |
అర్హత
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any subject (for IMA, OTA) or Engineering (for INA, Air Force Academy) from a recognized university. |
|---|---|
| Age Limit SC/ST | 18-30 |
| Age Limit OBC | 18-28 |
| Age Limit General/EWS | 18-25 |
ఎంపిక ప్రక్రియ
- 1.) Written Examination
- 2.) Interview (SSB)
- 3.) Medical Examination
- 4.) Physical Fitness Test
ఎలా దరఖాస్తు చేయాలి
- Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the 'Answer Key' section under 'Latest Notifications'.
- Step 3: Find the link for CDS-I Answer Key 2026 and click on it.
- Step 4: Enter your Enrollment Number and Date of Birth to view/download the answer key.
- Step 5: Save and take a printout for future reference.
ప్రాంతం
Across India, All India, India
వివరాలు
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Answer Key for the Combined Defence Services-I (CDS-I) Recruitment 2026 examination. The exam was conducted on 12 April 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the answer key from the official UPSC website.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date:10 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply:30 December 2025
- Exam Date:12 April 2026
- Admit Card Release:02 April 2026
- Answer Key Release:16 April 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0 |
Age Limit (as on UPSC rules)
For IMA, INA, Air Force Academy: Born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2008.
For OTA (Men & Women): Born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008.
Age relaxation as per UPSC guidelines.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of 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 |
How to Download UPSC CDS-I Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in.
- Click on the 'Answer Key' section under 'Latest Notifications'.
- Find the link for CDS-I Answer Key 2026 and click on it.
- Enter your Enrollment Number and Date of Birth.
- The answer key will be displayed. Download and save it for future reference.
For more details, candidates can refer to the official notification.
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases the CDS-I Answer Key.
It is released for the Combined Defence Services-I (CDS-I) 2026 examination.
The CDS-I exam was conducted on 12 April 2026.
Candidates can download the answer key from the UPSC official website by entering their Enrollment Number and Date of Birth.
The official website for UPSC is https://www.upsc.gov.in.
No, downloading the answer key is free of charge.