CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 Out (Soon): Check Previous Year Question Paper & Answer Key PDF

CDS 1 2026 answer key will be released by UPSC after the written exam is conducted on April 12, 2026. It will contain the correct answers to all questions asked in the exam, helping candidates cross-check their responses. Candidates can download the answer key from the official UPSC website once it is published. By using the answer key, candidates can estimate their probable scores before the official result is announced. This allows candidates to evaluate their chances of clearing for the next stage, the SSB interview, and prepare for it in advance.

CDS 2 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (September 14, 2025)

Question Paper PDF	Answer Key PDF	Detailed Solution
CDS 2 2025 English Question Paper and Answer Key PDF	Download PDF	Attempt Now
CDS 2 2025 GK Question Paper and Answer Key PDF	Download PDF	Attempt Now
CDS 2 2025 Maths Question Paper and Answer Key PDF	Download PDF	Attempt Now

Steps to Check UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026

The candidates can download the official UPSC CDS Answer key 2026 from the official website of UPSC with the help of their login credentials. To download the answer key, the examinees are required to enter the login ID and the password that is generated at the time of the registration process.

Given below are the steps to download UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 from the official website of UPSC:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC and go to the homepage.
• Step 2: Click the ‘’Examination’’ icon.
• Step 3: Now select the ‘’Answer key’’ option from the list of options roll down under the ‘’Examination’’ icon.
• Step 4: Select the relevant CDS Answer Key from the list of answer keys for various examinations conducted by UPSC.
• Step 5: Now click “Download’’ to the relevant answer key and enter the login credentials to download the same.
• Step 6: The PDF of CDS Answer Key will be downloaded.
• Step 7: One can take a printout of the same for their reference.

How to Calculate Marks from UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026?

The candidates must be well aware of UPSC CDS Exam Pattern and marking scheme in order to calculate their score from the Answer Key.

• For every correct response: 1 mark will be rewarded.
• For every incorrect response: 1/3rd or 0.33 marks will be deducted.

Once the candidate is aware of the pattern and marking scheme, he/she can calculate their probable score using CDS Answer Key. Given below are the steps to calculate the score using CDS Answer Key:

• Step 1: Go through CDS Exam Pattern and marking scheme to know how the marks are awarded.
• Step 2: Compare the responses in the Answer sheet (OMR Sheet) with the answer key.
• Step 3: Calculate the ‘Correct’ and ‘Incorrect’ responses with the help of the formula given below:

Total Marks = Number of Correct Answers – (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.33)

For UPSC CDS Answer Key 2026, the aspirants are encouraged to keep checking the official website. Candidates should also keep in mind the negative marking criteria while calculating predicted marks using UPSC CDS 2026 Answer Key.