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The UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 is listed as available from 16/09/2026. Use the answer-key PDF links below, then check the official notice for any applicable instructions.
The UPSC CDS II Answer Key 2026 is listed as available from 16/09/2026. Open the answer-key links in the official documents section to access the PDFs. Compare your responses with the relevant key and use the official UPSC website for any further instructions. The exam date was 13/09/2026.
The application window ran from 20/05/2026 to 11/06/2026, so it has closed. Check the official notice before taking action, particularly if you need clarification about the answer key or recruitment conditions.
The recruitment information lists degree requirements for IMA, OTA, Naval Academy and Airforce, along with an age range of 20 to 24 years. Review the notice for post-wise conditions and age-relaxation details.
Answer key: download and check
The answer key is listed as available from 16/09/2026. Use the three Download Answer Key links under Official documents and links to open the PDFs. Compare your marked responses with the relevant key and keep a copy for your records.
Important dates
Application began: 20/05/2026
Last date to apply: 11/06/2026
Last date to pay the examination fee: 11/06/2026
Exam date: 13/09/2026
Admit card available: 03/09/2026
Answer key available: 16/09/2026
Correction date: As per Schedule
Result: As per Schedule
The application period has ended. Check the official notice for any further updates.
Eligibility criteria
For IMA and OTA: Bachelor degree in any stream.
For Naval Academy: Bachelor degree in Engineering.
For Airforce: Bachelor degree in any stream, with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Check the official notice for the full post-wise eligibility conditions.
Age limit
Minimum age: 20 years.
Maximum age: 24 years.
Age relaxation: Extra as per rules.
The recruitment information gives the age limit as on 01/07/2027 and directs candidates to the notice for post-wise details. Verify the applicable age conditions in the official notice.
Application fee
General: 200/-
OBC: 200/-
EWS: 200/-
SC: 0/-
ST: 0/-
Female: 0/-
Payment methods listed: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E Challan. The fee payment deadline was 11/06/2026.
How to apply
The application window has closed. For reference, the listed application steps were:
Read the recruitment notice before filling in the form.
Check your eligibility and keep identity, address and other required details ready.
Prepare scanned documents, including a photograph, signature and identity proof.
Complete the online form and review the preview and all entries carefully.
Pay the applicable fee, if required, using a listed payment method.
Submit the form and keep a printout of the final submitted application.
Official documents and links
Official website: https://upsc.gov.in/
Apply online: https://upsconline.nic.in/
Official notification: https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CDS-II-2026-Engl-200526.pdf
Download Answer Key: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ProvAnsKey-English-CDSE-II-26-16092026.pdf
Download Answer Key: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ProvAnsKey-GK-CDSE-II-26-160926.pdf
Download Answer Key: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ProvAnsKey-ElMath-CDSE-II-26-160926.pdf
Check the official notice before taking action.