UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defense Services (CDS) 1 Answer Keys 2026 on the official website upsc.gov.in. Candidates appearing for the CDS 1 2026 exam can now download the answer keys for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.Answer keys have been released for all sets: A, B, C, and D. Candidates can use these answer keys to calculate their possible score before the official result declaration.The UPSC CDS 1 2026 exam was held on 12th April 2026 at various exam centers across the country. The recruitment drive aims to fill 451 posts in various defense academies, including:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA)
- Indian Naval Academy (INA)
- Air Force Academy (AFA)
- Officers Training Academy (OTA)
UPSC CDS 1 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination was conducted in three sessions:
- English: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- General Knowledge: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The examination consisted of multiple choice questions carrying a total of 300 marks, with two hours allotted for each paper.Answer Key PDF includes:
- Question Paper Set (A, B, C, D)
- Correct answers to each question
- Subject wise answer keys
- Exam Paper Details
Candidates are advised to match their answers carefully using the answer keys to estimate their score.
How to download UPS CCDS 1 Answer Key 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download answer keys:
- Visit the official website upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the What’s New or Exams section.
- Click on CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 link.
- Select the relevant subject and paper set.
- Download the PDF file.
- Save it for future reference.
Direct link HereCandidates can download UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 from the official website which is upsc.gov.in or click on the direct link provided above.Hopefully the UPSC CDS 1 Result 2026 will be declared soon. Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for latest updates.
