UPSC CDS II 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Official Paper Links
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC CDS II 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Official Paper Links
Official paper-wise provisional answer keys for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
Sarkari Chatra Editorial Desk — Verified Status: 20 September 2026
Official Listing: The Union Public Service Commission has listed the provisional answer key documents for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who appeared for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA courses can verify official paper keys for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
CDS II 2026 Examination Overview
| Parameter | Official Specification |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| Papers Included | English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics |
| Key Type | Official Provisional Answer Key |
| Official Commission Portal | upsc.gov.in |
Paper Structure & Marking Breakdown
- For IMA, INA & AFA Aspirants: Total 300 marks distributed equally across English (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks), and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks).
- For OTA Aspirants: Total 200 marks distributed across English (100 marks) and General Knowledge (100 marks). Mathematics is not applicable.
- Negative Marking: One-third (0.33) of the marks allocated to each question is deducted as penalty for every wrong response across all test booklets.
Steps to Access CDS II Answer Keys
- Navigate to the official portal: upsc.gov.in.
- Go to Examinations → Answer Keys or click on the link listed under What’s New.
- Select Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 – Provisional Answer Key.
- Download the PDFs for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
- Match the question numbers with your respective booklet code (A, B, C, or D) to calculate your aggregate score.
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