UPSC CDS (1) 2026 Answer Key OUT: Download PDF For Combined Defence Services Examination

UPSC CDS (1) Answer Key 2026: The Union Pubic Service Commission (UPSC) has released the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (I), 2026 written exam Answer Key on 16 April 2026. The UPSC CDS (1) 2026 written exam was held on 12 April 2026. The candidates can now download the written exam answer key PDF from the website upsc.gov.in or the direct PDF link given below.

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UPSC CDS Exam (1) 2026 Answer Key Overview

UPSC CDS Recruitment (1) 2026 Important Dates

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UPSC CDS Recruitment (1) 2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification

Age Limit:

(i) For IMA & Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2003 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.
(ii) For OTA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2002 and not later than 1st January 2008 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy— Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2027.

UPSC CDS Recruitment (1) 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for UPSC CDS Recruitment (1) 2026 includes the following stages.

1. Written Exam
2. SSB
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

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