UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 Out - Download Answer Key

Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released Answer key for the recruitment of UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 on its official website. The exam was conducted on 12 April 2026, and the last date to submit the application form was 30 December 2025. Candidates Can Also Check Answer Key using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by logging into the portal. The direct link is provided below. (Advt No: 04/2026)

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UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview

IMPORTANT DATES	APPLICATION FEE
Online Apply Start Date : 10 December 2025 Online Apply Last Date : 30 December 2025 Last Date For Fee Payment : 30 December 2025 Exam Date : 12 April 2026 Admit Card : 02 April 2026 Available Now Answer Key : 16 April 2026 Available Now Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.	Gen/ OBC/ EWS: ₹200/- SC/ ST: ₹00/- Pay the Examination Fee Through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking/ Pay Offline Through E-Challan.

AGE LIMIT AS ON 01.07.2025	TOTAL POST
IMA & INA Age Limit: 19 to 24 Years. Air Force Age Limit: 20 to 24 Years OTA Age Limit: 19 to 25 Years For more complete information, please read the UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026.	451 Posts For more complete information, please read the UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2026.

UPSC CDS 1 Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 Details

Post Name	Total	UPSC CDS 1 Eligibility 2025
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100	Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Indian Naval Academy	26	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Air Force Academy	32	Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream With Physics & Math 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Of Engineering OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India.
Officer Training Academy (Men)	275	Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognised University/ Institution in India. For more complete information, kindly read the UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment Exam Notification 2025.
Officer Training Academy (Women)	18
Total	451

UPSC CDS 1 Salary 2026

Allowance	Amount (₹)
Salary	₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500/- Per Month
Allowances	Allowances As Per Government Norms.

UPSC CDS 1 2026 Selection Process

The Selection Process for UPSC CDS 1 Recruitment 2026 will be completed in the following phases –

Written Exam.
SSB Interview/ Personality Test.
Document Verification.
Medical Examination.

How to Download UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 ?

Open your web browser on your phone or computer
Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
On the homepage, go to the Examination / Latest Notifications / Exam Calendar section
Look for the notification titled CDS-I Answer Key 2026
Click on the Answer Key link
After reviewing, download or save the PDF to your device
Take a printout if needed for future reference

UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 : IMPORTANT LINKS
Download Answer Key Download Admit Card Check Exam Date Notice Check Admit Card Notice Apply Online	Available Active PDF PDF Official Application Portal
Download Official Notification	PDF
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Homepage	jobs.pincodeofindia.com

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026 Released?
Released On Official Website.

What is the UPSC CDS 1 Official Website 2025?
upsc.gov.in.

What is the UPSC CDS 1 Online Form 2025 Last Date?
30 December 2025.

What is the UPSC CDS 1 Exam Date 2025?
12 April 2026.

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