UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the CDS 2 examination 2026 today, September 16, 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the exam on September 13 can download the answer key PDF from the official website at upsc.gov.in. Using the answer key PDF, candidates can compare their recorded responses and calculate the probable marks before the final result declaration. The answer set is available for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
How To Download UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key 2026?
Here’s how candidates can access the answer key PDF from the official portal.
Step 1: Go to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, select the examination section.
Step 3: Browse for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 Answer Key link.
Step 4: Download the PDF and calculate your marks.
How To Calculate Marks Using UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key 2026?
Following the official marking scheme, candidates can calculate their marks using the answer key PDF.
1. +1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
2. For every wrong answer, one-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to that question is deducted.
3. Unanswered questions will not be awarded any marks.
4. Total marks = (Correct Answers x 1) - (Incorrect answers x ⅓ of marks allotted)
For example, if 80 answers are correct and 15 are wrong, the score will be 80 − (15 × 1/3) = 75 marks.
UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
After the release of the final answer key, UPSC will announce the CDS 2 result 2026 on its official portal. Candidates who qualify will be called for the SSB interview. The final selection will depend on the performance in the required stages.
For further details regarding the final answer key and result-related information, candidates should check the official website.
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