Updated On : 15 April 2026 | 07:00 PM
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has conducted the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I 2026 for admission into Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Now, UPSC has released the UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key 2026. Candidates can download the answer key and check their responses.
Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before proceeding.
| Application Start Date | 20-12-2025 |
| Application Last Date | 09-01-2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 09-01-2026 |
| Exam Date | 12-04-2026 |
| General / OBC | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / Female | Rs. 0/- |
| Payment Mode | Online / Offline |
| Correction Window | January 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Date of Examination | 12 April 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | April 2026 |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here To Download Answer Key |
| Answer Key Notice | Click Here To Download Answer Key Notice |
| Exam Schedule | Click Here To Download Exam Schedule |
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