UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Answer Key 2026 Released: Check Subject Wise PDFs

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer keys for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 and Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examinations can download the subject-wise answer key PDFs through the official UPSC website.

UPSC conducted the NDA & NA II and CDS II examinations on September 13, 2026, in offline, pen-and-paper mode at examination centres across the country. The provisional answer keys allow candidates to compare the official answers with their responses recorded in the examination.

The answer keys are available without requiring candidates to log in.

UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Answer Key 2026

The Commission has published separate provisional answer keys for the papers conducted under the two examinations.

For NDA & NA II 2026, answer keys are available for:

• Mathematics
• General Ability Test (GAT)

For CDS II 2026, answer keys are available for:

• English
• General Knowledge
• Elementary Mathematics

Candidates can download the relevant PDF and use it to compare their answers.

NDA & NA II 2026 Answer Key: Papers

The NDA & NA II examination includes two papers.

Mathematics

• Number of questions: 120

General Ability Test (GAT)

• Number of questions: 150

Candidates who appeared for NDA & NA II can download both subject-wise provisional answer key PDFs.

CDS II 2026 Answer Key: Papers

The CDS II examination includes three papers.

English

• Number of questions: 120

General Knowledge

• Number of questions: 120

Elementary Mathematics

• Number of questions: 100

Candidates can use the respective provisional answer keys to assess their responses.

How to Download UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Answer Key 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to download the provisional answer key:

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Go to the “What's New” section.
3. Look for the notification related to the NDA & NA II or CDS II provisional answer key.
4. Select the examination for which the answer key is required.
5. Select the relevant subject or paper.
6. The answer key PDF will open on the screen.
7. Download and save the PDF for future reference.
8. Compare the answers with the responses marked during the examination.

UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Exam 2026

The UPSC conducted the NDA & NA II and CDS II examinations on September 13, 2026.

The examinations were conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode using OMR answer sheets at various centres across the country.

The release of the provisional answer keys gives candidates an opportunity to check their responses against the answers published by the Commission.

What After the Provisional Answer Key?

Candidates can use the provisional answer key to estimate their performance based on their recorded responses.

The provisional answer key should not be treated as the final answer key. UPSC may subsequently publish the final answer key as part of the examination process.

Candidates should continue to check the official UPSC website for information regarding the written examination results and subsequent stages.

NDA and CDS: What Are These Examinations?

The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination is conducted by UPSC for admission to the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy through the prescribed selection process.

The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by UPSC for admission to specified courses of the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers' Training Academy, subject to the examination's eligibility and selection requirements.

Key Facts

• Conducting body: Union Public Service Commission
• Examinations: NDA & NA II 2026 and CDS II 2026
• Examination date: September 13, 2026
• Mode: Offline / Pen-and-paper
• Answer key: Provisional
• NDA & NA papers: Mathematics and GAT
• CDS papers: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics
• Answer key format: Subject-wise PDF
• Login required to download: No
• Official website: UPSC

Important Advice for Candidates

Candidates should download the answer key corresponding to the examination and paper they appeared for.

They should also retain a copy of the downloaded PDF for reference until the examination process is completed.

For results, final answer keys and other updates, candidates should rely on notices published by UPSC on its official website.

FAQs

1. Has UPSC released the NDA & NA II 2026 answer key?

Yes. UPSC has released the provisional answer keys for NDA & NA II 2026.

2. Has the UPSC CDS II 2026 answer key been released?

Yes. UPSC has released the provisional answer keys for CDS II 2026.

3. When was the NDA & NA II 2026 examination conducted?

The NDA & NA II 2026 examination was conducted on September 13, 2026.

4. When was the CDS II 2026 examination conducted?

The CDS II 2026 examination was also conducted on September 13, 2026.

5. Which papers are covered in the NDA & NA II answer key?

The NDA & NA II provisional answer keys are available for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).

6. Which papers are covered in the CDS II answer key?

The CDS II provisional answer keys are available for English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.

7. How many questions are there in the NDA Mathematics paper?

The NDA Mathematics paper contains 120 questions.

8. How many questions are there in the NDA GAT paper?

The NDA GAT paper contains 150 questions.

9. How many questions are there in the CDS English paper?

The CDS English paper contains 120 questions.

10. How many questions are there in the CDS General Knowledge paper?

The CDS General Knowledge paper contains 120 questions.

11. How many questions are there in the CDS Elementary Mathematics paper?

The CDS Elementary Mathematics paper contains 100 questions.

12. Do candidates need login credentials to download the answer key?

No. The provisional answer key PDFs can be downloaded without entering login credentials.

13. Is the released answer key final?

No. The currently released keys are provisional answer keys. Candidates should wait for further official updates regarding the final answer key.

14. Where can candidates check the NDA and CDS answer keys?

Candidates can check and download the answer keys through the official UPSC website.