{
  "id": 7954989,
  "title": "UPSC NDA, CDS 2 answer key 2026 released at upsc.gov.in; check steps to download",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/upsc-nda-cds-2-answer-key-2026-released-at-upsc-gov-in-check-steps-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T05:14:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/education/upsc-nda-cds-2-answer-key-2026-released-upsc-gov-in-check-steps-download-10881573/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made available the provisional answer keys for the 2026 National Defence Academy and Naval Academy examination (NDA/NA II) and Combined Defence Services examination (CDS II). Candidates who took part in the examinations can now view and download the subject-specific answer key PDFs from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. This year, the NDA, NA II, and CDS II exams were held offline on September 13, 2026, using a pen-and-paper (OMR-based) format at numerous centers throughout the country.\n\nTo download the provisional answer keys, candidates need to follow these steps: first, visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Next, locate the ‘What’s New’ section and click on the most recent notification for either the NDA/NA or CDS II answer key. Then, choose the specific examination taken by the candidate. The answer key PDF will then display on the screen, ready for download and saving for comparison with the candidate's responses.\n\nThe UPSC has issued provisional answer keys for two subjects in the NDA/NA II 2026 examination: Mathematics with 120 questions and General Ability Test (GAT) with 150 questions. For the CDS II 2026 examination, the provisional answer keys are available for three subjects: English with 120 questions, General Knowledge (GK) with 120 questions, and Elementary Mathematics with 100 questions.\n\nNDA is conducted by the UPSC to offer admission to aspiring undergraduate candidates to the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. The CDS exam, on the other hand, is conducted to recruit graduates into the Indian Armed Forces. Candidates eagerly awaiting results are advised to frequently visit the official UPSC website mentioned earlier for timely updates.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "UPSC releases provisional answer keys for NDA/NA II and CDS II 2026 exams.",
    "Candidates download subject-specific answer key PDFs from upsc.gov.in."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}