UPSC releases provisional answer keys for NDA, NA and CDS exams

The Union Public Service Commission released provisional answer keys on September 16 for the NDA & NA 2 and CDS examinations conducted on September 13, 2026. The answer keys have been made available in PDF format on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

Candidates who appeared for these competitive examinations can now access the answer keys to cross-check their responses and estimate their likely performance. The provisional nature of the keys allows the Commission to incorporate any corrections or clarifications based on candidate feedback.

The UPSC conducts these examinations annually to recruit qualified candidates for various positions in the armed forces and defence establishments. The NDA and NA examination is held twice yearly, while the CDS examination is typically conducted multiple times throughout the year.

Candidates are advised to visit upsc.gov.in regularly for updates regarding result announcements and subsequent stages of the selection process. The Commission will release final answer keys and result notifications in due course following the objection window period.