UPSC issues NDA, NA and CDS 2 answer keys 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) and National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) 2 answer keys today, September 16. Candidates who appeared for the UPSC NDA 2 or CDS 2 exam can download the provisional answer key PDFs on the official website at upsc.gov.in

UPSC has issued the NDA 2 answer keys for Mathematics, which covers the 120 questions in the paper, while the GAT answer key comprises the 150-question General Ability Test (GAT).

Whereas, the UPSC CDS 2 2026 answer key covers the three papers, including English, General Knowledge (GK), and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates can access the subject-wise PDFs from the official website.

Also read RRB JE CBT 2 result 2026 out on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

UPSC Answer Keys 2026: How to download?

The steps to download the UPSC CDS and NDA 2 provisional answer keys given below.

• Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in.
• Navigate to ‘What’s New’ section.
• Look for NDA, NA and CDS 2 answer key notice and click on it.
• A new page will appear.
• Click on the answer key for Mathematics, GAT or other subject
• UPSC answer key PDF will open
• Download and save the answer key.
• Match the answers with those in the examination.

UPSC conducted the NDA and NA 2 and CDS 2 exams on September 13. The UPSC NDA and CDS 2 results 2026 will be based on the final answer keys.