UPSC issues NDA, NA and CDS 2 answer keys 2026
Vaishnavi Shukla | September 16, 2026 | 07:49 PM IST | 1 min read
Candidates can download the UPSC NDA 2 or CDS 2 provisional answer key PDFs on the official website at upsc.gov.in
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.
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