Union Public Service Commission has activated the CDS 1 answer key objection window 2026 on April 18, 2026, on the official website at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can avail the CDS 1 answer key 2026 objection window until April 22, 2026. Earlier, the exam authority released the CDS 1 provisional answer key 2026 on April 16, 2026, in online mode on the UPSC website. Candidates can download the CDS 1 answer key in a PDF format.
To start objecting to the CDS 1 answer key, candidates need to first log in to the commission’s website using their login credentials. Candidates must note that the objections that are raised towards the CDS 1 answer key sent through mail, posts, or handwritten will not be accepted by the exam authority. The answer key objection window is only available for the candidates who appeared for the CDS exam.
| Subject | CDS 1 Official Answer Key |
| English | Click here |
| General Knowledge | Click here |
| Mathematics | Click here |
The exam conducting authority has announced the CDS 1 2026 answer key date through a short notice on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam were able to download the CDS 1 answer key on April 16, 2026, at upsc.gov.in
Events | Dates |
CDS 1 2026 Exam date | April 12, 2026 |
CDS 1 Answer key 2026 | April 16, 2026 |
CDS 1 Answer Key objection Facility | April 18 to 22, 2026 |
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The commission provides the CDS 1 answer key 2026 in a PDF format on the official website. Candidates can download the CDS 1 answer key PDF for subjects such as English, Mathematics, and the General Ability Test (GAT). Here are the steps to download the CDS 1 answer key in a PDF format from UPSC.
Step-by-step guide to download the CDS 1 answer key 2026 PDF
Go to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
Click on the 'Examination' tab in the top menu and select 'CDS 1 Answer Keys 2026' from the dropdown list.
Search for the CDS exam 2026 from the dropdown list
Then Click on the link to download the PDF for the relevant paper (subjects such as English, Mathematics, or GAT).
Download and save the CDS 1 answer key 2026 PDF file to your device for checking with your answers.
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Candidates who appeared for the exam were allowed to challenge the CDS 1 answer key released by the commission online. The objections that are raised against the CDS 1 answer key can only be accessed through the online portal. All candidates must note that the CDS 1 answer key objection window for 2026 will be available for a limited period.
Historically, the official CDS 1 answer key was released by the commission after the completion of the selection process or later in the year. From the 2026 exam cycle, the commission has provided all the candidates with the opportunity to challenge the CDS 1 answer key via the online QPRep portal. Usually, the QPRep portal remains active for 5 days after the release of the CDS 1 answer key.
Note- An important reminder to all the candidates from the commission, will not answer individual emails, letters, phone calls, or queries regarding the objections or representations submitted about the exam, questions, or answers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For 2026, the CDS 1 provisional answer key has released on April 16, 2026
Yes, the exam authority will be activating the CDS 1 answer key objection facility from April 18 to 22, 2026.
The CDS 1 2026 results will be declared soon on the official website.
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