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    CDS 1 GK Answer Key 2026 (Out) - Download Official Answer Key PDF's

    CDS 1 GK Answer Key 2026 (Out) - Download Official Answer Key PDF's

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 07 May 2026, 12:26 PM IST

    The Union Public Service Commission releases the UPSC CDS 1 answer key 2027 on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The commission releases the official CDS 1 2027 GK answer key on the official UPSC website after the completion of the examination. Candidates will be able to raise any objections to the provisional answer key through the answer key challenge window. Many notable Coaching centres will also be releasing their own versions of the CDS 1 answer key after the exam.

    CDS 1 GK Answer Key 2026  (Out) - Download Official Answer Key PDF's
    CDS Answer Key 2027 for GK

    The unofficial CDS GK answer key 2027 will be available for download immediately after the exam. The download links for the same are available in the content below. Candidates who are attempting the CDS exam are advised to download the answer key for reference as soon as it comes out.

    CDS GK Answer Key 2027 - Important Dates

    To know about the important dates of the CDS exam date 2027 and the CDS GK Answer Key 2027, candidates can check the table below.

    Important Dates of CDS GK Answer Key 2027

    Events

    Dates

    CDS 1 2027 exam

    To be announced

    CDS 2 exam 2027

    To be announced

    Unofficial CDS 1 GK Answer Key 2027

    To be announced

    Official CDS 1 GK Answer Key 2027

    To be announced

    Answer Key Challenge Window

    To be announced

    Final CDS 1 Answer Key 2027To be announced

    Unofficial CDS 2 GK answer key 2027

    To be announced

    CDS GK Answer Key 2027 - Written Exam

    The CDS exam is conducted in two stages by the UPSC - a written exam and an SSB interview. The CDS written exam has questions drawn from subjects like general awareness, elementary mathematics, and English. The three CDS 2027 question papers are released a few days after the CDS exam. The CDS answer key is released for all three papers separately. Candidates need to have cleared the CDS written examination to be eligible for the SSB interview stage.

    CDS 1 GK 2027 unofficial answer key

    Coaching

    CDS 1 GK answer key 2027 Links

    Baalnoi Academy answer key

    To be updated

    Cavalier answer key

    To be updated

    NeoStencil answer key

    To be updated

    Major Kalshi Classes

    To be updated

    How to Download the Official CDS GK Answer Key 2027?

    The CDS GK answer key 2027 is available for download on the UPSC website. Candidates can follow the steps below to download the answer key for the CDS GK paper.

    • Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in.

    • Go to the 'Answer key' section and search for the 'UPSC CDS 1 exam 2027'

    • A PDF file of the GK answer key will be available.

    • Check the CDS question paper set and accordingly match the CDS answer key.

    • Download the CDS GK answer key for future reference.

    CDS GK Answer Key 2027 - Score Calculation & Marking Scheme

    With the help of the unofficial CDS GK answer key 2027, candidates can calculate their approximate score and get an idea of how they did in the CDS 1 2027 exam. To calculate the Combined Defence Services examination score, aspirants can use the following formula.

    Total score = Number of correct answers x Marks awarded – Number of incorrect answers x Marks deducted

    Marking Scheme for CDS GK 2027

    Paper

    Duration

    Maximum Marks

    Marks for incorrect answers

    General Knowledge

    2 hrs

    100

    -⅓ of the marks allotted to the question

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    Previous Year CDS GK Answer Key

    Candidates preparing for the CDS exam 2027 can also use the previous year's answer key along with the past question papers during preparation. The previous years' answer keys are helpful, as using these answer keys will help candidates evaluate their performance while solving the past years’ papers. For more details, candidates can find the CDS's previous year's answer keys (both official and unofficial) in the table given below.

    CDS 1 Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial)

    CDS 1 Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial by Major Kalshi Classes)

    Papers

    CDS 1 2024 Answer Key (All Sets)

    GKClick here

    CDS GK 2023 unofficial answer key

    Coaching

    CDS GK answer key 2023 Links

    Baalnoi Academy answer key

    Click here

    Cavalier answer key

    Click here

    NeoStencil answer key

    Click here

    Major Kalshi Classes

    Click here

    CDS 2 2022 Answer Keys (Unofficial)

    Coaching

    CDS GK answer key 2022 Links

    MAJOR KALSHI Classes

    Click here

    Cavalier

    Click here

    Previous years' CDS Answer Keys (Official)

    Year

    CDS GK answer key

    CDS (II) 2021

    Click here

    CDS (I) 2021

    Click here

    CDS (I) 2020

    Click here

    CDS (II) 2020

    Click here

    CDS Cut off 2027

    Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 2027 cutoff for all the stages of the exam after the final CDS result declaration. The final CDS cutoff 2027 will be released along with the final CDS 2027 result. But some of the eminent coaching institutes will release the expected CDS cutoff after the CDS exam. Applicants clearing the CDS written exam cutoff will be eligible to appear for the SSB interview stage.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there -ve marking in the CDS written exam?
    A:

    Yes, 1/3 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the CDS examination.

    Q: Where can I download the CDS official answer key from?
    A:

    Applicants can download the CDS GK answer key 2027 from the UPSC website - upsc.gov.in. after the conclusion of the exam.

    Q: What is the selection process of CDS 2027?
    A:

    The selection process for the CDS exam 2027 comprises a written exam, an SSB interview, and a medical examination.

    Q: How to download the CDS question paper 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can download the CDS question paper PDF from the official website.

    Q: How many marks is the CDS GK paper?
    A:

    The CDS GK paper holds 100 marks and the time allotted to attempt this paper is 2 hours. 

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    Questions related to CDS

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    Have a question related to CDS ?

    Hi !!

    As per the UPSC CDS eligibility criteria for IMA, you are eligible to apply for the CDS 2 exam.

    Hello,
    There are certain age limit criteria determined by the conducting body. For more details, you can refer to the article mentioned below regarding the age limit for the UPSC CDS exam.
    Eligibility criteria for CDS candidates

    Hi

    If you are a female candidate with a DOB of May 25, 2002, you can appear for the CDS exam for 4 to 5 more attempts. Check out the CDS exam dates 2026 to learn more about how and when to appear for the examination.

    Yes, you can apply for the CDS 1 2027 and CDS 2 2027 exams, but likely ONLY for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA). You will be overage for IMA, INA, and AFA.

    CDS 1 2027 Eligibility

    For the course commencing in January/April 2028, the approximate age cut-offs will be:

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