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Union Public Service Commission will release the official CDS 2 2025 GK answer key online on the official UPSC website. Candidates will be able to download the UPSC GK answer key 2025 at upsc.gov.in after the selection process is complete. Many notable Coaching centres will also be releasing their own versions of the CDS 2 answer key after the exam. The unofficial CDS GK answer key 2025 will be available for download immediately after the exam. The download links for the same will be 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.
To know about the important dates of the CDS exam date 2025 and the CDS GK Answer Key 2025, candidates can check the table below.
Events | Dates |
CDS 1 2025 exam | April 13, 2025 |
CDS 2 exam 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
Unofficial CDS 2 GK Answer Key 2025 | To be announced |
Unofficial CDS 2 GK answer key 2025 | To be announced |
The CDS exam will be conducted in two stages by UPSC - a written exam and an SSB interview. The CDS written exam has questions asked from subjects like general awareness, elementary mathematics, and English. The three CDS 2025 question papers will be released after a few days of the CDS exam. The CDS answer key will be released for all three papers separately. Candidates need to have cleared the CDS written examination to be eligible for the SSB interview stage. UPSC will release the official answer key for the CDS GK written exam after the declaration of th
Coaching | CDS 2 GK answer key 2025 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 |
The CDS GK answer key 2025 will be available for download on the UPSC website. Candidates can follow the steps below to download the answer key of the CDS GK paper.
Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in.
Go to the 'Answer key' section and search for the 'UPSC CDS 2 exam 2025'
A PDF file will be available of the GK answer key.
Check the CDS question paper set and accordingly match the CDS answer key.
Download the CDS GK answer key for future reference.
With the help of the unofficial CDS GK answer key 2025, candidates will be able to calculate their approximate score and get an idea of how they did in the CDS 2 2025 exam. To calculate the Combined Defence Services examination score aspirants can use the below-mentioned formula.
Total score = Number of correct answers x Marks awarded – Number of incorrect answers x Marks deducted
Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Marks of incorrect answer |
General Knowledge | 2 hrs | 100 | -⅓ of the marks allotted to the question |
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Candidates preparing for the CDS exam 2025 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 previous year's answer keys (both official and unofficial) in the table given below.
CDS 1 Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial by Major Kalshi Classes)
Papers | CDS 1 2024 Answer key (All Sets) |
GK | Click here |
Coaching | CDS GK answer key 2023 Links |
Baalnoi Academy answer key | |
Cavalier answer key | |
NeoStencil answer key | |
Major Kalshi Classes |
Coaching | CDS GK answer key 2022 Links |
MAJOR KALSHI Classes | |
Cavalier | Click here |
Year | CDS GK answer key |
CDS (II) 2021 | Click here |
CDS (I) 2021 | |
CDS (I) 2020 | |
CDS (II) 2020 |
Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 2025 cutoff for all the stages of the exam after the final CDS result declaration. The final CDS cutoff 2025 will be released along with the final CDS 2025 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.
The CDS 2 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025.
Yes, 1/3 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the CDS 2025 examination.
Applicants can download the CDS GK answer key 2025 from the UPSC website - upsc.gov.in. after the conclusion of the exam.
The selection process of CDS exam 2025 comprises written exam, SSB interview and medical examination.
Candidates will be able to download the CDS question paper PDF from the official website.
The CDS GK paper holds 100 marks and the time allotted to attempt this paper is 2 hours.
The unofficial CDS answer key 2025 will be released here right after the exam and will be available in this article.
Others:21 July,2025 - 28 July,2025
Application Correction Date:29 July,2025 - 31 July,2025
Hi dear candidate,
To be eligible for CDS 1 Exam 2026, your age should fall between 20 to 24 years old. And with your date of birth of 21 December 2002, means that you will be 23 years old as of 1st January, 2026. CDS 1 exam 2026 is expected to take place in April 2026.
Considering the above:
Yes, you will be able to give exam for CDS 1 in 2026.
ALL THE BEST !
Yes, You are eligible to apply for CDS OTA 2026(April exam) Based on your date of birth
Make sure you also:
Hello Aditya,
As a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) student after your 12th board exam, you cannot directly appear for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam because it requires a bachelor’s degree. However, here’s a clear and concise guide on how you can prepare for and give the CDS exam after completing further studies, tailored to your background:
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
To prepare for CDS, CGL, and CAT during graduation, create a clear study schedule focusing on basics, reasoning, and aptitude. Practice daily mocks, improve time management, and stay consistent. Balance college and preparation with discipline and regular revision.
Your date of birth is 24th February 2006, and you will complete graduation in July 2028. For the CDS exam, the maximum number of attempts depends on your age limit and category, but generally, candidates have around 4 to 6 attempts before reaching the age limit.
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