An unofficial version of the CDS 2026 answer key releases by Baalnoi on their website. Candidates who appeared in the exam can download the CDS 2026 answer key by Baalnoi. Using the CDS 1 answer key enables candidates to make a rough estimate of their score in the CDS exam and assess their performance. The Union Public Service Commission will release the official CDS 2026 answer key on their official website, upsc.gov.in, after the selection process is over.
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However, coaching institutes like Baalnoi release unofficial versions of the CDS answer key after the exam. The answer key by Baalnoi was released after reviewing the question paper by candidates and with the help of subject matter experts who solve questions from the CDS question papers.
Check the dates of the CDS answer key 2026 from the following tables.
Events | CDS 1 2026 |
CDS 1 2026 Exam | April 12, 2026 |
CDS 1 2026 Answer Key by Baalnoi | To be announced |
CDS 1 2026 Official Answer Key | To be announced |
Events | CDS 2 2026 |
CDS 2 2026 Exam | September 13, 2026 |
CDS 2 2026 Answer Key by Baalnoi | To be announced |
CDS 2 2026 Official Answer Key | To be announced |
Subject | CDS Baalnoi Answer Key |
CDS 1 2026 Answer Key Maths | To be released |
CDS 1 2026 Answer Key English | To be released |
CDS 1 2026 Answer Key GK | To be released |
Subject | CDS Baalnoi Answer Key |
CDS 2 2026 Answer Key Maths | To be released |
CDS 2 2026 Answer Key English | To be released |
CDS 2 2026 Answer Key GS | To be released |
As mentioned in the exam pattern of CDS, the marking scheme specifies that there are a total of 340 questions for INA, IMA and AFA of 300 marks while for OTA there are 240 questions of 200 marks and one-third of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. However, no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions in the CDS exam.
UPSC releases the CDS result 2026 in online mode on the official website. The result of CDS 2026 written test is released in PDF format and consists of the academy-wise names of all the shortlisted candidates who are eligible to appear for the SSB. The final merit list is released in PDF format after the SSB and medical examination are over. This list consists of academy-wise roll numbers and names of all candidates who are finally recruited to the vacant positions of CDS.
The CDS cut-off is the minimum qualifying mark prescribed by UPSC to qualify for the exam. Aspirants must score equal to or more than the prescribed marks to qualify for each stage of the CDS exam. The CDS marks will be released academy-wise along with the result.
Aspirants who finally get recruited to the vacant posts of CDS get posted as Lieutenant and get the CDS salary equal to Level 10 which is Rs. 56,100- Rs 177500, the MSP is Rs. 15500. Candidates get allowances also like dearness allowance, flying allowance, dress allowance, transport allowance, and field area allowance.
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From the following tables, candidates can download the previous year of Baalnoi Academy CDS answer keys from the 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 CDS exams.
CDS 1 2022 Answer Key | |
CDS 2 2022 Answer Key | Download here |
CDS 1 2021 Answer Key | |
CDS 2 2021 Answer Key |
Coaching Institute | CDS Answer Key 2020 English | CDS Answer Key 2020 English G K | CDS Answer Key 2020 Mathematics |
Major Kalshi | |||
SSB Crack | |||
Careers360 | To be notifie |
Subject | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | |
To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | To be updated | |
To be updated | To be updated | To be updated |
CDS 2 English | CDS 2 General Knowledge | CDS 2 Elementary Mathematics |
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CDS 1 SET A | CDS 1 SET B | CDS 1 SET C | CDS 1 SET D |
Step 1: Click on the direct link of the CDS 2026 Baalnoi Answer Key. (The link will be made available upon release)
Step 2: A new PDF will open from where aspirants can check the CDS answer key
Step 3: Match the answer to the question paper based on your attempts
Step 4: Calculate your score using the CDS marks calculation method shared here.
Score = 1 x Number of right answers – 0.33 x Number of wrong answers |
It helps aspirants know about all the correct answers from the CDS exam.
Candidates can know their probable scores based on the number of correct and incorrect responses they have made in the exam.
The answer key of CDS by Baalnoi will also help them know their performance.
They can also compare their probable score with the expected CDS cutoff to know the chances of their selection. Check the CDS Selection Process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To download the CDS answer key, aspirants can follow the steps mentioned in the article.
A correct answer in the CDS exam 2026 is for 1 mark for English, GK and Mathematics.
The cut-off marks for the CDS exam 2026 are declared by the UPSC after the selection process.
The official CDS answer key is released after the announcement of the result/ when the complete recruitment process is over.
Yes, it is, one-third of the marks is deducted for every incorrect answer marked by candidates.
The CDS exam is conducted twice a year by UPSC.
On Question asked by student community
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Eligibility Criteria for CDS IMA:
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