UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key 2025
UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key 2025 – PDF Download for All Sets (GK, English, Maths)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the CDS 2 Exam 2025 on 14th September 2025 for a total of 453 vacancies. Thousands of candidates appeared for the Combined Defence Services Examination aiming to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
The official answer key is expected to be released in the last week of September 2025 on the official UPSC website – www.upsc.gov.in.
📥 UPSC CDS 2 Answer Key 2025 – Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 453 |
| Exam Date | 14th September 2025 |
| Answer Key Status | To Be Released |
| Expected Release | Last Week of September 2025 |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
Unofficial Answer Keys (Available Now)
While the official key is still awaited, several coaching institutes have published unofficial CDS 2 answer keys with solutions:
- English Answer Key – Set A, B, C, D
- General Knowledge Answer Key – Set A, B, C, D
- Elementary Mathematics Answer Key – Set A, B, C, D
These unofficial keys help candidates estimate their scores in advance. However, only the official key will be used for result calculation.
📌 How to Download UPSC CDS 2 Official Answer Key
Once released, follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in
- Navigate to “Examination” > “Answer Keys”
- Click on “CDS II 2025”
- Download the PDF for each subject and set
Objection Process
As of now, UPSC has not announced any objection window. Usually, UPSC does not provide objection facilities for CDS exams. Any updates regarding this will be made available on the official site.
Eligibility for CDS 2 2025 (As per Notification)
- IMA / INA – Graduate in any discipline / B.Tech (for INA)
- AFA – Graduation with Physics & Math at 10+2 level or B.E/B.Tech
- OTA – Graduation in any discipline
FAQs
🔹 When was the UPSC CDS 2 2025 exam conducted?
On 14th September 2025.
🔹 When will the official answer key be released?
Expected in the last week of September 2025.
🔹 Can I challenge the answer key?
No official confirmation on objections for CDS exams.
🔹 Where can I download the answer key?
From the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in