{"id":79292,"date":"2021-09-06T10:18:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T04:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=79292"},"modified":"2021-09-06T10:56:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T05:26:11","slug":"upsc-cds-answer-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC CDS Answer Key- Important Details, Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/#UPSC_CDS_II_Examination_2021_Important_Details\" >UPSC CDS II Examination&nbsp;2021 Important Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/#UPSC_CDS_II_Examination_2021_Important_Dates\" >UPSC CDS II Examination 2021 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/#How_to_Download_UPSC_CDS_Answer_Key\" >How to Download&nbsp;UPSC CDS Answer Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/#Calculating_Estimated_Marks_from_UPSC_CDS_Answer_Key\" >Calculating Estimated Marks from&nbsp;UPSC CDS Answer Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/#Instructions_Related_To_Marking_Answers\" >Instructions Related To Marking Answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/#Process_to_challenge_the_UPSC_CDS_question_paper\" >Process to challenge the UPSC CDS question paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cds-answer-key\/#FAQS\" >FAQS:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Union Public Service Commission released a notification on 4<sup>th<\/sup> August 2021 announcing the UPSC CDS II examination 2021. This examination is held twice a year in February and September to induct eligible and promising aspirants into the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officer\u2019s Training Academy (OTA).&nbsp;The last date to submit the application form for the UPSC CDS II is 24<sup>th<\/sup> August 2021. The UPSC will conduct the CDS II examination&nbsp;on&nbsp;4<sup>th<\/sup> November 2021. They will release the <strong>UPSC CDS Answer Key<\/strong>&nbsp;after the examination is concluded. The commission will put up the answer key on its official website for the candidates to check and evaluate their answers\/ scores. Continue reading for further details of the&nbsp;<strong>UPSC CDS Answer Key.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for UPSC CDS Exam Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_II_Examination_2021_Important_Details\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS II Examination&nbsp;2021 Important Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Name of exam<\/td><td>Combined Defence Services Examination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducted by<\/td><td>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam level<\/td><td>National<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam frequency<\/td><td>Twice a year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language of question paper<\/td><td>English and Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Fee<\/td><td>INR 200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Purpose<\/td><td>To select candidates as Commissioned Officers in Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancies&nbsp;<\/td><td>CDS I: 345CDS II: 339<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No of the test cities<\/td><td>41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\">www.upsc.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Offline only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Questions asked<\/td><td>300 MCQ Type<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of questions in OTA<\/td><td>200 MCQ Type<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Marks<\/td><td>300 and 200 (OTA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration of Exam<\/td><td>2 hours (120 minutes) for each paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>Hindi or English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative marking<\/td><td>1\/3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;mark deducted for each incorrect response<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CDS_II_Examination_2021_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CDS II Examination 2021 Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Events<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS II 2021 Notification Release Date<\/td><td>4th August 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS II 2021 Apply Online Begins<\/td><td>4th August 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last date to Apply online<\/td><td>24th August 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS II Admit Card 2021<\/td><td>3 weeks before the exam (14<sup>th<\/sup> October 2021 tentatively)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS II 2021 Exam Date<\/td><td>14<sup>th<\/sup> November 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS II Examination 2021 Answer Key (unofficial)<\/td><td>14<sup>th<\/sup> November 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS II Examination 2021 Answer Key (official)<\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CDS II Result 2021<\/td><td>December 2021<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_UPSC_CDS_Answer_Key\"><\/span><strong>How to Download&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>UPSC CDS Answer Key<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Visit the official website of the commission-&nbsp;www.upsc.gov.in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>Now, click on the examination tab on the main menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;on the drop-down menu of the examination tab, click on the Answer key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:&nbsp;<\/strong>The website will display the answer keys for different UPSC recruitment&nbsp;on the screen.&nbsp;Click on the CDS II Answer Key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:&nbsp;<\/strong>The answer keys for all three subjects are provided&nbsp;separately.&nbsp;Select the subject, and the answer key will be displayed on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong>Click on download and save the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:&nbsp;<\/strong>Take a printout for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:&nbsp;<\/strong>Check your answers from the Answer key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculating_Estimated_Marks_from_UPSC_CDS_Answer_Key\"><\/span><strong>Calculating Estimated Marks from&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>UPSC CDS Answer Key<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPSC CDS written examination differs as per the post applied for. The marking scheme is the same for all the papers. The CDS examination has a &nbsp; multiple-choice question paper. All questions carry 1 mark each. Negative marking is applicable for every wrong answer. For each incorrect answer or multiple answers to one question, 1\/3 of the marks will be deducted. No negative marking is done for unanswered questions. Follow the steps mentioned below to calculate your estimated score:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:&nbsp;<\/strong>Check your answers with the answer key provided by the commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Multiply the sum of correct answers with 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:&nbsp;<\/strong>Multiply the sum of wrong answers with 0.33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Deduct the sum of step 2 from step 1. The remaining is your estimated score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions_Related_To_Marking_Answers\"><\/span><strong>Instructions Related To Marking Answers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mark the answers with a black ball pen.<\/li><li>Candidates must completely darken the circles.<\/li><li>In the objective type examination, candidates are not required to write the answers.<\/li><li>The question paper will be in the form of a test booklet<\/li><li>Against each number, there are circles marked as (a), (b), (c) &amp; (d)<\/li><li>Candidates must write the papers on their own.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_challenge_the_UPSC_CDS_question_paper\"><\/span><strong>Process to challenge the UPSC CDS question paper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given below are the steps to challenge the UPSC CDS Question paper in case of any discrepancy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Through the Online Question Paper Representation Portal, candidates can contest the question papers (QPRep)<\/li><li>The commission has set a 7-day time limit for each examination.<\/li><li>The candidate must enter information like their roll number, date of birth, and an image to raise objections.<\/li><li>Candidates must submit their challenges after entering these details.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exams\/?ref=ContTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for UPSC CDS Exam Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the UPSC CDS II examination date is fast approaching, you must become earnest about your preparation and revision. You must be already well prepared for the examination. Continue your preparation as you have been doing already. Your hard work and diligence will certainly make your dream come true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS\"><\/span><strong>FAQS:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630764211239\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does UPSC release the UPSC CDS Answer Key for the CDS II written examination?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, UPSC releases the answer key for the CDS written examination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630764222650\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When will the UPSC release the <strong>UPSC CDS Answer Key<\/strong> for the CDS II examination 2021?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">UPSC will release the answer key soon after the examination is concluded.\u00a0The commission will put up the answer key on its official website for the candidates to check and evaluate their answers\/scores<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630764236330\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will the result be calculated based on the UPSC CDS Answer Key?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, based on the official answer key, the final scorecards\/ results are generated<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630764249938\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I calculate my marks using the\u00a0UPSC CDS Answer Key?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can calculate your marks using the answer key. You can calculate your estimated score using the below-mentioned steps:<br\/><strong>Step 1:\u00a0<\/strong>Check your answers with the answer key provided by the commission.<br\/><strong>Step 2:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Multiply the sum of correct answers with 1<br\/><strong>Step 3:\u00a0<\/strong>Multiply the sum of wrong answers with 0.33<br\/><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Deduct the sum of step 2 from step 1. 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