NDA 2 Answer Key 2026 Out At upsc.gov.in, Download Response Sheet PDF

UPSC NDA 2 Answer Key 2026 has been released on Sep 16, 2026, at upsc.gov.in for the exam held on Sept 13, 2026, for 394 vacancies. NDA 2 Admit Card was released on Sep 3, 2026. Candidates are to check their responses from the provisional answer key, calculate their expected scores, and raise objections within the prescribed period. After reviewing the objections, UPSC will release the final answer key. NDA 2 Result 2026 will be released after the answer key process, followed by the SSB interview for candidates who qualify the written exam

NDA Previous Year Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

Candidates can check NDA 1 and 2 Answer Key for previous years in the table below:

Steps to Download NDA 2026 Answer Key

NDA 2 Answer Key 2026 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Sep 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the provisional answer key from the official website. Follow the steps below to download NDA 2 Answer Key 2026.

• Visit the UPSC official website upsc.gov.in.
• From the examination option, click on the answer key.
• You will see year-wise exams and their answer keys.
• Now find the year 2025 column, and there you will see NDA 1 & 2 Exam Answer Key for GAT & Mathematics.
• Click on the link next to subjects, and the download will start automatically.
• Save the PDF file for further references.

How to Calculate Score by Using NDA Answer Key?

Once the candidate downloads NDA exam answer key 2026, he/she must compare their responses, which they marked in the exam. They can calculate the estimated score based on the marking scheme of NDA exam.

• The marking scheme for GAT is 400 total marks. 4 marks for the correct answer and 1.3 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer.
• The marking scheme for Mathematics is 300 total marks. 2.5 marks for the correct answer and 0.88 marks will be deducted for the wrong answer.

Candidates can find the direct link for NDA answer key 2026 in the table above once the official NDA answer keys are released by the UPSC. The candidate must also make sure to add the negative marks obtained during the calculation of the estimated marks using NDA answer key

NDA 2 Answer Key 2026 Marking Scheme

How to Raise Objection Against UPSC NDA 2 Answer Key 2026?

NDA 2 candidates who find an error in NDA 2 Provisional Answer Key 2026 can raise objections through the process specified by UPSC. The objection window, submission process, and other requirements will be mentioned by UPSC along with the provisional answer key notice. Candidates should submit their objections within the prescribed time.

• Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
• Open NDA 2 Answer Key 2026 objection link, if activated.
• Log in using the required credentials.
• Select the question for which the objection is being raised.
• Enter the required details and upload supporting documents, if asked.
• Pay the prescribed fee, if applicable.
• Submit the objection form within the specified deadline.
• Save the confirmation page for future reference.

NDA 2 Response Sheet 2026 PDF

NDA 2 Response Sheet 2026 contains the answers marked by candidates during the examination. Candidates can compare their recorded responses with the provisional answer key to calculate their expected marks. The response sheet can also be saved for reference until NDA 2 Result 2026 is released.

What’s Next After NDA 2 Answer Key 2026?

After the release of NDA 2 Provisional Answer Key 2026, candidates can calculate their expected scores and raise objections, if permitted. UPSC will release NDA 2 Result 2026 after completing the answer key process. Candidates who qualify for the written exam will be shortlisted for the SSB Interview, and final selection will be based on performance in the written exam and SSB, subject to the prescribed eligibility and medical requirements.