Where can a candidate find the download link of CDS 1 Result 2026?

The download link for the CDS 1 Result 2026 will be available on the UPSC website and also on our Shiksha page.

How many vacancies are announced in CDS 2026?

The Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS 1 examination 2026 vacancies on the official website. It will be released around for various defence services.

What should a candidate do if he or she faces an issue in downloading the CDS admit card?

Candidate should check the internet connection. It should be stable. Latest version of browsers can be used like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Clean the catche and try to download the admit card. If still problem occurs, contact the UPSC for support.

What are the prohibited items in the CDS exam centre?

There are some of the items that candidate can not take with themselves while giving the CDS examination. Such items are mobile phones, laptops, tablets, calculators, etc. That is electronic items are not allowed. If any of the candidate found with such items in the exam centre then he or she will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

In how many days will the CDS 2026 admit card be released?

The UPSC will release the CDS 2026 admit card at upsc.gov.in. The CDS 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026 and CDS 2 on September 13.

When will the CDS 1 2026 exam be conducted?

The Commission released the CDS 1 and 2 exam date at upsc.gov.in. The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026 and the CDS 2 on September 13. Candidates must be aware that these dates are released by the UPSC.

How many papers are there in the CDS 2026 exam?

In CDS, written exam comprises three papers namely English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics aiming for Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy (AFA). There are two papers for candidates aiming for the Officers Training academy (OTA). For IMA, INA, AFA: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics For OTA: English and General Knowledge

What is the duration of each subject paper in CDS 2026 exam?

The duration of each subject paper in the CDS 2026 exam is mentioned below. 1. For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy: English, General Knowledge and Mathematics all have two hours duration. 2. For Officers' Training Academy (OTA)-English and GK for both separately 2 hours duration

When will the CDS 1 2026 exam be conducted?

The Commission released the CDS 1 and 2 exam date at upsc.gov.in. The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026 and the CDS 2 on September 13. Candidates must be aware that these dates are released by the UPSC.

Is the CDS exam online or offline?

The CDS exam is conducted in two stages, the written exam and the SSB interview. The CDS exam is an offline exam conducted in pen paper-based format. The CDS marking scheme, negative marking, total marks, exam timing, and the paper pattern for the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA are available on this page for the CDS exam.

CDS Admit Card 2026: Check CDS Hall Ticket Download Link Here

564 Students Q&A

Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 17:53 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UPSC CDS Admit Card 2026: The Commission will conduct the CDS 1 exam on April 12, 2026. Few days prior to the exam the CDS admit card will be released at upsc.gov.in. It will contain the information about the examination centre, shift timings, etc. Candidate will be able to download it with the help of login credentials. It is important to carry hall ticket to the examination centre, without it candidate will not be allowed to take the exam. Hard copy of the call letter will not be sent via post. The Combined Defence Services exam is a national-level exam which is conducted to select the candidates for Indian Armed Forces.

Table of contents

CDS Admit Card 2026
CDS Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
How to Download CDS Admit Card?
Details On UPSC CDS Hall Ticket
Documents Required Along With CDS Admit Card 2026
CDS Exam Pattern for IMA, INA, IFA
CDS Exam Pattern for OTA
CDS Admit Card 2026: Exam Centre
CDS Exam Day Instructions 2026
CDS Admit Card 2026 FAQs

CDS Admit Card 2026

CDS Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CDS 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Dec ' 25	CDS 1 Notification 2026
10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25	CDS 1 Application Process 2026
12 Apr ' 26	CDS 1 Exam 2026
20 May ' 26	CDS 2 Notification 2026
20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26	CDS 2 Application Process 2026
13 Sep ' 26	CDS 2 Exam Date 2026