CDS Application Form 2026 Released: Registration Steps, Apply Online for UPSC CDS 1
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25
CDS Application Form 2026: The UPSC CDS 1 application online form link has been activated on December 10 along with the release of notification. The release date of the CDS notification is December 10. Candidates can apply until December 30. To submit the online form, candidates need to pay the application fee. It is also important to check the eligibility before applying for the CDS exam. Those who will submit their form will be able to download their admit card few days before the commencement of the exam. The CDS 1 exam will be held on April 12, 2026. The UPSC CDS 2 application dates are May 20 to June 9, 2026. Candidates can check below in detail about the CDS registration 2026, its process, etc.
Latest News & Updates:
CDS 1 Notification 2026 OUT at upsc.gov.in; Check Dates and Steps to Apply
- CDS Application Form 2026: UPSC OTR
- CDS Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
- How to apply for CDS 2026 online?
- Filling Part I of CDS Application Form 2026
- How to Choose Exam Centres in CDS Application Form?
- CSS Application Correction Window
- CDS Career Growth
- Other Defence Exam Application Form
- CDS Application 2026 FAQs
CDS Application Form 2026: UPSC OTR
Registration: 10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25
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 - 30 Dec ' 25 | CDS 1 Application Process 2026 ONGOING |
| 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 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec ' 25 | CDS 1 Notification 2026 |
| 14 Sep ' 25 | CDS 2 Exam 2025 |
| 04 Sep ' 25 | CDS 2 2025 admit card |
How to apply for CDS 2026 online?
Registration: 10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25
Filling Part I of CDS Application Form 2026
How to Choose Exam Centres in CDS Application Form?
CSS Application Correction Window
CDS Career Growth
Other Defence Exam Application Form
CDS Application 2026 FAQs
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