CDS Application Form 2026: Registration Steps, Apply Online for UPSC CDS 1

Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Nov 27, 2025 16:03 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CDS Application Form 2026: The The UPSC CDS 1 notification 2026 is schedule to be released on December 10, 2025 at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who want to join the Indian Armed Forces through the CDS will apply online. The CDS Application process will begin with the announcement of the CDS notification. The last date to apply for CDS 1 will be December 30. Candidates need to pay the registration fee successfully to submit their online form. Also, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria 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 8, 2026. Candidates can check below in detail about the CDS registration 2026, its process, etc.

 

 

Table of contents
  • 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
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CDS Application Form 2026: UPSC OTR

DeskCalendarRegistration: 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

DatesUpcoming 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

DatesPast Exam Dates
14 Sep ' 25

CDS 2 Exam 2025

04 Sep ' 25

CDS 2 2025 admit card

07 Jul ' 25 - 09 Jul ' 25

CDS 2 2025 application correction dates

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How to apply for CDS 2026 online?

DeskCalendarRegistration: 10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25

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Filling Part I of CDS Application Form 2026

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How to Choose Exam Centres in CDS Application Form?

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CSS Application Correction Window

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CDS Career Growth

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Other Defence Exam Application Form

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CDS Application 2026 FAQs

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