Is there a negative marking in the CDS exam?

Yes. In the CDS exam there is a negative marking. One-third mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. No mark will be deducted for unanswered questions.

How are candidates assessed in CDS SSB Interview?

The CDS selection process consists of two stages: a written exam and an SSB interview. All candidates who qualify for the written exam are required to register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting within two weeks of the announcement of the written test result. After that, candidates are allotted SSB dates and centres.The SSB procedure has two-stage selection process—stage I and stage II. Only those candidates who clear stage I are permitted to appear for stage II. Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Tests (PP&DT). Stage II Comprises of an interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the conference.

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 do I proceed after CDS 2 Result 2026?

The candidates who will qualify for the CDS 2 result in 2026 will proceed to the SSB interview. The CDS 2 result 2026 will be released on the official website. Basically, the result PDF, cut-off marks, and the final merit-list will guide candidates on their next steps, mainly for the SSB interview round.

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.

Is the CDS 1 2026 result out?

The CDS 1 result will be declared online in the form of PDF at upsc.gov.in. The exam will be held on April 12, 2026. It will consists of the roll numbers of those candidates who will clear the exam. Then, they will give the SSB interview.

How many vacancies are announced in CDS 2026?

The Union Public Service Commission released the CDS 1 examination 2026 vacancies on the official website. A total of 451 vacancies has been announced. The CDS 1 notification released on December 10.

In which mode the CDS exam is conducted?

The CDS exam is conducted offline or pen and paper mode. Objective questions will be asked in the examination. Candidates need to mark their choices of answers in the sheet that was provided during the exam. CDS 1 2026 notification released on December 10.

What is the syllabus of CDS Math 2026?

The syllabus of Mathematics consists of Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics.

What is the syllabus of CDS General knowledge?

The General Knowledge syllabus of CDS exam consists of History, Polity, Economics, Geography, Science, etc. The subject requires the knowledge of current events whether national or international. The CDS 1 2026 notification will be released on December 10.

When will the CDS 1 2026 notification and application form be released?

The Union Public Service Commission released the CDS 1 2026 notification on December 10, 2025. The CDS 1 application form 2026 is available from December 10 to December 30, 2025. The direct link is also available on this page.

What are the CDS 2026 exam dates?

The Commission released the CDS 1 notification at upsconline.nic.in. It was released on December 10, 2025. The CDS 1 2026 application dates are December 12 to December 30, 2025. The UPSC CDS 1 exam will be held on April 12, 2026. On the other hand, CDS 2 notification will be announced on May 20, 2026 and the last date to apply will be June 9. The CDS 2 2026 exam will be conducted on September 13, 2026.

At what time should the candidate reach the CDS examination centre?

It is advised to the candidates to reach the CDS exam centre one hour before the given time. They should carry hall ticket along with them otherwise they will not be able to give the exam.

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.

Can a candidate apply for CDS 2026 offline?

No, candidates can't apply for the CDS 2026 exam offline. The authority will activate the CDS application link on the official website. It is important for a candidate to first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the website of UPSC before proceeding with the CDS application form.

When is the CDS 1 2026 application form be released?

The Commission released the CDS 1 2026 application form on December 10, 2025 at upsconline.nic.in. The last date to fill the registration form is December 30. A direct link to apply is also provided on this page.

How do I check CDS OTA Result?

The CDS OTA Result releases at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check below the methods. Visit at upsc.gov.in. Click on the CDS OTA result link. Click on the result PDF link. It will appear on the screen. Download the scorecard PDF and save it for later use.

What details are mentioned in the CDS Result PDF?

The CDS exam consists of English, General Knowledge, and Maths. The result will be prepared in PDF and have the names and roll numbers of all successful candidates. The scorecard will be released at upsc.gov.in.

UPSC CDS Notification OUT: Download CDS 1 Notification Here

550 Students Q&A

Exam On - 12 Apr '26

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 00:05 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CDS Notification 2026 OUT: The Commission has released the CDS 1 notification 2026 on December 10 on the official portal at upsconline.nic.in. The application procedure also begin with the release of the notification PDF. The CDS 1 application form last date is December 30. On the other hand, the notification for the CDS 2 exam will be published on May 20, 2026 and the application dates for the CDS 2 are May 20 to June 9. The UPSC CDS 1 exam will be held on April 12 and CDS 2 on September 13, 2026. The CDS notification has been released in the form of PDF and consists of the information about the exam like important dates, application process, pattern, syllabus, eligibility, etc. Candidates can check below in detail about the CDS 1 notification.

Table of contents

CDS Notification 2026
CDS Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
How to apply Online for CDS Exam?
CDS Eligibility Criteria 2026
CDS Selection Process 2026
CDS Admit Card 2026
CDS Syllabus 2026
CDS Result 2026
CDS Notification FAQs 2026

CDS Notification 2026

DeskCalendar Notification: 20 May ' 26

CDS Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
12 Apr ' 26	CDS 1 Exam 2026
Apr ' 26	CDS 1 2026 Result TENTATIVE
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