CDS 2026 Dates OUT; UPSC CDS 1 Notification in December

CDS 2026 exam dates have been announced, with the UPSC CDS 1 notification scheduled for release in December. Check CDS exam dates and application schedule here

CDS 2026 Dates OUT

CDS 2026:  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification, application and exam dates of CDS 1 & 2. Candidates can check CDS exam dates 2026 in the UPSC exam calendar pdf at the official website: upsc.gov.in. As per the notification released, the UPSC CDS 1 will be conducted on April 12, 2026. Whereas, CDS 2 is set to take place on September 13.

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam is a national-level exam conducted twice a year, typically in April and September, for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Selection is based on a written examination followed by the SSB Interview, which assesses candidates' intelligence and personality.

CDS 2026 Dates

Candidates can check the table to know the UPSC CDS 1 & 2 exam, application and notification dates 2026:

CDS Notification 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the CDS 1 notification 2026 on December 10, 2025. The CDS 1 notification comprises the details of the exam like eligibility, exam schedule, syllabus, and more. Along with the notification, CDS 1 application form will be available from December 10 to 30, 2025. Candidates can apply for UPSC CDS 1 online at the official website.

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