UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) Admit Card 2026
The UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) 2026 admit card (hall ticket) is released on the official website, usually a week or two before the exam. CDS I written exam: April · CDS I SSB: July-September · CDS I final merit and commissioning: roughly June of the year AFTER the written. CDS II written exam: September · CDS II SSB: January-March · CDS II final merit and commissioning: roughly January of the year AFTER the SSB. Total cycle length is approximately 14-18 months from notification to commissioning. Here is exactly how to download it and how to track its release.
How to download the UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in with your credentials. Enter your registration number / roll number and password or date of birth as prompted.
- Download and check the admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to the conducting body immediately.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID specified in the admit card to the exam centre.
Official UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) links
UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card — FAQs
When will the UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) 2026 admit card be released?
The UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. CDS I written exam: April · CDS I SSB: July-September · CDS I final merit and commissioning: roughly June of the year AFTER the written. CDS II written exam: September · CDS II SSB: January-March · CDS II final merit and commissioning: roughly January of the year AFTER the SSB. Total cycle length is approximately 14-18 months from notification to commissioning. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card?
Log in to the official UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
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