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HighLights
  1. UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 has been released on upsc.gov.in.
  2. The written exam is scheduled for September 13, 2026, for 451 posts.
  3. Candidates must download the hall ticket using their registration details and verify all information.

CDS 2 Admit Card 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the CDS 2 written examination 2026 on its official website. The e-admit card is now available on upsc.gov.in. Using their registration number and password, candidates can download their hall ticket before the exam day. The call letter is an important document and must be carried on the exam day along with a valid photo ID proof. The online written examination is scheduled for September 3, 2026. The UPSC CDS 2 recruitment 2026 aims to fill  451 officer posts in the Indian Armed Forces. 

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How To Download CDS 2 Admit Card 2026?

Follow these steps to download your CDS 2 e-admit card from the official website. 

Step 1: Go to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Under the examination section, click on the e-admit card option.

Step 3: Select the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 link.

Step 4: The login tab will open. Enter your registration details.

Step 5: After submitting the details, your CDS 2 admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 6: Download it and check all details carefully.

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UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date And Timings

The written exam will be held on September 13, 2026, in offline mode. Candidates seeking admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) must qualify the exam to proceed to the next selection process, i.e., SSB Interview. Following this, shortlisted candidates will then have to undergo the Medical Examination process. 

The examination will be conducted across three shifts as mentioned below:

Date

Indian Standard Time

Subject

Subject Code

13.09.2026 (Sunday)

09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

English

11

12:30 PM to 02:30 PM

General Knowledge

12

04:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Elementary Mathematics

13

Details To  Verify In CDS 2 Call Letter

After you have downloaded the admit card, cross-check the following details carefully. 

  • Candidate’s name

  • Roll number

  • Registration number

  • Photograph

  • Signature

  • Date of birth

  • Examination date

  • Examination centre

  • Reporting time

  • Paper details

  • Examination instructions

    • If you find any discrepancy, immediately contact the respective authorities and rectify the errors before the exam day. 

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