CDS 1 Admit card 2026, Download Hall Ticket for CDS

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 on 2nd April 2026. Candidates can download the hall ticket using their login credentials. Candidates must download and print the admit card in advance to avoid last‑minute issues and ensure a smooth entry on the day of the exam.

CDS 1 Admit card 2026

The UPSC CDS Admit card 2026 will be issued online and will be available for download a few weeks before the examination, which is scheduled for 12th April 2026. The admit card is a mandatory document that includes important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, reporting time, and exam centre.  Candidates must carry a printed copy of the hall ticket along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.

UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026: Highlights

CDS 1 Admit card 2026 Download Link

Applicants appearing for the CDS 1 exam can access their CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 from the official UPSC website, www.upsc.gov.in, from 2nd April 2026. To download the hall ticket, candidates must enter their registration number or roll number. For ease of access, a direct download link will also be provided here once the admit card is officially released.

Steps to Download CDS 1 Admit card 2026

Candidates can download their UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website at www.upsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the ‘Admit Cards’ section on the homepage.
3. Select the e-Admit Card Download link for “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026.”
4. On the next page, choose either ‘By Registration ID’ or ‘By Roll Number.’
5. Enter the required information: Registration Number or Roll Number, Date of Birth, and captcha code, then click ‘Submit.’
6. The CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
7. Download and print a copy of the admit card to carry to the exam centre and retain for future reference

Details mentioned on CDS 1 Admit card 2026

Candidates should verify all the information on the admit card, which typically includes:

• Name of the candidate
• Roll number and registration number
• Date of birth
• Category and gender
• Parent’s name
• Candidate’s photograph and signature
• Examination date and session
• Exam centre address and code
• Reporting time
• Important instructions for the exam