The CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 is now live on the official website. The written examination is scheduled for 13 September 2026. Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications can now visit the official website and download their hall ticket using their log in details.
CDS 2 Admit Card 2026
The admit card is an important document that a candidate must carry with them on the exam day. It is required for entry to the examination centre as well as for verification. Without it, a candidate can not sit for the exam. The CDS call letter has been released for the written examination, which is on 13 September 2026. Candidates are advised to download it as soon as possible and verify all details that are mentioned on it.
Latest Updates and Status
| Exam Name |
Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
|
| Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission
|
| CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 | Released |
| Release Date |
3 September 2026
|
| CDS 2 Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Shifts | Three |
| Total Vacancies | 451 |
| Admit Card Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Direct Download Link
The direct link to download the CDS 2 call letter has been activated on the official website @www.upsc.gov.in. For the convenience of candidates, we have provided the hall ticket download link below. Candidates can access it using their registration details.
CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 Download Link (ACTIVE)
How to Download Admit Card
The CDS 2 Admit Card can be downloaded by following these 10 easy steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Go to the Examinations section.
- Click on the e-Admit Card option.
- Select Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- Click on the CDS 2 Admit Card download link.
- Enter the required login details.
- Submit the details.
- The CDS 2 Hall Ticket 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Download the admit card.
- Take a printout and keep it safe for the examination day.
What Details to Verify in the Call Letter?
Candidates should carefully verify the following details:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- Registration number
- Photograph
- Signature
- Date of birth
- Examination date
- Examination centre
- Reporting time
- Paper details
- Examination instructions
Documents Required for CDS 2 Exam 2026
Candidates must carry the required documents to the examination centre.
| Document |
| CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 |
| Valid Photo ID Proof |
| Photocopy of the Valid Photo ID Proof |
| Passport-size Photographs |
CDS 2 Exam Date 2026
The CDS 2 Exam Date 2026 is 13 September 2026. The examination will be conducted in offline mode. The written examination is conducted for candidates seeking admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
CDS 2 Exam Timing 2026
| 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 |
CDS 2 2026 Selection Process
The CDS 2 Selection Process 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview/Personality Test
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List









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