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CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 Out, Check Download Link, Exam Date and More

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:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website.
  2. Go to the Examinations section.
  3. Click on the e-Admit Card option.
  4. Select Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
  5. Click on the CDS 2 Admit Card download link.
  6. Enter the required login details.
  7. Submit the details.
  8. The CDS 2 Hall Ticket 2026 will appear on the screen.
  9. Download the admit card.
  10. 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:

  1. Written Examination
  2. SSB Interview/Personality Test
  3. Medical Examination
  4. Final Merit List

FAQs

Q1. When will the CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 be released?

UPSC has released the CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 on 3 September 2026.

Q2. What is the CDS 2 Exam Date 2026?

The CDS 2 Exam Date 2026 is 13 September 2026.

Q3. Where can I download the CDS 2 Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can download the UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 through the official UPSC website or UPSC online portal.

Q5. How many vacancies are available under CDS 2 2026?

A total of 451 vacancies have been announced under the CDS 2 2026 recruitment.

Q6. What documents are required at the CDS 2 exam centre?

Candidates should carry a printed copy of the CDS 2 Admit Card along with a valid photo ID proof and any other documents specified in the admit card instructions.

Q7. What is the CDS 2 2026 selection process?

The selection process includes the written examination, SSB interview/personality test, medical examination and final merit-based selection.

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