UPSC CDS 2 Exam Admit Card 2026 Download
Post Date : 03 September 2026 | 08 : 00 PMUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued online admit card for Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2026 for 451 vacancies. All eligible candidates may download admit card through UPSC official website upsc.gov.in from 03rd September 2026 for CDS recruitment examination 2026.
Interested candidates must read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20.05.2026
- Application Last Date: 09.06.2026
- Written Exam Date: 13.09.2026
Application Fee
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs.200/-
- SC/ ST/ Female Candidates: Rs.0/-
- Application fee can be paid through Credit/ Debit Cards and Net Banking/ UPI.
Age Limit
- See Below
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post
451UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026 Qualification Details
IMA and Officers' Training Academy, Chennai:- Graduate degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
Indian Naval Academy:- Graduate in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics as core or elective subject (with Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 level).
Air Force Academy:- Graduate degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Graduate with first choice as Army/ Navy/ Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/ provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.
Candidates who are studying in the final year/ semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply.
UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2026 Details
| Course Name | Total Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun - 163rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2027 | 100 | 19-24 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - Course commencing in July 2027 Executive Branch (General Service)/ Hydro | 26 | 19-24 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad - (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2027 i.e. 222 F(P) Course | 32 | 20-24 |
| Officers' Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October, 2027 | 275 | 19-25 |
| Officers' Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Women) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2027 | 18 | 19-25 |
| Total Post | 394 |
How To Download UPSC CDS Exam II Admit Card 2026
There are following simple steps for online downloading of UPSC CDS examination 2026 admit card as under described:
- For download admit card of UPSC CDS examination (II) 2026, Open UPSC official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Click on “Login” button given on top right of the home page.
- You will be redirected to login page where fill the mobile number, captcha and enter otp then click on submit button.
- Click on e-Admit Card link and fill the correct details.
- Finally click on Submit button to download your admit card and print out of it.
UPSC CDS Exam Admit Card 2026 Download Links
(Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.)
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
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