UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 Out – Download Hall Ticket

Description

UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 Out The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 on 03 September 2026 for candidates appearing in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who successfully submitted their CDS-II 2026 application can now download the UPSC CDS 2 Hall Ticket 2026 online through the official UPSC examination portal. The e-Admit Card contains important details including the candidate's name, roll number, examination centre, reporting information and exam-day instructions. The UPSC CDS-II 2026 examination is being conducted under Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II for approximately 451 vacancies in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). UPSC CDS-II Exam 2026 The written examination will be conducted on 13 September 2026. Candidates appearing for IMA, INA and AFA will have papers in English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates applying for OTA will appear for English and General Knowledge papers. The examination timetable released by UPSC provides the following schedule: English: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM General Knowledge: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM How to Download UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 Candidates can follow these steps to download their CDS 2 Admit Card: 1. Visit the official UPSC website or UPSC online examination portal. 2. Open the e-Admit Card section. 3. Select Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. 4. Choose the available login option, such as Registration ID or Roll Number. 5. Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth as required. 6. Enter the captcha/security code. 7. Click on the Submit/Login button. 8. Your UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen. 9. Check your name, roll number, examination centre, date and other details carefully. 10. Download the e-Admit Card and take a clear printout for the examination. The UPSC CDS-II e-Admit Card is issued online only. Candidates should not wait for a physical admit card to arrive by post. Before appearing for the examination, candidates should carefully read all instructions printed on the admit card. They should also carry the required original photo identity document and other documents specified by UPSC. Candidates are advised to download the CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 as soon as possible and verify the examination centre and reporting details to avoid any last-minute problems. Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts Indian Naval Academy (INA): 26 Posts Air Force Academy (AFA): 32 Posts Officers' Training Academy (OTA) – Men: 275 Posts Officers' Training Academy (OTA) – Women: 18 Posts Total: 451 Posts

Eligibility

UPSC CDS-II 2026 Eligibility IMA: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. INA: Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institution. Air Force Academy: Bachelor's Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or Bachelor of Engineering. OTA: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed age, marital status, nationality and other conditions applicable to their selected course.

Selection Process

UPSC CDS-II 2026 Selection Process The UPSC CDS-II selection process consists of: 1. Written Examination 2. SSB Interview / Personality Test 3. Medical Examination 4. Final Merit List 5. Academy Allocation Candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for the SSB Interview, subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions. Final selection is based on merit, medical fitness, available vacancies and the applicable service requirements.

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