The hall ticket is available online for candidates appearing for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026. The hall ticket was released on September 3, 2026, for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
The written examination is scheduled for September 13, 2026. The exam will be conducted for candidates applying for 451 vacancies in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026: Key Details
| Exam | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Notice number | 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Admit card release | September 3, 2026 |
| Exam date | September 13, 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 451 |
| Selection process | Written Exam, SSB Interview, Medical Examination |
| Admit card mode | Online |
| Official websites | upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in |
Candidates can download the hall ticket through the official UPSC website or the candidate portal. The admit card will not be sent by post or email.
How to Download UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026
Candidates can download their e-admit card by following a few simple steps.
First, visit upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in. Look for the CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 download link in the relevant section.
Next, log in using the Registration ID or Enrolment Number and Date of Birth. After submitting the required details, the e-admit card will appear on the screen.
Candidates should carefully check their name, roll number, exam centre and exam timing. They should then download the admit card and take a clear printout for the examination.
Important Dates for CDS 2 2026
The UPSC released the CDS 2 notification on May 20, 2026. The online application process also started on the same day.
The last date to submit the application and pay the examination fee was June 11, 2026, after an extension. The admit card was released on September 3.
The CDS 2 written examination will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Details Mentioned on the Hall Ticket
The CDS 2 admit card contains several important details about the candidate and examination. These include the candidate’s name, roll number, registration number and date of birth.
It also provides the examination date and timing, along with the name and address of the exam centre. The hall ticket carries the candidate’s photograph and signature as well.
Important instructions for the examination day are also printed on the admit card. Candidates should read these instructions carefully before appearing for the exam.
CDS 2 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates should check the information on their hall ticket before the examination. Any mistake in the name, roll number, exam centre or timing should be checked carefully.
They should also carry the documents required for the examination as mentioned in the admit card. A clear printout of the hall ticket should be kept ready for the exam day.
The written examination is the first stage of the CDS 2 selection process. Candidates who meet the required conditions will move to the next stages, including the SSB interview and medical examination.
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