The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Candidates can now download their e-Admit Card from the official UPSC portal using their login credentials. The CDS-II 2026 Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026 across various examination centers in India.
UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 Highlights
Particulars Details Organization Name Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Exam Name Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-II) 2026 Category Admit Card Admit Card Status Released Exam Mode Offline (Pen & Paper Based) Exam Date 13 September 2026 Vacancy 451 Posts Official Website upsc.gov.in
UPSC CDS-II Important Dates
Event Date Notification Release 20 May 2026 Application Last Date 09 June 2026 Admit Card Release Released CDS-II Exam Date 13 September 2026 Result Declaration To Be Announced
UPSC CDS-II Exam Schedule 2026
Subject Timing English 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM General Knowledge 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM Elementary Mathematics 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
The CDS-II examination will be conducted in three shifts on 13 September 2026 .
Documents Required at Exam Centre
Required Documents Status UPSC CDS-II Admit Card Mandatory Original Photo ID Proof Mandatory Aadhaar Card Accepted PAN Card Accepted Voter ID Card Accepted Passport Accepted Driving Licence Accepted
How to Download UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026
Step Process Step 1 Visit the official UPSC website Step 2 Open the e-Admit Card section Step 3 Select CDS-II Examination 2026 Step 4 Enter Registration ID/Roll Number Step 5 Submit details and download admit card Step 6 Take a printout for examination use
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Key Takeaways
UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026 has been released. The examination will be held on 13 September 2026 .
Candidates must carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID proof to the exam center.
Entry to the examination venue closes 30 minutes before the commencement of each session .
No admit card will be sent by post or email. Candidates must download it online.
