UPSC CDS Admit Card 2026 Out, Exam on 12 April

CDS Admit Card 2026 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission on 02 April 2026. Candidates appearing for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 exam must download their hall tickets before the exam scheduled on 12 April 2026.

CDS 1 Exam Date 2026 and Important Timings

The CDS 1 examination will be conducted in offline mode across multiple centres in India. The exam will take place in three sessions on the same day.The exam schedule is provided below:

• Exam date: 12 April 2026
• Forenoon session: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Afternoon session: 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
• Evening session: 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
• Mode: OMR-based written examination

Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre well before reporting time with their admit card.

How to Download CDS Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can download the hall ticket through the official UPSC website using their login credentials. It is important to verify all details after downloading. The steps to download are as follows:

• Visit the official website upsc.gov.in
• Click on the CDS Admit Card 2026 link
• Enter required login credentials
• Submit the details
• Download and print the admit card

Details Mentioned on CDS Hall Ticket 2026

The admit card contains essential personal and examination details. Candidates must carefully check all the information mentioned. The details include:

• Candidate’s name
• Roll number and registration number
• Photograph and signature
• Father’s name
• Exam centre details
• Exam date and time
• Gender

Any discrepancies should be reported to the authorities immediately for correction.

CDS 2026 Exam Overview

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination is conducted by UPSC for recruitment into defence forces. It is a national-level exam held annually. Candidates should ensure they carry all required documents and follow exam guidelines on 12 April 2026 for smooth conduct of the examination.