Union Public Service Commission
UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2026
Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
Admit Card Status
- Release date: September 3, 2026
- Exam date: September 13, 2026
- Mode: Offline OMR examination
- Sessions: Three
Carry to Venue
- Printed e-Admit Card
- Original photo ID listed on the admit card
- Three recent passport-size photographs
- Black ballpoint pen
UPSC CDS II Exam Timings
| Paper | Exam time | Entry closes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| General Knowledge | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Elementary Mathematics | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
How to Download the CDS II Admit Card
- Open the official UPSC e-Admit Card page using the first Important Official Link below.
- Select the official “Click here” link shown for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- Complete the identification and login steps requested by the UPSC Online portal.
- Download the e-Admit Card and check the candidate name, photograph, QR code, centre and session details.
- Print a clear copy and preserve it until the final result is declared.
Official Exam-Day Instructions
- Carry the printed e-Admit Card and the original photo ID whose number appears on it for every session.
- Bring three recent passport-size photographs, one for each session, as directed in the official press note.
- Use a black ballpoint pen for the OMR answer sheet and attendance list.
- Attend only the examination venue printed on the e-Admit Card.
- Do not take mobile phones, smart or digital watches, AI-enabled glasses, IT gadgets, books, bags or valuables into the examination premises.
Only a normal or simple wristwatch is permitted. Candidates who have changed their name after matriculation through due legal process should follow the additional document instructions in the official press note.
Important Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2026 available?
Yes. UPSC released the e-Admit Card on September 3, 2026 through its official online portal.
When is the CDS II examination?
The examination is being held on September 13, 2026 across India.
What time does entry close?
Entry closes at 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM for the three respective sessions.
Will UPSC send a paper admit card?
No. UPSC states that no paper admit card will be issued; candidates must download and print the e-Admit Card.
Which pen is required?
UPSC instructs candidates to bring a black ballpoint pen for the OMR answer sheets and attendance list.
Disclaimer
UP Govt Jobs Portal is an independent information website and is not affiliated with UPSC or any government authority. This page has been prepared from the official UPSC e-Admit Card page, press note and examination timetable. Candidates must follow the instructions printed on their own e-Admit Card and verify any later notice on the official UPSC website.