UPSC CDS II 2026 Admit Card

UPSC will release the admit card for Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 on the official website. CDS II is a national exam for admission to defence academies. Written exam is followed by SSB Interview for finally selected candidates.

• Notification Released May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Jun 2026
• Admit Card Expected Aug 2026
• Written Exam Sep 2026
• SSB Interview (Shortlisted) Nov 2026 onwards

1. 1
   Visit upsconline.nic.in.
2. 2
   Click on the CDS II 2026 e-Admit Card link.
3. 3
   Enter Registration ID and Date of Birth.
4. 4
   Download and print colour admit card.

• ✅UPSC CDS II Admit Card (colour printout)
• ✅Valid Photo ID
• ✅Passport-size photograph

• 🔸CDS II: 3 papers — English, GK, Maths (IMA/INA/AFA) | 2 papers — English, GK (OTA).
• 🔸Each paper: 2 hours duration.
• 🔸Negative marking applies.
• 🔸SSB Interview is held after written result.