UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026: Download Hall Ticket, Exam 13 September
UPSC uploaded the CDS (II) 2026 e-Admit Card on upsconline.nic.in. Exam 13 September 2026. Notice 11/2026-CDS-II, about 451 seats. OTA skips Mathematics.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification
Overview at a Glance
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Total Vacancies | 451 |
| Qualification | Graduation; engineering for INA; Physics and Maths at 10+2 for AFA — see notice |
| Selection Process | Written exam, SSB, medical |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Application Begins | |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Exam Date | |
| Admit Card Release |
The Union Public Service Commission has issued the e-Admit Card for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on upsconline.nic.in. The written examination is on 13 September 2026 (Sunday). Notice 11/2026-CDS-II (20 May 2026) covers the 163rd IMA DE course (July 2027), INA Executive/Hydro, AFA 222 F(P) and the 126th OTA Chennai SSC (NT) men and women courses. The notice lists about 451 vacancies. Applications closed on 9 June 2026 (window from 20 May). UPSC does not post or email the card. This article keeps official PDF links, the paper scheme, download steps and SSB notes — no prep-site URLs.
CDS (II) 2026 e-Admit Card Out @upsconline.nic.in
Download the card, print it and keep it until the final result. Check name, photo, academy choices, venue and session clocks. Write to the Commission or call 011-24041001 / 011-40303444 at least three days before the exam if a field is wrong. Sitting without a print is not allowed under the notice.
Download the CDS-II e-Admit Card (UPSC online)
Notice: Notif-CDS-II-2026 English PDF · upsc.gov.in
Official links
Purpose | Official link |
|---|---|
e-Admit Card | |
Commission | |
CDS-II notification PDF | |
Army SSB register (IMA/OTA preference) |
Highlights
Item | Detail |
|---|---|
Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
Exam | CDS Examination (II), 2026 |
Notice | 11/2026-CDS-II |
Vacancies | 451 (Services HQ may revise) |
Written test | 13 September 2026 |
Card | On the portal from 3 September 2026 |
Apply window | 20 May – 9 June 2026 |
Fee (notice practice) | General/OBC ₹200; SC/ST/all women ₹0 — keep the old receipt; it is not on the card |
Important dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification | 20 May 2026 |
Last date to apply (notice) | 9 June 2026 |
e-Admit Card | 3 September 2026 |
Written examination | 13 September 2026 |
IMA / INA / AFA course (notice) | July 2027 |
OTA SSC NT course | October 2027 |
Vacancy snapshot (official notice)
Entry | Seats in the notice |
|---|---|
IMA Dehradun 163rd DE (July 2027) | 100 (incl. 13 NCC ‘C’ Army) |
INA Ezhimala Executive/Hydro (July 2027) | 26 (incl. 6 NCC Naval + 1 Hydro) |
AFA Hyderabad 222 F(P) (July 2027) | 32 (incl. 3 NCC Air Special Entry) |
OTA Chennai 126th SSC Men (NT) | 275 |
OTA Chennai 126th SSC Women (NT) | 18 |
Total | 451 |
OTA men and women are separate entries with separate merit. Numbers are tentative.
Paper scheme (notice)
Paper | Code | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
English | 11 | 2 hours | 100 |
General Knowledge | 12 | 2 hours | 100 |
Elementary Mathematics | 13 | 2 hours | 100 |
IMA, INA and AFA sit all three papers. OTA sits English and GK only (no Elementary Mathematics). Three sessions may fall on the same day; trust the clock on your card, not a news graphic. Objective papers have negative marking.
How to download
Open upsc.gov.in What’s New for the CDS (II) 2026 e-Admit Card, or log in at upsconline.nic.in.
Use the registered mobile or account fields plus CAPTCHA.
Read roll number, venue, photo and the banned-item list.
Print two clear copies. Carry the card and the named photo ID in every session.
Centre rules
Gates can close before a session. Calculators, phones and smart watches stay out. Arrive early for face match. OTA candidates must not enter a Mathematics room if that paper is not on their card.
After the written test
SSB and medicals follow. IMA/OTA first-choice candidates should register on joinindianarmy.nic.in as the notice requires. Navy and Air Force call letters come from the respective HQ. A hall ticket is not a commission; merit, medicals and vacant seats decide the last list.
FAQ
When was the CDS-II 2026 card released?
On 3 September 2026 at upsconline.nic.in.
What is the exam date?
13 September 2026. Session times are on the card.
Does OTA write Mathematics?
Not under the notice. IMA, INA and AFA do.
How many vacancies?
451 in the notice, provisional.
Where is the official login?
Only upsconline.nic.in / upsc.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the CDS-II 2026 card released?
On 3 September 2026 at upsconline.nic.in.
What is the exam date?
13 September 2026. Session times are on the card.
Does OTA write Mathematics?
Not under the notice. IMA, INA and AFA do.
How many vacancies?
451 in the notice, provisional.
Where is the official login?
Only upsconline.nic.in / upsc.gov.in.
