Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Service Examination (2) 2025 on 14th September 2025 (Sunday). For the CDS 2 exam, the CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 will be released on 4th September 2025 at the official website www.upsc.gov.in. The admit cards will be released for individuals who have submitted their application forms for 453 vacancies. Candidates can check steps to download admit card, the details mentioned on it and other details from the article. 

CDS 2 Admit Card 2025

The selection process for the Combined Defence Service Examination includes the written test followed by an SSB interview for intelligence and personality tests. To appear in the written test, the candidates have to carry their hard copy of the CDS Admit Card 2025 to the examination hall, which will be released online at the official website www.upsc.gov.in. Along with a photocopy of the admit card, candidates must have to carry their original photo identity proof for verification purposes during the exam. 

CDS Admit Card 2025

CDS 2 Admit Card is an essential document that contains important details about the exam centre location, exam date, exam timing, reporting timing, shift timing etc. Candidates must ensure to download their admit card in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches. 

CDS 2 Admit Card 2025-Highlights
Organization NameUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam NameCombined Defence Service Examination (CDS) (II) 2025
Vacancy453
CDS Admit Card 20254th September 2025
CDS Exam Date 202514th September 2025 (Sunday)
Mode of ExaminationOffline
Official websitewww.upsc.gov.in

CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 Download Link

Candidates who have registered for the CDS 2 exam can download the CDS 2 Admit Card 2025, whose direct download link will be made available at the official website www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates will be required to provide their login details i.e. registration number or roll number, to download their respective admit cards. 

Steps to Download CDS Admit Card 2025

  1. Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at www.upsc.gov.in.
  2. On the homepage of UPSC, click on the 'Admit Cards' link.
  3. Now click on e-Admit Card, Download displayed in front of “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025”.
  4. Candidates are predicted a new page.
  5. Now click ‘By Registration ID’ or ‘By Roll Number’.
  6. Enter the details required i.e. Registration Number/ Roll Number and Date of Birth, captcha and click on ‘Submit’.
  7. The UPSC Combined Defence Service (CDS-2) Admit Card appears on the screen.
  8. Download and take a printout of the admit card to carry to the exam centre and for other future references.

Details Mentioned on CDS 2 Admit Card 2025

After downloading the CDS Admit Card, the candidates need to check all the details mentioned on it. The following details will be displayed on the candidate’s respective page. 

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Category
  • Roll Number
  • Gender
  • Father’s Name
  • Mother’s Name
  • Photograph and Signature
  • NDA 1 Exam Date 2025
  • NDA 1 Exam Centre
  • Reporting Time

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CDS 2 Admit Card 2025: FAQs

Ans. UPSC CDS 2 exam is scheduled for 14th September 2025.

Ans. The UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 will be uploaded on 4th September 2025 at the official website of UPSC.

Ans. The direct link to download CDS Admit Card 2025 has been provided in the article or you can download it from the official website www.upsc.gov.in.

Ans. Candidates are required their Registration ID or Roll Number to download admit card.

Ans. Yes, It is mandatory to carry CDS 2 Admit Card to exam hall. Without admit card candidates will not be allowed to attend the exam.