CDS Admit Card 2026, CDS 1 Hall Ticket on 2 April

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Defence Service Examination for candidates who are looking for admission to the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. The CDS Admit Card 2026 for Combined Defence Service Examination (I), 2026, as per trends, will be released 10 days before the exam date, so it is expected that the UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released on 2nd April 2026 at the official website www.upsc.gov.in. 

CDS Admit Card 2026

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 CDS 2026 Exam, the candidates have to carry their hard copy of the CDS Admit Card 2026 to the examination hall, which can be downloaded 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. 

UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026

CDS 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. Candidates must also check all the details mentioned on it carefully, and in case of any error, they must contact the officials immediately.  

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CDS Admit Card 2026 Download Link

Candidates who will be registering for the CDS 1 exam can download their CDS Admit Card 2026 from the download link that will be made available at the official website www.upsc.gov.in on 2nd April 2026. Candidates are required to provide their login details, i.e., registration number or roll number, to download their respective admit cards. For the convenience of candidates, we will also provide a direct link below to download the admit card once it is officially released.

Steps to Download UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026

To download the UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 from the Union Public Service Commission's official website, candidates can follow the steps provided below

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 (I), 2026”.
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-1) 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 Admit Card 2026

While downloading the CDS Admit Card, the candidates need to check all the details mentioned on it carefully. 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
• CDS 1 Exam Date 2026
• CDS 1 Exam Centre
• Reporting Time

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