UPSC CDS I Admit Card 2026 Released – Download Hall Ticket for Combined Defence Services Exam
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination I 2026. Candidates who applied for the CDS recruitment can now download their admit card from the official portal. The exam will be conducted for admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
Important Dates
Event Date Application Start December 2025 Last Date to Apply January 2026 Admit Card Release Available Now CDS I Exam Date April 2026 Result To Be Notified
Exam Conducting Authority
Organization Union Public Service Commission Exam Name Combined Defence Services Examination I 2026 Category Admit Card Mode of Exam Offline Admit Card Status Released
Courses Offered Through CDS I
Academy Course Indian Military Academy Permanent Commission Indian Naval Academy Executive Branch Air Force Academy Flying Branch Officers Training Academy Short Service Commission OTA (Women) SSC Women
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
Written Examination
SSB Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
For IMA / INA / AFA
Subject Marks Duration English 100 2 Hours General Knowledge 100 2 Hours Elementary Mathematics 100 2 Hours
For OTA
Subject Marks Duration English 100 2 Hours General Knowledge 100 2 Hours
How to Download UPSC CDS I Admit Card 2026
Visit the admit card download link
Select CDS I 2026 admit card
Enter registration ID or roll number
Enter date of birth
Submit details
Download admit card
Take printout for exam
Details Mentioned on Admit Card
Candidate Name
Roll Number
Exam Date
Exam Time
Exam Center
Photograph
Signature
Instructions
Required Documents at Exam Center
Printed Admit Card
Valid Photo ID Proof
Passport Size Photograph
Important Instructions
Reach exam center before reporting time
Carry black ball pen
Electronic devices not allowed
Follow exam guidelines strictly
Important Links
Exam Centers
The examination will be conducted across multiple cities in India. Candidates should check their allotted center details on the admit card.