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UPSC Releases CDS 2 Exam 2026 Schedule with Three Shifts
A very important government office in India, called UPSC, has announced the schedule for its CDS 2 exam.
The exam will take place on September 13, 2026.
It will happen three times in one day, once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening.
People who want to take the exam can see the full schedule on the UPSC website.
They will also get an e-Admit Card, which is like a ticket to enter the exam.
The card will be ready on the last working day of the week before the exam.
Students have to download the card themselves from the website because it will not be sent by mail or email.
On the answer sheet, they must use only a black ballpoint pen to write their answers.
If they make a mistake writing their roll number or test booklet code, their answer sheet might not be counted.
Also, giving a wrong answer can cost them points.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS 2 exam 2026 schedule, with the examination set for September 13, 2026.
The exam will be conducted in three shifts: 9 am to 11 am, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and 4 pm to 6 pm.
Eligible candidates will receive e-Admit Cards on the last working day of the week preceding the examination, available only via the official UPSC website.
Candidates must write and mark answers using only a black ballpoint pen; pencils and ink pens are not permitted on the OMR sheet.
Incorrect answers in objective-type papers will incur negative marking, and errors in roll number or Test Booklet Series Code details could lead to rejection of the answer sheet.
- Who
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and eligible candidates appearing for the CDS 2 exam.
- What
- The release of the examination schedule for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 exam 2026, including shift timings and e-Admit Card details.
- Where
- Examination centres as designated on candidates' e-Admit Cards.
- When
- September 13, 2026, in three shifts (9-11 am, 12:30-2:30 pm, 4-6 pm).
- Why
- The exam is being conducted for eligible candidates seeking entry through the Combined Defence Services pathway.
Key facts
- Exam
- Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 Exam 2026
- Exam Date
- September 13, 2026
- Shifts
- Shift 1: 9 am-11 am; Shift 2: 12:30 pm-2:30 pm; Shift 3: 4 pm-6 pm
- Admit Card
- e-Admit Card, download only from upsc.gov.in
- Admit Card Release
- Last working day of the week preceding the examination
- Writing Instrument
- Black ballpoint pen only on the OMR answer sheet
- Negative Marking
- Yes, for incorrect answers in objective-type papers
- Official Website
- upsc.gov.in







