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UPSC Releases CDS 2 Exam 2026 Schedule with Three Shifts

UPSC Releases CDS 2 Exam 2026 Schedule with Three Shifts
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026 Schedule Released; Check Shift Timings, Admit Card Details Here · telegraphindia.com

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.

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

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