Archive · 4 Sep 2026
UPSC NDA, CDS II Admit Cards Released For September 13
UPSC has released online hall tickets for the NDA and CDS II examinations.
Candidates can download them from the official UPSC website or online portal.
Both exams will be held on September 13, 2026.
Each candidate must print the correct hall ticket and bring the photo ID listed on it.
Candidates can only take the exam at the centre printed on their hall ticket.
For CDS, the three papers have different start times and entry deadlines.
Students should arrive early for identity checks, face authentication and frisking.
Phones, smart watches, AI devices, books and bags cannot be taken into the exam venue.
UPSC has released e-Admit Cards for the NDA and Naval Academy Examination (II) and CDS Examination (II), 2026.
Both examinations are scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, and candidates must attend only their assigned centres.
Candidates must download and print their e-Admit Cards and bring the original photo ID whose number appears on the card.
For CDS, papers begin at 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM, with entry closing 30 minutes earlier for each session.
Mobile phones, smart watches, AI devices, books, bags and valuables are prohibited, and rule violations may lead to cancellation or other action.
- Who
- Candidates admitted to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026, or the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026.
- What
- The Union Public Service Commission has released the examinations’ e-Admit Cards and issued download, entry and conduct instructions.
- When
- The examinations are scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026.
- Where
- At the examination centre assigned to each candidate and printed on the e-Admit Card; the CDS examination will be held across India.
- Why
- Candidates need the e-Admit Card, specified photo ID and permitted materials to enter and take the examinations.
- Examinations
- NDA and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026, and Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
- Exam date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Download location
- Official UPSC website and online portal, including upsconline.nic.in
- CDS sessions
- English at 9:00 AM, General Knowledge at 12:30 PM, and Elementary Mathematics at 4:00 PM
- CDS entry deadlines
- 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM respectively
- Required items
- Printed e-Admit Card, original photo ID specified on it, black ballpoint pen and, for CDS, three recent passport-size photographs
- Prohibited items
- Mobile phones, smart or digital watches, AI-enabled devices, other IT gadgets, books, bags and valuables
