UPSC CDS I Admit Card 2026 Released – Download Hall Ticket
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS I Admit Card 2026 on 02 April 2026. Candidates who applied for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026 can now download their e-Admit Card from the official website upsconline.nic.in. The written examination is scheduled for 12 April 2026 (Sunday).
Quick Information
- Release Date: 02 April 2026
- Exam Date: 12 April 2026
- Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
- Total Vacancies: 451 Posts
Download Link
How to Download UPSC CDS I Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official login portal: upsconline.nic.in.
- Navigate to the “e-Admit Cards” section or “What’s New”.
- Click on the link for “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026”.
- Login using your Registration ID, Roll Number, or Mobile Number/Email along with Date of Birth and Captcha.
- Click on “Submit” to view your admit card.
- Download and save the PDF. Take a clear printout for exam day.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Admit Card: Printed copy with a clear photograph and signature.
- Photo ID Proof: Original + Photocopy (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, or Passport).
- Black Ballpoint Pen: For marking OMR sheets.
- Passport-size Photographs: Recent copies (if specified on the admit card).
Important Instructions
- Reporting Time: Reach the exam center at least 60 minutes before the gate closure time.
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper Based).
- Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, electronic devices, calculators, smartwatches, books, and bags are strictly forbidden.
- Dress Code: Avoid clothes with large buttons, elaborate embroidery, or items that could conceal electronic devices. Simple attire is recommended.
- Exam Shifts: English (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM), GK (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM), Mathematics (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
FAQs
The admit card was released on 02 April 2026.
Immediately contact the UPSC helpdesk. A missing photo/signature can lead to disqualification from the exam.
No. You must carry a printed hard copy of the admit card to the examination center. Soft copies are not accepted.
Try clearing your browser cache, using a different browser (like Chrome), or checking your application status. If the issue persists, contact the UPSC helpdesk immediately.
Yes, carry recent passport-size photographs. However, check the specific instructions printed on your admit card.
