Upsc Cds 2 Exam 2026 Dates Announced At Upsc Gov In Check Timetable Here

Union Public Service Commission has announced UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026 dates. Candidates who want to appear for the Combined Defence Services Exam 2026 can check the schedule on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

The CDS 2 examination will be held on September 13, 2026. The exam will be held in three shifts- first shift from 9 am to 11 am, second shift from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm and third shift from 4 pm to 6 pm.

To download the exam schedule candidates can follow the steps given below.

1. Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

3. A new page will open where candidates will be able to check the dates.

4. Download the page and keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

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The eligible candidates will be issued an e-Admit Card on the last working day of the preceding week of the date of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available on the Commission’s website for downloading by the candidates. No Admit Card will be sent by post or e-mail.

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There will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

For more related details candidates can check the official website of UPSC.

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