UPSC NDA, CDS Admit Card 2026 released at upsc.gov.in, download links here

UPSC NDA, CDS Admit Card 2026 has been released. The direct link to download the hall ticket is given here.

Updated on: Apr 03, 2026 9:22 AM IST

By HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda

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Union Public Service Commission has released UPSC NDA, CDS Admit Card 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the National Defence Academy and Combined Defence Service Exam can download the hall ticket through the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

UPSC NDA, CDS Admit Card 2026 released at upsc.gov.in, download links here

The Commission will conduct the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 and Combined Defence Services Exam 2026 on April 12, 2026 all over India.

The NDA/NA exam will be held in two sessions- the first session from 10 am and the second session from 2 pm onwards. No candidates shall be allowed entry into the Examination Venue after the closure of the entry. Candidates should also note that they shall not be allowed to appear at any Examination Venue except at the Examination Venue mentioned in the e-Admit Card.

The Combined Defence Service exam will be held in three shifts- English paper in the first shift from 9 am to 11 am, General Knowledge paper in the second shift from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm and Elementary Mathematics paper in the third shift from 4 pm to 6 pm. The entry of the Candidates into the examination venue shall be closed 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the Examination in each Session. No candidates shall be allowed entry into the Examination Venue after closure of entry.

Direct link to download UPSC NDA,CDS Admit Card 2026

UPSC NDA, CDS Admit Card 2026: How to download

To download the admit card, candidates can follow the steps given below.

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

2. Click on UPSC NDA, CDS Admit Card 2026 link available on the home page.

3. A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details.

4. Click on submit and your admit card will be displayed.

5. Check the admit card and download the page.

6. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

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

Official Notice for NDA

Official Notice for CDS

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