UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 OUT – Download Hall Ticket, Exam Date & Important Instructions

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) and Combined Defence Services Examination (II). The admit cards were released on September 3, 2026, on the official UPSC website.

Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can download their UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 and UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 online using their registration details. Both examinations are scheduled to be conducted on September 13, 2026.

UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card 2026

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UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination	NDA & NA II and CDS II 2026
Admit Card Status	Released
Admit Card Release Date	September 3, 2026
Exam Date	September 13, 2026
Mode of Exam	Offline
Admit Card Mode	Online
Official Website	UPSC
Application Portal	UPSC Online

The official UPSC examination pages confirm that the NDA & NA II 2026 and CDS II 2026 examinations will be held on September 13, 2026.

UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026

The UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2026 has been made available online. Candidates appearing for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 should download their e-Admit Card before the examination.

According to UPSC, the NDA & NA II 2026 notification was issued on May 20, 2026, while the last date to submit applications was June 11, 2026. The examination is scheduled for September 13, 2026.

UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026

The UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 is also available for download from September 3, 2026. Candidates selected to appear in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 must carry a valid admit card to the examination centre.

The CDS II 2026 notification was released on May 20, 2026, and applications were accepted until June 11, 2026. The written examination will be conducted on September 13, 2026.

How to Download UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their hall ticket:

Visit the official UPSC website.
Go to the Examination section.
Find the link for NDA & NA Examination (II), 2026 or CDS Examination (II), 2026.
Click on the e-Admit Card link.
Enter the required login credentials.
Submit the details.
Your admit card will appear on the screen.
Download and save the admit card.
Take a clear printout for the examination.

Candidates can also use the UPSC's online application portal for examination-related services. The Commission directs applicants to its new application portal at UPSC Online.

Direct link here.

Details Mentioned on UPSC NDA, CDS 2 Admit Card

After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully verify all the information printed on it, including:

Candidate's name
Roll number
Registration number
Photograph
Signature
Examination name
Examination date
Examination centre
Centre address
Reporting time
Examination timing
Candidate's instructions

If there is any discrepancy in the details, candidates should contact UPSC through the official channels without delay.

Documents to Carry on Exam Day

Candidates should carry the following items to the examination centre:

Printed copy of the UPSC admit card
Valid photo ID proof
Passport-size photograph, if required as per instructions
Required stationery for the examination

Candidates should carefully read the instructions printed on their admit card and follow all examination-centre rules.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Before leaving for the examination centre, candidates should:

Download the admit card well in advance.
Check the examination centre address carefully.
Verify their personal details on the hall ticket.
Reach the venue well before the reporting time.
Carry the required original photo ID.
Follow the instructions printed on the admit card.
Avoid carrying prohibited items into the examination hall.

What After UPSC NDA & CDS 2 Exam 2026?

After the written examination, candidates who qualify will proceed to the subsequent stages prescribed for their respective examination. For NDA candidates, the selection process includes the Services Selection Board (SSB) process, followed by medical and other applicable stages. CDS candidates who qualify the written examination are also required to undergo the SSB interview and subsequent selection stages applicable to their chosen academy.