Published: 11:09 am | 3 April 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the CDS-I Admit Card 2026 on its website. Candidates who applied for the Combined Defence Services (CDS-I) Examination 2026 can now download their admit card.
The UPSC CDS-I Exam will be conducted on 12 April 2026. Candidates can download their admit card using Registration Number / Enrollment Number / Date of Birth.
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UPSC CDS-I Admit Card 2026 Download Link, Exam Date Out
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đź“… Important DatesOnline Apply Start Date: 10 December 2025 Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025 Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 December 2025 Exam Date: 12 April 2026 Admit Card: 02 April 2026 | đź’° Application FeeGEN / OBC / EWS: â‚ą200/- SC / ST / Female: â‚ą0/- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
🎯 Age Limit (As Per UPSC Rules)For IMA / INA / Air Force Academy Date of Birth: 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2008 For OTA (Men & Women) Date of Birth: 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008 Note: Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC rules. | 📌 Total Posts & Selection ProcessTotal Posts: 451 Selection Process: ⇒ Written Examination |
đź“Š Vacancy Details
| Academy | No. of Posts |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad | 32 |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA) | 275 |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA) Women | 18 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Air Force Academy: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Officer Training Academy (OTA): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.
đź“ť How To Download UPSC CDS-I Admit Card 2026
| Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website. Step 2: Go to the Admit Card / Latest Notifications section. Step 3: Click on CDS-I Admit Card 2026 link. Step 4: Enter Registration Number / DOB / Enrollment Number. Step 5: Submit the details. Step 6: Download and print your admit card. |
đź”— Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Closed) | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| Q1. When was UPSC CDS-I Admit Card 2026 released? Ans: It was released on 02 April 2026.Q2. What is the exam date of CDS-I 2026? Ans: The exam will be held on 12 April 2026. Q3. How can I download CDS-I Admit Card? Q4. What is the total number of vacancies? Q5. What is the selection process of CDS? |