UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026 Schedule OUT At upsc.gov.in; Written Test On September 13, Check Paper-Wise Timings

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the schedule for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam II, 2026. The written test will be conducted on September 13, 2026, at various examination centers across the country. Aspirants can access the timetable for each paper subject-wise on the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in. The examination will be held in three shifts on the same day, with the English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics papers being scheduled in different time slots.

The written test will commence at 9:00 AM for the English paper, followed by the General Knowledge paper at 12:30 PM, and the Elementary Mathematics paper at 4:00 PM. All candidates are advised to carefully review their respective paper timings and plan their travel accordingly to reach the examination center well before the start of their respective sessions.

The examination will be conducted in accordance with Indian Standard Time (IST). Candidates should make sure to download and print their e-admit card from the UPSC website a week before the examination, using their registration details. The admit card will not be sent to candidates via post or email, and must be carried along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination center.

It is essential to carefully read all instructions mentioned on the admit card, particularly those related to reporting time, permitted items, and examination center requirements.