CDS — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Combined Defence Services Examination, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (83)
According to the official UPSC Annual Calendar 2027, the CDS I 2027 notification will be released on December 2, 2026, with applications open until December 22, 2026 and the exam scheduled for April 11, 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
The Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 will be conducted on September 13, 2026 for 451 posts across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. The exam will be held in three shifts for English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
UPSC released the provisional answer key for CDS (II) 2026 on September 16, 2026, just three days after the exam. Candidates can access the key on the official portal and submit representations within the prescribed window.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 answer key published by UPSC
16 Sept 2026UPSC released the provisional answer key for CDS II 2026 exam held on 13 September 2026. Candidates can access it on the official website using their enrollment details.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 exam timetable published by UPSC
14 Sept 2026UPSC has officially released the exam schedule for CDS II 2026, confirming the examination will be held on September 13, 2026 in three shifts covering English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
The Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 is taking place today, September 13, 2026, with three papers scheduled throughout the day for 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
UPSC will conduct the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on September 13, 2026. The exam timetable has been published with three sessions covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Sept 2026
The CDS II 2026 written examination was conducted on September 13, 2026 across three shifts. UPSC has published the question papers and time-table on its official portal, with the written result expected in October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 exam conducted on September 13
13 Sept 2026UPSC successfully conducted the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 on September 13, 2026. The exam was held in three sessions covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics for 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
The Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 was conducted on September 13, 2026 in three shifts covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics for 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
<cite index="7-1,7-2">The Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 was held on 13.09.2026 (Sunday) with papers in English (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM), General Knowledge (12:30 PM - 02:30 PM), and Elementary Mathematics (04:00 PM - 06:00 PM).</cite>
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
<cite index="26-1,26-5">UPSC released the CDS 2 Admit Card 2026 on September 3 for the examination scheduled on September 13</cite>. Candidates downloaded e-admit cards using their registration details.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC released the e-Admit Card for Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 on September 3, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from upsc.gov.in using registration number and date of birth for the written exam scheduled on September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 admit card released by UPSC
3 Sept 2026The e-Admit Card for CDS 2 2026 exam was released on September 3, 2026. Candidates appeared for the written examination on September 13, 2026 across various centres nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Sept 2026
UPSC released e-Admit Cards for CDS 2 2026 approximately two weeks before the September 13 exam date. Candidates were able to download their hall tickets from the official UPSC portal with their registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
UPSC made the e-Admit Cards available for CDS (II) 2026 on September 3, ten days before the examination. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets using registration credentials from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC released e-admit cards for CDS II 2026 approximately two weeks before the examination date, allowing candidates to download them from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
The Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 will be held on September 13, 2026 (Sunday) with English (9:00-11:00 AM), General Knowledge (12:30-2:30 PM), and Elementary Mathematics (4:00-6:00 PM).
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
UPSC typically releases CDS admit cards 10-14 days prior to the exam. For the 13 September 2026 examination, candidates can expect e-Admit Cards to be available around late August to first week of September 2026 on upsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
UPSC has officially announced the CDS 2 2026 written examination will be held on 13 September 2026 (Sunday) in three shifts covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. A total of 451 vacancies are available across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
The final result for CDS (II) 2025 was declared on August 7, 2026, with 483 candidates recommended for the 124th SSC Course at Officers Training Academy commencing October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC announced the CDS 2 2025 final result with 483 candidates selected for the 124th Short Service Commission Course at OTA Chennai, starting October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
UPSC announced the final result of CDS (II), 2025 on August 7, 2026, with 483 candidates qualifying for Officers Training Academy courses commencing in October 2026 after written exam and SSB interviews.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC announced the final result for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 on August 7, 2026, with 483 candidates qualifying for Officers Training Academy courses commencing in October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Sept 2026
UPSC announced the final result for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 on August 7, 2026, recommending 483 candidates for admission to Officers Training Academy courses commencing in October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
UPSC declared the final result of CDS (II), 2025 on August 7, 2026, recommending 455 male and 28 female candidates for the 124th SSC Course commencing in October 2026 at Officers Training Academy.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
UPSC declared the final result for CDS (II) 2025 on August 7, 2026, with 483 candidates qualifying for the 124th Short Service Commission Course at Officers Training Academy, Chennai, commencing October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
UPSC released the CDS 1 2026 admit card on April 2, approximately 10 days before the examination date. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets from upsc.gov.in using their registration credentials for the April 12 written exam.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
CDS I 2026 answer key released on April 16
21 Jul 2026<cite index="40-1">UPSC released the CDS 1 2026 Answer Key on 16 April 2026</cite> for the exam held on April 12. Candidates could verify responses and estimate scores before the result declaration.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
<cite index="1-2">UPSC released the CDS II 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, with applications closing on June 9, 2026</cite>. <cite index="46-3">A total of 451 vacancies were notified, including 100 for IMA, 26 for INA, 32 for AFA, 275 for OTA Men and 18 for OTA Women</cite>.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC released provisional answer keys for English and General Knowledge papers of CDS 1 2026 examination held on April 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2026 written result announced in May
20 Jul 2026UPSC declared the written result for Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 on May 20, 2026. Shortlisted candidates have been called for SSB interviews at various Service Selection Boards.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Sept 2026
UPSC announced the CDS I 2026 written result on May 8, 2026. A total of 8,826 candidates qualified for SSB interviews for admission to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA courses commencing in January-April 2027.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
UPSC published provisional answer keys for CDS I 2026 examination on April 16, 2026, four days after the exam was conducted on April 12, 2026. Keys were made available for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics papers.
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
<cite index="43-7,43-8,43-9">The Union Public Service Commission extended the application deadline for CDS Examination (II) 2026 from 9 June 2026 to 11 June 2026 (6:00 PM), giving aspirants two additional days to complete registration.</cite>
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
<cite index="6-1,6-2">UPSC declared the written result for Combined Defence Services (I) Examination, 2026 on 20th May 2026, with candidates required to submit original certificates by specified deadlines for different academies.</cite>
Read full notice →Archived 18 Sept 2026
UPSC declared the written result for CDS I 2026 examination on 20 May 2026, releasing the list of candidates qualified for SSB interview across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
UPSC released the provisional answer keys for CDS (I) 2026 examination on April 16, 2026 for English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics papers. Candidates could raise objections within the stipulated timeframe.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
UPSC published the official question papers for CDS (I) 2026 examination held on April 13, 2026 on its website. The papers are available for download in English and other subjects.
Read full notice →Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2026 answer keys published in April
18 Jul 2026UPSC released provisional answer keys for CDS 1 2026 exam on April 16, 2026, allowing candidates to verify their responses and raise objections if needed within the specified timeframe.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
UPSC extended the application deadline for CDS (II) 2026 from June 9 to June 11, 2026 (6:00 PM), giving aspirants two additional days to complete their registration for 451 vacancies.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS I 2026 result declared on May 8
16 Jul 2026UPSC declared the written result for CDS (I), 2026 on May 8, 2026, with 8,826 candidates qualifying for SSB interviews, just 26 days after the April 12 examination.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
UPSC issued the CDS 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The application window closed on June 11, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS I 2026 question paper published by UPSC
15 Jul 2026UPSC published the official question paper for CDS I 2026 examination that was held on April 13, 2026, available on the commission's website.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Sept 2026
UPSC has extended the online application deadline for CDS 2 2026 from June 9 to June 11, 2026 (6:00 PM), giving aspirants two additional days to complete their registration for the 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
UPSC has extended the application deadline for CDS II 2026 from June 9 to June 11, 2026 (6:00 PM), giving aspirants two additional days to complete their registration for the 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPSC announced the CDS 1 2026 written examination result on May 8, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the April 12 exam can now check their results on the official website using their enrollment or registration number.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPSC conducted the CDS 1 2026 written examination on 12 April 2026 in three shifts covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics papers at various centres across India.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC released the CDS 2 2026 notification on 20 May 2026 under Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II. The written exam is scheduled for 13 September 2026, with applications accepted until 9 June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC declared the CDS 1 2026 written result on 8 May 2026. A total of 8,826 candidates qualified for SSB interviews for admission to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC released provisional answer keys for CDS 1 2026 exam on 16 April 2026, covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics papers held on 13 April 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Sept 2026
UPSC declared CDS 1 2026 written result on 8 May 2026. A total of 8,826 candidates have qualified for SSB interviews for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA admissions.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
UPSC has extended the application deadline for CDS Examination (II) 2026 from 9 June to 11 June 2026 (6:00 PM), giving aspirants two additional days to complete their registration for the 451 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The Union Public Service Commission has extended the CDS (II) 2026 application deadline from June 9 to June 11, 2026 (6:00 PM), giving aspirants two additional days to complete registration.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPSC has extended the online application deadline for CDS Examination (II) 2026 from June 9 to June 11, 2026 at 6 PM, offering additional time for eligible candidates to complete their registration process through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
According to UPSC guidelines, the admit card for CDS II 2026 will be released approximately 10 days before the September 13 exam date. Candidates must download their hall tickets and carry hard copies to the examination center.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
Candidates have until June 9, 2026 (6:00 PM) to submit their online applications for CDS 2 examination through the UPSC portal. The written exam is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The written examination for CDS (II) 2026 will be conducted on 13 September 2026 in offline mode. IMA, INA and AFA aspirants will attempt English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics papers.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
UPSC announced CDS Examination (II) 2026 on May 20 for admission to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA with 451 total vacancies. The written examination is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
UPSC released the official CDS 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 451 vacancies for officer recruitment. Online applications are open from May 20 to June 9, 2026, with the written exam scheduled for September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
UPSC published the official notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 on May 20, 2026, announcing 451 vacancies for IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The application window opened the same day and will remain active until June 9, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
UPSC announced the CDS (II) 2026 examination notification on 20 May 2026, opening applications for 451 officer positions across defence academies. The online application window runs until 9 June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
UPSC released the official CDS 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 451 vacancies for courses commencing in July 2027. The online application window is open until June 9, 2026, and the written examination is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
The application fee for CDS 2 2026 is Rs. 200 for male General and OBC candidates, payable through online modes or cash deposit at SBI branches. SC/ST and female candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
UPSC released the CDS 2 Notification 2026 on 20 May for admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers' Training Academy. The written examination is scheduled for 13 September 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
UPSC released the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 451 vacancies for courses commencing in July 2027. The written exam is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Union Public Service Commission released the official CDS 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 451 vacancies for courses commencing in July 2027 across defence academies.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
CDS 1 2026 admit card issued in early April
16 May 2026UPSC released the CDS 1 2026 admit card on April 4, 2026, allowing candidates to download hall tickets ahead of the exam conducted on April 12, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
UPSC released the CDS 1 2026 written exam result on May 8, 2026, shortlisting candidates for the SSB Interview round after the exam conducted on April 12, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
UPSC released the CDS 1 2026 admit card on April 2, 2026, and the written examination was successfully conducted on April 12, 2026. The result was declared on May 8, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
UPSC declared the CDS 1 2026 written exam result on May 8, 2026. A total of 8,826 candidates qualified for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview round for admission to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
CDS 1 2026 written exam result declared with 8,826 candidates qualifying for SSB Interview
8 May 2026UPSC released the CDS 1 2026 result on 8 May 2026, just 26 days after the written examination held on 12 April. Qualified candidates are now eligible to appear for the Services Selection Board interview round.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
UPSC announced the CDS 1 2026 written exam results on May 8, 2026, following the examination held on April 12, 2026. Qualified candidates will now proceed to the Services Selection Board interview round for admission into defence academies.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
UPSC declared the CDS 1 2026 written examination result on 8 May 2026 for the exam held on 12 April. Shortlisted candidates are being called for SSB interviews at various Selection Boards across the country.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
CDS 1 2026 written exam result declared on May 8, shortlisted candidates called for SSB Interview
8 May 2026UPSC announced the CDS 1 Result 2026 for the written exam conducted on April 12, 2026. Candidates who qualified must register on the Join Indian Army portal to be eligible for the SSB Interview stage.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPSC activated the CDS 1 2026 admit card download link on 2 April 2026. The exam was conducted on 12 April across multiple centres, with candidates required to carry printed hall tickets and valid photo ID proof.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
UPSC released CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 on April 4, allowing candidates to download hall tickets using their Registration Number and date of birth from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPSC released the official answer key for CDS 1 2026 exam on April 16, 2026, allowing candidates to review their responses and estimate scores before the result announcement.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
The Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 was conducted on April 12, 2026 in three shifts covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. UPSC CDS I admit cards were released on April 2, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
The Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 was held on April 12, 2026 (Sunday) for admission to IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The exam covered English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics papers, each lasting 2 hours.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
The Union Public Service Commission declared the final result for Combined Defence Services Examination 2025 (held on September 14, 2025) on March 31, 2026, with 302 candidates recommended for further selection process.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The admit card for CDS 1 2026 was released by UPSC on April 2, 2026, ten days before the written examination. Candidates downloaded their e-admit cards using registration credentials from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
The Union Public Service Commission issued admit cards for CDS 1 2026 on 2 April 2026, ten days before the scheduled examination date. Candidates downloaded hall tickets from the official UPSC portal.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
Older dates (161)
CDS 2 2026 SSB interviews for OTA
Sat, 1 May, 2027Expected April-June 2027 for shortlisted candidates
Archived 15 Jul 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 written examination (expected)
Tue, 13 Apr, 2027First exam cycle of 2027, typically held in April
Archived 30 May 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 written examination (expected)
Tue, 13 Apr, 2027CDS 1 exam typically held in April each year
Archived 31 May 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam expected date
Tue, 13 Apr, 2027Tentatively in April 2027 as per UPSC's bi-annual schedule
Archived 15 Jul 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam date (expected)
Tue, 13 Apr, 2027Typically held in mid-April; courses commence in January 2028
Archived 4 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam date (expected)
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027CDS I typically conducted in April each year
Archived 21 Jun 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam date (expected)
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027CDS 1 examination typically conducted in April each year for courses commencing in January of following year.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 written examination
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027Expected in mid-April 2027
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 Written Examination (expected)
Mon, 12 Apr, 2027Next CDS 1 cycle exam typically held in mid-April; courses commencing January following year
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Expected based on UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; conducted in three sessions for English, GK, and Mathematics · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Tentative date per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; written exam scheduled for 11 April 2027 · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027CDS I typically held in April; exact date to be confirmed in notification · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Written exam date confirmed in UPSC Calendar 2027; three papers in one day (English, GK, Mathematics) · no key published for this stage
Archived 26 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; typically held in April · no key published for this stage
Archived 13 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Date per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027CDS I typically held in early-mid April; date estimated based on pattern · no key published for this stage
Archived 20 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Written exam scheduled per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; admit cards typically released 10 days before exam · no key published for this stage
Archived 20 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Expected per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 pattern · no key published for this stage
Archived 15 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027As per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; exact details in December 2026 notification · no key published for this stage
Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 1 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027Expected per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; exam typically held on Sunday · no key published for this stage
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS I 2027 exam (expected)
Sun, 11 Apr, 2027CDS I examination usually held in mid-April · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 SSB interviews for IMA/INA/AFA
Tue, 2 Mar, 2027Expected February-March 2027 for shortlisted candidates
Archived 15 Jul 2026
CDS 1 2027 application deadline
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Expected late December 2026 / early January 2027
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification release
Sun, 10 Jan, 2027Expected in mid-December 2026 for next cycle
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CDS I 2027 application deadline (expected)
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026Usually 3 weeks after notification release
Archived 21 Jun 2026
CDS 1 2027 application deadline (expected)
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026Application window typically closes 3 weeks after notification
Archived 30 May 2026
CDS 1 2027 application deadline (expected)
Thu, 31 Dec, 2026Application window typically closes 20 days after notification
Archived 31 May 2026
CDS 1 2027 Application deadline (expected)
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Approximately 20 days application window; apply early to secure preferred exam centre
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CDS I 2027 application deadline (expected)
Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Based on CDS I 2026 pattern; typically 3 weeks after notification
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 application deadline (expected)
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Date per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 application deadline
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Last date to submit online application form per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 application deadline
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Per UPSC Calendar 2027; 20-day application window from notification
Archived 26 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 application window closes (expected)
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Expected last date per UPSC Calendar 2027
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 application deadline (expected)
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 application deadline
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Expected last date; typically 3 weeks after notification release
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 application end (expected)
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Tentative based on typical 20-day application window
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 application end (expected)
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Expected last date based on UPSC Calendar 2027
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification release (expected)
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically issued in December for April exam
Archived 7 Jun 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification release (expected)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically released in mid-December
Archived 30 May 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification release (expected)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Next CDS 1 cycle notification typically released in December
Archived 31 May 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification release (expected)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically released in mid-December
Archived 4 Aug 2026
CDS 1 2027 application window opens (expected)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Online registration begins same day as notification
Archived 4 Aug 2026
CDS I 2027 notification release (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026UPSC typically releases CDS I notification in mid-December
Archived 21 Jun 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification release (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification typically released in December. Application window opens in early January.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification expected
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Typically released in mid-December for April exam
Archived 15 Jul 2026
CDS 1 2027 Notification release (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026UPSC typically releases CDS 1 notification in mid-December for April exam cycle
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026CDS I notification typically released in December for April exam
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Based on CDS I 2026 notification date; UPSC typically announces CDS I in early December
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Based on previous cycle pattern, notification expected in early December 2026
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Expected in early December based on annual UPSC calendar pattern
Archived 3 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 - Notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026Next CDS I notification typically released in early December
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026CDS I 2027 notification typically released in mid-December; exact date to be confirmed
Archived 15 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification (expected)
Thu, 10 Dec, 2026UPSC typically releases CDS 1 notification in early December each year
Archived 13 Sept 2026
SSB Interview process begins
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Candidates who clear written exam will be called for Services Selection Board interview
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; applications open 2-22 December 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Based on UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 pattern
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026As per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; application closes December 22, 2026
Archived 19 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Based on typical UPSC calendar cycle, usually early December
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Notification — CDS 1 2027 (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; applications until Dec 22, 2026
Archived 13 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 application start (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Application window expected Dec 2-22, 2026
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Expected per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; notification typically opens 20-day application window
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; detailed notification PDF with vacancies and age limits will be published on this date
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 notification
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 confirms notification date; detailed PDF with vacancies will be published on this date
Archived 26 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 application window opens
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Online applications through upsconline.nic.in begin with notification release
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Date per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Next cycle notification expected per UPSC Calendar 2027
Archived 14 Sept 2026
Notification — CDS 1 2027 (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Expected per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027; application window December 2-22, 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
Notification — CDS 1 2027 (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Expected per UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 pattern; application window typically December 2-22
Archived 15 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2027 notification
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Expected based on UPSC Annual Calendar 2027 pattern; official notification PDF will be published on upsc.gov.in
Archived 16 Sept 2026
SSB Interview period for qualified candidates (expected)
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Service Selection Board interviews conducted after written results
Archived 21 Jun 2026
CDS I 2027 notification (expected)
Wed, 25 Nov, 2026Next CDS I cycle typically notified in late November
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Written result typically declared 8-10 weeks after exam; no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Written result typically declared 8-10 weeks after exam
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 written result announcement (expected)
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Results usually declared 2-3 months after written exam; qualifiers proceed to SSB interview
Archived 7 Jun 2026
CDS 2 2026 written result announcement (expected)
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB Interview
Archived 4 Aug 2026
CDS 2 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 8 Nov, 2026Usually declared 7-8 weeks after exam based on previous cycles
Archived 13 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 SSB interviews commence (expected)
Wed, 4 Nov, 2026Services Selection Board interviews for qualified candidates. Process includes psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interview.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
CDS 2 2026 written result announcement
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Expected in late October 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CDS II 2026 written result (expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026Written result expected in October 2026 as per notification; exact date to be announced by UPSC
Archived 15 Sept 2026
Result — CDS 2 2026 (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Result likely to be declared in October 2026 as per notification
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 - Written result (expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Written result typically declared 6-7 weeks after exam
Archived 18 Sept 2026
Result — CDS 2 2026 (written, expected)
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Result likely to be declared in October 2026 per official notification
Archived 15 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 written exam result (expected)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Results typically announced 6-8 weeks after written exam
Archived 21 Jun 2026
SSB Interview calls for CDS 2 2026 (expected)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026Qualified candidates will be called for Services Selection Board interviews
Archived 31 May 2026
CDS II 2026 result (expected)
Sun, 25 Oct, 2026Written result typically announced in October, approximately 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 written exam result expected
Sun, 18 Oct, 2026Typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 15 Jul 2026
CDS II 2026 result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Result likely to be declared in October 2026 per notification; exact date not yet announced
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Result likely to be declared in October 2026 as per notification; exact date to be announced
Archived 19 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 written result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Result likely to be declared in October 2026 as per notification
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 written result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected approximately 4-5 weeks after exam based on typical UPSC timeline
Archived 3 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Written result likely in October 2026 as per notification
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Result likely in October 2026 as per notification
Archived 16 Sept 2026
Written result — CDS 2 2026 (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected in October 2026 per notification pattern; usually 4-5 weeks after exam
Archived 13 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 written exam result (expected)
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Results typically declared within a month after the exam. Shortlisted candidates will be called for SSB interview.
Archived 14 Jun 2026
CDS 2 2026 result declaration (expected)
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Results typically announced within 3-4 weeks after the written exam
Archived 31 May 2026
CDS II 2026 provisional answer key
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Published on official UPSC website
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 provisional answer key
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key released for all papers
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 answer key
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Provisional answer key published for all papers
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 - Provisional answer key
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Objection window open till 20 September 2026
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 provisional answer key
Wed, 16 Sept, 2026Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Exam conducted on September 13 across three shifts: English (9-11 AM), GK (12:30-2:30 PM), Mathematics (4-6 PM) · no key published for this stage
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Conducted in three sessions: English (9-11 AM), GK (12:30-2:30 PM), Mathematics (4-6 PM) · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Exam scheduled for September 13, 2026 (Sunday) in three shifts · no key published for this stage
Archived 13 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three shifts: English (9:00-11:00 AM), General Knowledge (12:30-2:30 PM), Elementary Mathematics (4:00-6:00 PM)
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Archived 19 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written examination to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three shifts: English (9-11 AM), General Knowledge (12:30-2:30 PM), Elementary Mathematics (4-6 PM) · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam held
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three shifts: English 9-11 AM, GK 12:30-2:30 PM, Maths 4-6 PM · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 written exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three papers: English (9-11 AM), GK (12:30-2:30 PM), Maths (4-6 PM)
Archived 13 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three papers: English (9-11 AM), General Knowledge (12:30-2:30 PM), Elementary Mathematics (4-6 PM) · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three shifts: English (9-11 AM), GK (12:30-2:30 PM), Maths (4-6 PM); no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 15 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 - Exam held
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Exam successfully conducted on 13 September 2026 (Sunday)
Archived 18 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three shifts: English (9:00-11:00 AM), GK (12:30-2:30 PM), Maths (4:00-6:00 PM); no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
Archived 14 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 written examination
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three shifts: English 9-11 AM, GK 12:30-2:30 PM, Maths 4-6 PM
Archived 3 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written examination scheduled for Sunday · no key published for this stage
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written exam held on Sunday, 13 September 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written examination on September 13, 2026 (Sunday) in three sessions: English (9-11 AM), General Knowledge (12:30-2:30 PM), Elementary Mathematics (4-6 PM) · no key published for this stage
Archived 15 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS 2 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Written exam held in three shifts: English (9-11 AM), GK (12:30-2:30 PM), Maths (4-6 PM)
Archived 20 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Three shifts: English 9-11 AM, GK 12:30-2:30 PM, Maths 4-6 PM · no key published for this stage
Archived 16 Sept 2026
🇮🇳CDS II 2026 exam
Sun, 13 Sept, 2026Exam held in three shifts: English (9:00-11:00 AM), General Knowledge (12:30-2:30 PM), Elementary Mathematics (4:00-6:00 PM)
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit Card released on UPSC portal
Archived 17 Sept 2026
Admit card — CDS 2 2026
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released on official website
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit Card released on UPSC portal
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit cards available for download from official portal
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released approximately 10 days before exam
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit card released on September 3, downloadable via registration number
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Archived 19 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-Admit Cards released approximately 2 weeks before exam
Archived 16 Sept 2026
Admit card — CDS 2 2026
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit Cards released for September 13 exam
Archived 15 Sept 2026
Admit card — CDS 2 2026
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026e-Admit Card released on September 3
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-Admit Cards made available 10 days before exam
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-Admit Card available for download from UPSC portal
Archived 15 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 admit card released
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 admit card
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026E-admit cards available for download from September 3, 2026
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 - Application window closed
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Extended from 9 June to 11 June 2026
Archived 20 Sept 2026
Application closing — CDS 2 2026
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Last date for online applications
Archived 13 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application window closed
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Extended deadline, originally June 9
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 application end
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Application deadline was 6:00 PM
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 application window closed
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Extended deadline
Archived 13 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application deadline (extended)
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Extended from 9 June to 11 June 2026, 6:00 PM
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application deadline (extended)
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Extended from June 9, 2026 to June 11, 2026 (6 PM)
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application end
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Applications closed at 6:00 PM
Archived 16 Sept 2026
Application closing — CDS 2 2026
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Online application window closed at 6:00 PM
Archived 17 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application window closed
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Application deadline at 6:00 PM
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application window closed
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Online application closed at 6:00 PM on June 9, 2026
Archived 15 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 application window closes
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Online applications accepted until 6:00 PM on June 9
Archived 18 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 application deadline
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Online applications accepted until 6:00 PM
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 application deadline
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Application form available until 6:00 PM
Archived 19 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application window closed
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Extended deadline was June 11, 2026
Archived 17 Sept 2026
Application window closes — CDS 2 2026
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Online application deadline
Archived 15 Sept 2026
CDS II 2026 application deadline
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Last date for online application submission
Archived 20 Sept 2026
CDS 2 2026 application window (closed)
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Applications accepted from 20 May to 9 June 2026
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS 1 2026 written result
Fri, 22 May, 2026Written exam result published; qualified candidates proceed to SSB interviews
Archived 16 Sept 2026
Written result — CDS 1 2026
Fri, 22 May, 2026Written exam result declared
Archived 14 Sept 2026
CDS I 2026 written result
Fri, 22 May, 2026Written result declared; qualified candidates proceed to SSB interview
Archived 15 Sept 2026
Result — CDS 1 2026 (written)
Fri, 22 May, 2026Written examination result declared
Archived 16 Sept 2026
CDS I 2026 result
Wed, 20 May, 2026Archived 16 Sept 2026
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