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UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the schedule for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 examination. Candidates appearing for the exam can view relevant details on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The CDS 2 exam is scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026, and will be conducted in three separate shifts.

**Exam Schedule and Timings**

Candidates can check the exam shifts and timings below:

**Shift** | **Exam Timing**
First Shift | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Second Shift | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Third Shift | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

**When will the admit card be released?**
For eligible candidates, the e-admit card will be released on the last working day of the week preceding the exam. It must be downloaded from the official UPSC website.

Please note that the admit card will not be sent to candidates via post or email; it must be downloaded directly from the Commission's website.

**Important Points to Remember**
Only a black ballpoint pen is to be used for writing answers and marking responses on the OMR sheet during the CDS 2 exam. Pencils and ink pens are not permitted.

Candidates must exercise great care when filling in details such as their roll number and test booklet series code on the OMR sheet. Any errors or omissions in these details could lead to the cancellation of the answer sheet.

Additionally, the objective-type question papers will feature negative marking; marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for the e-admit card and further updates.

**How ​​to Check the CDS 2 Exam Schedule?**
Candidates can check the exam schedule by following these simple steps:

Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Click on the "UPSC CDS II Exam 2026 Schedule" link on the homepage.
The exam schedule will appear on the screen. Check the exam date and shift timings in this.

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