UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 Expected Soon at upsc.gov.in; Exam on April 12 for 451 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission is set to conduct the CDS 1 2026 examination on April 12, 2026, and candidates are now eagerly awaiting the release of the UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2026, expected in the first week of April.

The recruitment drive aims to fill 451 vacancies across:

• Indian Military Academy 
• Indian Naval Academy 
• Air Force Academy 
• Officers’ Training Academy 

UPSC CDS 1 2026: Important Dates

CDS 1 Admit Card 2026: How to Download

1. Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
2. Click on the CDS 1 Admit Card 2026 link
3. Log in using registration ID/roll number and date of birth

Details Mentioned on Admit Card

• Candidate’s name and photograph
• Exam centre and address
• Reporting time and exam schedule
• Important exam-day instructions

Candidates must carry:

• Printed admit card
• Valid photo ID proof

Entry will not be allowed without these documents.

CDS 1 2026 Exam Schedule

The exam will be conducted in three shifts on April 12:

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Subjects: English, General Knowledge, Mathematics
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 2 hours per paper

Eligibility & Result Timeline

• Candidates must meet age criteria (generally born between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2008 for IMA/INA; varies by academy)
• CDS 1 Result 2026 is expected in April/May 2026 after the exam.