The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday announced the release of admit cards for two of its most competitive defence service examinations — the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II examinations for 2026. The hall tickets are now available for download on the commission's official portal, upsc.gov.in.
Candidates who have successfully registered and completed the application process for the NDA and CDS II exams 2026 can access their admit cards by logging into the UPSC website using their registration credentials. Each admit card contains essential details including the candidate's name, examination centre allocation, reporting time, and important instructions that must be followed on the day of the exam.
The NDA examination serves as the gateway for young aspirants seeking to enter the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force through the National Defence Academy. The CDS II examination, on the other hand, is conducted for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, and other defence service branches. Both examinations are highly competitive, with thousands of candidates vying for a limited number of seats across the country.
The UPSC has advised candidates to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with one valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. Candidates are also reminded to carefully check all details on their admit card, including their photograph, signature, and personal information, and to report any discrepancies to the commission immediately. The examination centres have been spread across multiple cities to accommodate the large number of applicants, though some candidates may still need to travel significant distances depending on centre allocations.
In a separate development, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has also released the admit cards for its Group B examinations 2026. Candidates appearing for the MPSC Group B exams can download their hall tickets from the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in. The MPSC Group B recruitment drives are critical entry points for state-level administrative and clerical positions in Maharashtra.
