Candidates appearing for the UPSC CDS-1 exam are required to carry a valid photo ID (Voter ID, Passport, or Aadhaar Card) along with their admit card. Reaching the exam center on time is crucial. For more information, please visit the official website.
Education Desk: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination 2025. Candidates appearing for the exam can download their admit cards from the official website upsc.gov.in. The exam will be held on April 13, 2025, in three shifts. Candidates must carry a valid photo ID along with their admit card.
How to Download
UPSC has uploaded the CDS 1 Admit Card 2025 on its official portal. Candidates can follow these steps to download it:
1. Visit the official website: Candidates must first visit upsconline.gov.in.
2. Click on the Admit Card link: The 'Admit Card' link will be visible on the homepage; click on it.
3. A new window will open: Here, click on the 'UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2025' download link.
4. Fill in the details: Candidates should enter their registration ID or roll number and submit.
5. Download the Admit Card: The admit card will appear on the screen; download it, take a printout, and keep it safe.
Important Information on the Admit Card
The UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card 2025 will contain the following information:
• Candidate's name
• Roll number
• Parents' names
• Exam center
• Exam city
• Exam timetable
• Instructions for the exam day
Candidates are advised to carry one of the following documents along with their admit card when entering the examination hall: Voter ID, Passport, or Aadhaar Card.
UPSC CDS 1 Exam to be Held on April 13
The UPSC CDS 1 exam will be held on April 13, 2025, in three shifts:
• 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
Additionally, the NDA and NA exams will also be held on April 13. The UPSC CDS 2 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025.
Important Instructions and Exam-Related Information
• Candidates must arrive at the exam center well in advance.
• Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are not permitted in the examination hall.
• Candidates must adhere to all exam instructions to avoid any malpractice or irregularities.
For more information regarding the UPSC CDS 1 exam, candidates can visit the official website upsc.gov.in.
