I have forgotten my login password while downloading the CDS admit card. Can I regenerate it?

Yes, you can regenerate your login password for CDS (Combined Defence Services) if you have forgotten it. To regenerate your password, you should follow these steps: Visit the official website of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). Click on the "Forgot Password" link available on the login page. Enter your registration ID or email ID and click on the "submit" button. You will receive an email containing a link to reset your password. Click on the link and enter your new password. Confirm your new password by entering it again and click on the "submit" button. Once you have regenerated your password, you can use it to login to your account on the UPSC website and download your CDS admit card. Make sure to keep your new password safe and secure and avoid sharing it with anyone. In case you face any issues while regenerating your password, you can contact the UPSC helpdesk for assistance.

The spelling of my name mentioned on the CDS admit card is incorrect. What should I do?

If you find any discrepancy in your name or any other details mentioned on your CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card, you should immediately contact the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) and inform them about the error. You can contact the UPSC helpline numbers or email ID mentioned on their website to inform them about the error. Make sure to provide your correct name and other details along with your registration ID and other relevant information. The UPSC will guide you on the process to correct the error in your name or other details mentioned on the admit card. You may be required to provide some documents as proof of your correct name or other details. It is important to get the error corrected before the exam day to avoid any confusion or issues at the exam center. Therefore, it is advisable to contact the UPSC as soon as you notice any error on your CDS admit card.

How to correct Aadhaar Number in CDS admit card?

If there is any error in CDS admit card, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned department/authority to make corrections in the admit card. The concerned department will guide the candidates to solve the issue. It is important to ensure that the Aadhaar number is correct on the CDS admit card as it is a crucial document required for the exam. Any discrepancies or errors in the Aadhaar number or other details can lead to issues during the exam and may even in result in disqualification.

Will I get the CDS admit card by post?

No, the CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card is not sent by post. The admit card is available for download on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission UPSC which is the conducting authority for the CDS exam. Candidates who have successfully registered for the CDS exam can download their admit card by logging in to their account on the UPSC website using their registration ID and password. The admit card contains important details such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam date, time, and venue. It is mandatory to carry the CDS admit card to the exam center, along with a valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport. Candidates who fail to carry the admit card or the photo ID proof will not be allowed to appear for the exam. Therefore, it is important to download the CDS admit card from the official website and take a printout of it well in advance before the exam day. Make sure to check all the details mentioned on the admit card carefully and contact the UPSC in case of any discrepancies.

What are the steps to download the CDS admit card?

The CDS admit card is released online by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). To download the CDS admit card for the upcoming exam the candidates have to follow the steps given below: a) Go to the official website b) Click on the UPSC CDS admit card link c) Login into the registered account d) Click on the submit button e) The CDS admit card will appear on the screen f) Download the CDS admit card and save it for later use The CDS admit card comprises details like name of the examination, conducting authority, candidate's name, father's name, mother's name, exam date, shift timing, date of birth, and more. The candidates are advised to check every details in the admit card carefully before downloading it. If the candidates find any discrepancy in the admit card, report the discrepancy to the UPSC as soon as possible.

I am unable to download my CDS admit card. What should I do?

If you are unable to download your CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card, you should try the following steps: Check the internet connection: Make sure that you have a stable and fast internet connection to download the admit card. Check the details entered: Ensure that you have entered the correct registration ID and password while logging in to your account on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Clear your browser cache: Clear your browser cache and cookies and try downloading the admit card again. Try a different browser: If you are still unable to download the admit card, try using a different browser to access the UPSC website. Contact the UPSC: If you are still unable to download the admit card, you can contact the UPSC through their helpline numbers or email ID mentioned on their website. Provide your registration ID and other details to get assistance. It is important to resolve the issue and download the admit card well before the exam day to avoid any last-minute issues or confusion. Note: Try the above steps and contact the UPSC for assistance if required.

I have forgotten my login password while downloading the CDS admit card. Can I regenerate it?

Yes, you can regenerate your login password for CDS (Combined Defence Services) if you have forgotten it. To regenerate your password, you should follow these steps: Visit the official website of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). Click on the "Forgot Password" link available on the login page. Enter your registration ID or email ID and click on the "submit" button. You will receive an email containing a link to reset your password. Click on the link and enter your new password. Confirm your new password by entering it again and click on the "submit" button. Once you have regenerated your password, you can use it to login to your account on the UPSC website and download your CDS admit card. Make sure to keep your new password safe and secure and avoid sharing it with anyone. In case you face any issues while regenerating your password, you can contact the UPSC helpdesk for assistance.

In case I forget to carry my CDS admit card to the exam centre, can I show the digital copy?

No, you cannot show the digital copy of the CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card as a substitute for the original admit card at the exam center. The admit card is a mandatory document that serves as proof of your candidature and allows you to take the exam. If you forget to carry the original admit card, you will not be allowed to enter the exam center and take the test. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you keep the original CDS admit card safe and secure and carry it with you to the exam center. In addition, you should also carry a valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Voter ID Card or Passport, which will be required for verification purposes. In case you have lost your CDS admit card, you can download a duplicate copy from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission UPSC by logging in with your registration ID and password. However, it is always better to keep the original admit card safe to avoid any last-minute issues or delays.

Is it compulsory to take the colour print of CDS admit card to the exam center?

No, it is not mandatory to take a color print of the CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card to the exam center. A black and white printout of the admit card is also acceptable, provided that all the details mentioned on the admit card are clearly visible and legible. However, it is important to ensure that the printout of the admit card is of good quality and that the details mentioned on it are not blurred or distorted. This is to avoid any confusion or issues during the verification process at the exam center. In addition to the admit card, you should also carry a valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Voter ID Card or Passport to the exam center for verification purposes. Therefore, while a color printout of the CDS admit card is not mandatory, it is important to ensure that the printout is of good quality and that all the details mentioned on it are clearly visible and legible.

Will CDS admit card be needed after the exam is over?

Yes, it is advisable to keep the CDS (Combined Defence Services) admit card safe even after the exam is over. The admit card is an important document that serves as proof of your candidature for the CDS exam. It contains essential details such as your name, roll number, exam date, time, and center. After the exam is over, the CDS admit card will be required for further stages of the recruitment process, such as document verification, SSB interview and final selection. Therefore, it is important to keep the admit card safe and secure until the entire recruitment process is completed. In case you have lost your original CDS admit card, you can download a duplicate copy from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission UPSC by logging in with your registration ID and password. In conclusion, the CDS admit card is an important document that should be preserved carefully even after the exam is over. It will be required for further stages of the recruitment process, and therefore, it is advisable to keep it safe and secure until the entire process is completed.

Is there any dress code for appearing in the CDS exam?

Yes, there is a dress code for appearing in the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam. Candidates are expected to dress in a formal and decent manner while appearing for the exam. The following are some guidelines for the dress code: a) Wear comfortable clothes: Candidates should wear comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the weather and allow them to sit and write comfortably for the duration of the exam. B) Avoid flashy or revealing clothes: Candidates should avoid wearing flashy or revealing clothes that may distract other candidates or invigilators. C) Avoid accessories: Candidates should avoid wearing any kind of accessories like jewelry, watches or belts with metallic buckles, as they may set off the metal detectors at the exam center. D) Wear simple footwear: Candidates should wear simple and comfortable footwear like shoes or sandals that are easy to remove and wear for the security checks at the exam center. E) Follow the COVID-19 guidelines: Candidates should also follow the COVID-19 guidelines issued by the government and wear a mask and carry a personal hand sanitizer while appearing for the exam. Therefore, while there is no specific dress code prescribed by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for the CDS exam, candidates are expected to dress in a formal and decent manner and follow the above-mentioned guidelines to avoid any issues or distractions at the exam center.

CDS 1 Admit Card 2025: Direct Download Link

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Exam On - 13 Apr '25

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 16:32 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CDS 1 Admit Card 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the hall ticket for the CDS 1 exam 2025 on the official website. The candidates will be able to download their CDS 1 hall ticket 2025 via candidates' login on the official website. Candidates need to use their application number and date of birth to login to the registered accounts.

The CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam is a national-level exam to select candidates for the Indian Armed Forces. The candidates are trained in IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The selected candidates undergo rigorous training to be recruited as Lieutenant in the Indian Armed Forces.

The UPSC will provide the CDS 1 admit card on the official website as well as on the registered email provided by the candidate while filling out the CDS online form. The candidates can get the latest updates related to the UPSC CDS exam on the page below.

CDS Admit Card 2025

The admit card for the CDS 1 exam 2025 exam will be released on the official website. UPSC CDS admit card is an important document without which candidates are not given entry to the exam hall. CDS admit card comprises details such as the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, scanned photograph, signature, details regarding the CDS exam centre, etc. The CDS exam is conducted by UPSC for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Also Read: CDS 2025 Syllabus

How to Download CDS 1 Admit Card?

The steps to download the admit card of CDS are given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website-upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Go to the 'What's New' Section and Click on the 'E-Admit Card CDS Exam 2025' link
Step 3: A new page will open with the download link
Step 4: Read all the instructions carefully before downloading the admit card
Step 5: After reading the instructions, click on the 'Yes' button to proceed toward downloading the admit card
Step 6: Enter the following details on the login page:
- Registration Number and date of birth, Or
- Roll Number and Date of Birth, Or
- Name, Father’s Name, and Date of Birth
Step 7: After filling in the details, click on the ‘Submit’ tab
Step 8: The CDS 2025 admit card appears on the screen
Step 9: Download the admit card and take its printout

Also Read: CDS previous years' question papers

Infograph showing the steps to download the CDS Admit Card

Snapshot of CDS Admit Card

CDS 2025 Admit Card Technical Instructions

Check below a few technical instructions related to the downloading of the CDS admit card 2025:

Candidates should use the latest versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox Browsers to download CDS admit card
Candidates should not use mobile phones to download the CDS admit card. They should use Windows OS on the desktop computer
Javascript should be enabled on the browser
Candidates should clear the cache and cookies of their browser if they find any problem in downloading the CDS admit card
If candidates are blocked by the server due to repetitive downloading, they should contact UPSC

Also Read: CDS Salary

Details On UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card

The admit card for the UPSC CDS 1 exam comprises the following details.

Roll number	Application number
Candidate’s name	Father’s name
Scanned images of photograph	Candidate’s signature
Test centre	Category
Date and time of exam	Reporting time
Exam day instructions	-

Discrepancies in UPSC CDS Admit Card

Candidates are advised to check their name, father’s name, category, date of birth, photograph, and signature, etc. printed on the admit card carefully. In case there are any discrepancies in the details, candidates should immediately contact the examination authority. Candidates should provide the following details while reporting the issue:

Exam name and year
Registration number
Roll number
Postal address (Candidates need to mention the application number)

Documents Required Along With CDS Admit Card 2025

Candidates need to carry the following documents while appearing for the exam:

Photo-identity proof (Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, Aadhar card, College/School ID card)
Printout of CDS admit card
Three to four passport-sized photographs

Also Read: CDS Selection Process

CDS Exam Pattern for IMA, INA, IFA

The candidates who are going to appear for the CDS exam for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and AFA (Air Force Academy) must know the exam pattern. The UPSC CDS exam pattern has been given below for the candidates:

The CDS exam for INA, IMA, and AFA is taken for three subjects - English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Maths
The exam duration for each paper is 2 hours (120 minutes)
Each subject will have 100 MCQs
The maximum mark in each subject is 100 marks
The questions will be available in English and Hindi language

CDS Exam Pattern for OTA

The OTA has a different exam pattern as compared to INA, IMA, and AFA. The exam pattern for CDS OTA has been given below for the candidates. The candidates must go through the exam pattern of UPSC CDS OTA to understand the exam better:

The OTA exam is taken for two subjects- English and General Ability Test
The total time duration for the OTA exam is 4 hours (2 hours for each paper)
Total number of questions: 100 MCQs
Maximum marks in each subject are 100 marks
The questions will be available in English and Hindi

CDS Admit Card 2025: Exam Centre

The candidates appearing for the CDS exam will be able to check their exam venue in the CDS admit card/hall ticket. However, the candidates can check the exam cities in which the CDS exam conducted for the year 2024 below in the table:

CDS Exam Centres 2024
Agartala	Ghaziabad	Panaji (Goa)
Agra	Gorakhpur	Patna
Ajmer	Gurgaon	Port Blair
Ahmedabad	Gwalior	Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Aizawl	Hyderabad	Puducherry
Aligarh	Imphal	Pune
Almora (Uttarakhand)	Indore	Raipur
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh)	Itanagar	Rajkot
Aurangabad	Jabalpur	Ranchi
Bengaluru	Jaipur	Sambalpur
Bareilly	Jammu	Shillong
Bhopal	Jodhpur	Shimla
Bilaspur	Jorhat	Siligudi
Chandigarh	Kochi	Srinagar
Chennai	Kohima	Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
Coimbatore	Kolkata	Thane
Cuttack	Kozhikode (Calicut)	Thiruvananthapuram
Dehradun	Leh	Tiruchirapalli
Delhi	Lucknow	Tirupati
Dharwad	Ludhiana	Udaipur
Dispur	Madurai	Varanasi
Faridabad	Mumbai	Vellore
Gangtok	Mysore	Vijayavada
Gaya	Nagpur	Vishakhapatnam
Gautam Buddh Nagar	Navi Mumbai	Warangal

CDS Exam Day Instructions 2025

A few exam day instructions for the CDS 1 exam are given below:

Without an admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall
Candidates must preserve their CDS admit card till the completion of the recruitment process
The entry gate will be closed 10 minutes before the exam
Electronic devices such as calculators, mobile phones, pages, etc. are not allowed inside the examination hall
Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination centre until the completion of the test
Candidates need to maintain social distancing
Candidates need to wear masks

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