Kamal Ghorui
UPSC Hall Ticket 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has released the NDA 1 2026 admit card on its official website, upsc.gov.in. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026, at multiple centres across the country. Candidates appearing for the examination can access their hall tickets using login credentials.The CDS 1 2026 admit card has also been issued on the official portal. Candidates who registered for the Combined Defence Services examination can download their admit cards online. Both examinations will be conducted on the same date under the Commission’s supervision.How to download NDA 1 2026 admit cardCandidates can download the admit card by visiting the official UPSC website and selecting the e-admit card link for the National Defence Academy examination. After opening the login page, the candidates must read the instructions carefully before proceeding.They are required to agree to the terms and choose either the registration number or the roll number option. Upon entering the details along with date of birth and submitting the information, the admit card will be displayed. Candidates must download and take a printout for future reference.Details mentioned on admit cardsThe admit cards include key information such as candidate’s name, date of birth, category, roll number, and gender. They also contain details of parents’ names, photograph, and signature.In addition, the documents specify the examination date, reporting time, and centre details. Candidates must verify all particulars and report discrepancies to the Commission without delay.Examination day guidelines and restrictionsCandidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. Entry will not be permitted without these documents. The gates will close 30 minutes before the commencement of each session.• Direct link to download the UPSC NDA 1, CDS 1 admit card 2026Items like mobile phones, smart watches, electronic gadgets, and study materials are prohibited in the examination hall. Only necessary items like the admit card, identity proof, passport-size photographs, and a pen are allowed.CDS 1 Examination Schedule and VacanciesThe CDS 1 examination for 2026 will be held in three sessions, consisting of English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics papers. Each paper will consist of multiple-choice questions amounting to a total of 300 marks.The recruitment drive covers 451 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. Candidates must retain their admit cards until completion of the recruitment process.
