• Updated on 9 Oct, 2026 by Arshi Ansari
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the examination calendar for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination 2027. According to the official calendar, the CDS Exam Date 2027 for CDS I is April 11, 2027, while the notification and application process are scheduled to begin on December 2, 2026.
The last date to apply is December 22, 2026. The CDS II 2027 examination is scheduled for September 19, 2027. The admit card, answer key and result dates for both examinations are yet to be announced.
CDS Exam Date 2027
The CDS I 2027 application process is scheduled to begin on December 2, 2026, with the last date to submit the application form set for December 22, 2026. The CDS Exam Date 2027 for the first examination cycle is April 11, 2027, while CDS II is scheduled for September 19, 2027. UPSC has not announced the admit card, answer key and result dates for either examination.
CDS Application form Date 2027
The CDS Application Form 2027 process for CDS I is scheduled to begin on December 2, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications until December 22, 2026, according to the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027. The application dates for CDS II are scheduled from May 12 to June 1, 2027.
CDS Admit Card Date 2027
The CDS Admit Card 2027 release date has not been announced by UPSC. The admit card will contain important examination information, including the allotted examination centre, roll number, exam date and reporting instructions.
Candidates should download their admit cards when the official link becomes available and verify all details before the examination. The admit card and the instructions issued by UPSC should be checked for information about permissible documents and examination centre requirements.
CDS Answer Key Date 2027
The CDS Answer Key 2027 release date has not been announced by UPSC. Candidates should check the official website for any answer key or question paper-related updates after the respective examination.
CDS Result Date 2027
The CDS Result Date 2027 has not been announced by UPSC. The written examination results will be published through official notices after the respective examinations. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will proceed to the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.
CDS Exam Date 2027 FAQs
What is the CDS Exam Date 2027?
The CDS I 2027 examination is scheduled for April 11, 2027, while CDS II 2027 is scheduled for September 19, 2027, according to the UPSC Annual Calendar 2027.
When will the CDS I 2027 notification be released?
The CDS I 2027 notification is scheduled for December 2, 2026.
What is the last date to apply for CDS I 2027?
The last date to submit the CDS I 2027 application form is scheduled for December 22, 2026.
When will the CDS II 2027 examination be conducted?
The CDS II 2027 examination is scheduled for September 19, 2027.
When will the CDS Admit Card 2027 be released?
UPSC has not announced the CDS Admit Card 2027 release date. Candidates should check the official website for updates.
When will the CDS Answer Key 2027 be released?
The CDS Answer Key 2027 release date has not been announced by UPSC.
When will the CDS Result 2027 be declared?
The CDS Result 2027 date has not been announced. UPSC will publish the written examination results through official notices.
What is the CDS II 2027 application date?
The CDS II 2027 application process is scheduled to begin on May 12, 2027, and close on June 1, 2027.
Where can candidates check the CDS Exam Date 2027?
Candidates can check the CDS Exam Date 2027 on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
How many times is the CDS examination conducted in a year?
UPSC generally conducts the CDS examination twice a year, as CDS I and CDS II.