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The schedule of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2026 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The date of the Writte
UPSC CDS II Exam Schedule 2026: Released
The schedule of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2026 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The date of the Written Examination of CDS II Exam 2026 is scheduled for September 13, 2026, and there will be three shifts. The shift timing of the English Paper will be 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the GK Paper from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and the Elementary Mathematics Paper from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
CDS II 2026 Exam: Quick Overview
Detail
Information
Exam Name
Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2026
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Date
13 September 2026
Number of Shifts
3
Papers
English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics
Duration (per paper)
2 hours
CDS II 2026 Exam Date
CDS II 2026 exam for UPSC will be held on 13 September 2026. The test comprises all three papers in one day and at three different times.
CDS II 2026 Exam Timings
Here are the shift-wise timings for each paper:
Paper
Timing
English
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
General Knowledge
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Elementary Mathematics
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
What Candidates Should Do
Go through the schedule well in advance of your test day. It is essential that you go through all instructions and adhere to them strictly.
This article was researched, written, and verified by the CurrentAffairs360 editorial team in collaboration with educators at Khalsa Inter College, Naka Hindola, Lucknow. All insights are cross-verified against official government sources (PIB, RBI, The Hindu, Indian Express) to ensure rigorous exam authenticity.
