The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to release the admit card for the CDS (1) 2024 examination shortly on its official website. The CDS (1) Exam 2024 will take place on 21 April 2024. The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted twice in a year to select qualified individuals for admission to prestigious institutions such as the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (IAF), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Officer Training Academy (OTA).

Candidates who have applied for the CDS 2024 examination can access their admit cards once they are issued by visiting the official UPSC website. To obtain your UPSC CDS Hall Ticket 2024, candidates need to enter their login credentials, including Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth. Candidates should download their admit cards well in advance of the examination date to avoid any potential technical glitches. Stay updated on UPSC CDS (1) Admit Card 2024 by checking this page regularly for the latest information.

UPSC CDS Exam Admit Card 2024

UPSC CDS Admit Card will be out soon for the CDS (1) Examination 2024. The selection process for UPSC CDS involves a written examination followed by an SSB interview. It's imperative for candidates to successfully clear both stages to advance to the final round of selection. Entry to the examination hall is strictly permitted with the admit card, as it holds essential information including the exam centre, date, and time. Therefore, candidates should ensure they have their admit cards in hand before the examination date to avoid any inconvenience.

UPSC CDS Exam Overview 2024

The UPSC CDS Admit Card will be available for download from the official UPSC website once it is issued by the Commission. There is a table detailing key updates for CDS (I) 2024 below:

CDS 1 Exam 2024 - Important Updates
Exam Conducted By	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Name	Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2024
Vacancies	457
Exam Level	National
Exam frequency	Twice a year
Language of Exam	English & Hindi (Bilingual)
Exam Mode	Offline
UPSC CDS Admit Card	To Be Issued
UPSC CDS (1) Exam Date	21 April 2024

Download CDS (1) Admit Card 2024

To acquire the UPSC CDS 1 admit card 2024, candidates should adhere to the steps outlined below:

Visit the official website of the UPSC.
Navigate to the Admit Cards tab located on the homepage.
Select the option for "E-Admit Cards for UPSC Examinations" from the dropdown menu.
Look for the link to download the E-Admit card specifically for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2024.
Provide your login credentials, including your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen.
Once you have entered the necessary information, proceed by clicking on the 'Submit' button.
The CDS admit card will then be displayed on your screen.
Proceed to download the admit card.
Print the admit card for future reference.

CDS Admit Card 2024 Download Link

The UPSC will issue the CDS 1 Admit Card on its official website. Candidates can obtain it by providing their login credentials. Once the Commission releases the admit card, we will provide you with the direct link to download the UPSC CDS Admit Card for your reference below:-

UPSC CDS Admit Card 2024 Link (Inactive)

UPSC CDS (1) 2024 Exam Pattern

The CDS exam pattern serves as a crucial guide for candidates, providing essential insights into the format and structure of the exam. Notably, the UPSC CDS Exam pattern varies for each military academy. While the number of sections may differ slightly for the Officers' Training Academy, both papers consist of objective-type questions. Additionally, apart from the English language section, questions are presented in a bilingual format. All subjects feature only objective-type questions. General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics question papers (Test Booklets) are bilingual, and presented in both Hindi and English. It's important to note that there is a negative marking scheme, deducting ⅓ marks for each incorrect answer.

CDS Exam Pattern for INA, IMA and Air Force Academy
Subject	Code	Maximum Marks	Duration
English	11	100	2 Hours
General Knowledge	12	100	2 Hours
Elementary Mathematics	13	100	2 Hours
CDS Exam Pattern for Officers’ Training Academy
English	11	100	2 Hours
General Knowledge	12	100	2 Hours