# UPSC CDS, NDA exams both on September 13, 2026

2026-08-12T23:51:44+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Union Public Service Commission has announced that both the CDS 2 and NDA & NA II 2026 examinations will be held on September 13, 2026, according to Hindustan Times. The CDS 2 exam will have three shifts: 9, 11 am, 12.30, 2.30 pm, and 4, 6 pm. The NDA & NA II exam will have two shifts: 10 am, 12.30 pm for mathematics and 2, 4.30 pm for General Ability Test. Candidates must use only black ball pens on OMR sheets, and wrong answers will incur negative marking. Admit cards will be available on upsc.gov.in a week before the exam.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/upsc-cds-2-exam-2026-dates-announced-at-upsc-gov-in-check-timetable-here-101786433986904.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/upsc-nda-na-ii-2026-exam-date-announced-at-upsc-gov-in-check-schedule-here-101786598143793.html>

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