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CDS Admit Card 2024: Steps To Download UPSC CDS 1 Exam Hall Ticket

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UPSC CDS Admit Card 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) uploaded the UPSC CDS (1) 2024 admit card in March 2024. Since UPSC CDS I is scheduled for April 21, 2024, it is recommended that candidates download their CDS 1 exam hall ticket right after its release to avoid last-minute server issues. Only those candidates who successfully submitted their applications will be allowed to download the UPSC CDS 1 admit card online at upsc.gov.in. Furthermore, they can access the admit card from the direct link updated in this article. To download the hall ticket, they must log in to the official portal using their registration ID or roll number and date of birth.

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The UPSC CDS 1 exam will be held on April 21, 2024, while CDS 2 is scheduled on September 1, 2024. It is conducted to shortlist candidates for the SSC interview for admission to courses in Air Force Academy, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy. Check out the article to know more about the CDS 2024 important dates, steps to download the admit card, technical instructions, and other relevant details.

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UPSC CDS Admit Card 2024 (Soon)

Candidates can check the CDS 2024 important dates related to the release of the call letter from the table below to have more clarity:

EventsDates
CDS (1) Admit Card Release DateMarch 2024
CDS (1) Exam DateApril 21, 2024
CDS (2) Admit Card Release DateAugust 2024
CDS (2) Exam DateSeptember 1, 2024

How To Download UPSC CDS Admit Card 2024?

The CDS hall ticket is only available on the UPSC’s official website. Candidates will not get a hard copy of the call letter via mail or other means. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the UPSC CDS hall ticket 2024:

  • 1st Step: Go to the official website, i.e., upsc.gov.in.
  • 2nd Step: Go to the “Examination” tab and click “Active Examinations” from the drop-down menu.
  • 3rd Step: Now, click on “Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2024”.
  • 4th Step: Click “Click Here” against “e-Admit Card”.
  • 5th Step: on the next page, click “Click Here” under the column “To Download e-Admit Card”.
  • 6th Step: Read the instructions carefully and click on “Yes”.
  • 7th Step: Select “By Registration ID” or “By Roll Number”.
CDS Admit Card Login Page
  • 8th Step: Enter the Registration ID/ Roll Number and Date of Birth in the respective fields.
  • 9th Step: Enter the captcha code and click the “Submit” button.
  • 10th Step: The CDS Hall Ticket will appear on the screen.
  • 11th Step: Download and take a printout of the admit card for future reference.

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  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job” 
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “Defence” from the Dropdown and click “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Search and Select “UPSC CDS” on the search bar and click “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any UPSC CDS subjects.
  • 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

Details Mentioned on UPSC CDS Hall Ticket 2024

The hall ticket for the UPSC CDS exam has all the necessary details about the candidate and the exam. The following details were mentioned on the admit card:

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Father’s Name of the Candidate
  • Category of the Candidate
  • Registration ID of the Candidate
  • Roll Number of the Candidate
  • Photograph of the Candidate
  • Signature of the Candidate
  • Date of CDS Exam
  • Time of CDS Exam
  • Exam Centre/Venue and its Address
  • Reporting Time at the Exam Centre
  • General Instructions for the Candidate

Candidates must note that UPSC doesn’t entertain requests to change the exam centre or timings.

Discrepancies in UPSC CDS Exam Call Letter?

After downloading the CDS Exam Admit Card, candidates are advised to check it thoroughly. They must contact the official authorities to rectify any discrepancy in the details mentioned on the CDS call letter 2024.

Send an email to [email protected]. which should contain the following details:

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Registration Number of the Candidate
  • CDS Roll Number of the Candidate
  • Name of the Exam
  • Year of the Exam
  • Complete Postal Address of the Candidate
  • Contact Number of the Candidate as Mentioned on the Application Form

Mention the issue and all the details mentioned above in the mail at the earliest to resolve it.

Documents Required at UPSC CDS Exam Centre

There are some documents that a candidate needs to carry on the day of the exam:

  • Hardcopy of CDS admit card
  • A valid original photo ID proof (provided while filling out the application form), like an Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, driving license, passport, etc.
  • Photocopies of the photo ID
  • 3-4 recent passport photo

Also, ensure that applicants carry the same passport photos as those submitted while registering for the exam and printed on the admit card.

Technical Guidelines for CDS Call Letter

There are specific technical instructions that candidates must follow to download UPSC CDS admit card 2024:

  • Log on to UPSC official website from a desktop with Windows OS installed on it.
  • Use the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
  • The browser must have JavaScript enabled in it.
  • If candidates face any difficulty downloading the admit card, clear cache and cookies from the browser settings and try again. Even after this, if they still face difficulty, try using a different system.

For Android phones, if it shows this message – “Your connection is not private”, then you need to click on the “Advanced Option” and select “Proceed Anyway” to download your CDS admit card.

Also, check:

CDS Detailed InfoCDS Application Form
CDS BooksCDS Eligibility
CDS Cut-offCDS Syllabus
CDS PreparationCDS Selection Process
CDS Question PapersCDS Exam Centres
CDS Exam PatternCDS Answer Key

FAQs on CDS Admit Card 2024

Here, we have listed some of the frequently asked questions related to the CDS 2024 hall ticket:

Q: When will UPSC release the CDS admit card 2024?

A: The Union Public Service Commission released the CDS (1) exam admit card in March 2024.

Q: How to download the CDS admit card?

A: Candidates can download the CDS hall ticket from the official website, i.e. upsc.gov.in, or directly from this page.

Q: I have a problem downloading my UPSC CDS admit card. What should I do?

A: Candidates must have a stable internet connection and must enter the correct login credentials. The latest versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers should be used. Also, make sure that JavaScript is enabled on your browser.

Q: I have submitted the application form for the exam, but my CDS Hall Ticket is not issued. What to do?

A: In such cases, candidates must contact the official authority at the earliest.

Q: How to retrieve the RID number for downloading CDS Hall Ticket?

A: To retrieve a RID, candidates need to click on the RID reset link and enter the required details and captcha. Submit the details to retrieve the registration ID.

We hope this detailed article on CDS Admit Card 2024 has provided you with all the information. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest UPSC CDS exam 2024 update.

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