With both National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (II) and Combined Defence Services (II) scheduled today, Sunday, September 13, 2026, candidates need crisp, last‑hour clarity. This quick brief covers gate timings, what to carry, frisking and face authentication, OMR rules, and how to track the provisional answer key and results.
Carry a clean print of your e‑admit card and the original photo ID mentioned on it for every session. If the photograph on your admit card is unclear, bring two recent passport photos, one for each session, and paste them on the venue undertaking when asked. No paper admit cards are issued.
UPSC NDA & CDS (II) 2026 gate timings and reporting window
NDA has Mathematics from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, and General Ability from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm; entry closes at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. CDS runs English 9:00–11:00 am, GK 12:30–2:30 pm, Mathematics 4:00–6:00 pm; entry closes 30 minutes earlier for each paper. Aim to reach at least an hour early.
UPSC NDA & CDS (II) 2026 admit card, photo ID and photographs: what to carry
Pack these without fail: printed e‑admit card, the same original photo ID noted on it, and a black ball pen. If your admit photo is blurred, carry two recent passport photographs; candidates with name changes should bring the Gazette notification or updated government ID. A transparent water bottle is permitted.
UPSC NDA & CDS (II) 2026 barred items and dress code basics
Leave mobiles, smart or digital watches, AI‑enabled glasses, earbuds, calculators, books, bags and other electronics at home. Simple wristwatches are allowed. No storage is provided at centres, and violations can attract cancellation or even an FIR. Travel light and avoid metal accessories to speed frisking.
UPSC NDA & CDS (II) 2026 OMR and verification: black pen, face authentication
Mark the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheet and attendance list with a black ball pen only; other inks are not evaluated. Fill roll number and booklet series carefully to avoid rejection. Expect face authentication and thorough frisking at entry; keep your face briefly uncovered when asked.
UPSC NDA & CDS (II) 2026 answer key and result timeline: what to expect
UPSC has begun releasing provisional answer keys soon after objective‑type exams; NDA/CDS saw this earlier in 2026. Watch the Answer Keys page later today and this week. Final answer keys follow final results. Written results appear under “Written Results”; for reference, CDS (II) 2025 was posted on October 9, 2025.
