CDS (I) and CDS (II) 2027 dates
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDS (I) 2027 notification and registration opens | 2 Dec 2026 | Announced | visionias.in |
| CDS (I) 2027 last date to apply | 22 Dec 2026 | Announced | resources.padhai.ai |
| CDS (I) 2027 written exam | 11 Apr 2027 | Announced | visionias.in |
| CDS (I) 2027 written result Usually about 4 weeks after the exam (CDS I 2026 result came in early May 2026). | May 2027 | Expected | |
| CDS (II) 2027 notification and registration opens | 12 May 2027 | Announced | visionias.in |
| CDS (II) 2027 last date to apply Same block as NDA (II) 2027 in the calendar. | 1 Jun 2027 | Announced | resources.padhai.ai |
| CDS (II) 2027 written exam | 19 Sep 2027 | Announced | visionias.in |
| CDS (II) 2027 written result CDS II 2026 result came on 19 Oct 2026. | Oct 2027 | Expected |
UPSC released its 2027 exam calendar on 20 May 2026. CDS is held on the same Sunday as NDA, and the calendar says dates can change. The final dates are in the notification on upsc.gov.in; you apply on upsconline.nic.in. e-Admit cards come out in the week before the exam.
Previous cycles
| Cycle | Exam Dates | Result |
|---|---|---|
| CDS (II) 2026 | 13 Sep 2026 | Written result 19 Oct 2026; 8,956 qualified for SSB |
| CDS (I) 2026 | 12 Apr 2026 | Written result early May 2026; 8,826 qualified for SSB |
| CDS (II) 2025 | Sep 2025 | Final result 30 Mar 2026; 302 recommended (IMA 190, INA 85, AFA 27) |