CDS Exam Centres 2027 - Check CDS 1 Exam Test Cities list
Union Public Service Commission releases the details of the CDS 2027 exam centres online in the official notification. The official CDS 1 notification 2027 will be available to download at upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in. Candidates attempting the UPSC CDS exam can choose their exam centre while filling out the application form. Therefore, candidates have to select their CDS exam centre 2027 carefully before submitting the application.
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- CDS 1 2027 - Important Dates
- CDS 2 2027 - Important Dates
- CDS 2027 Exam Centres
- UPSC CDS admit card 2027
The cities where the CDS exam will take place are listed in the table below. Please note that candidates will not be able to change or make corrections to their choice of CDS 1 exam centre 2027 after submitting the application form.
CDS 1 2027 - Important Dates
Events | CDS 01/2027 |
CDS 1 Advertisement | December 2, 2026 |
| CDS 2027 application date | December 2, 2026 |
Last day of CDS 1 Application | December 22, 2026 |
CDS 1 2027 Exam Date | April 11, 2027 |
CDS 2 2027 - Important Dates
Events | CDS 02/2027 |
CDS 2 Advertisement | May 12, 2027 |
| CDS 2 2027 application form date | May 12, 2027 |
Last CDS 2 2027 registration date | June 1, 2027 |
CDS 2 2027 exam date | September 19, 2027 |
CDS 2027 Exam Centres
The CDS exam centre 2027 details will be given in the official notification. The CDS exam 2027 is held in offline mode. The number of exam centres may vary. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the list of exam centres for UPSC CDS.
CDS 2027 Exam Centres
AGARTALA | GHAZIABAD | NASIK |
AGRA | GORAKHPUR | NAVI MUMBAI |
AHMEDABAD | GURUGRAM | PANAJI (GOA) |
AIZAWL | GWALIOR | PATNA |
AJMER | HYDERABAD | SRI VIJAYA PURAM (PORT BLAIR) |
ALIGARH | IMPHAL | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | INDORE | PUDUCHERRY |
ALWAR | ITANAGAR | PUNE |
ANANTHAPURAMU (ANDHRA PRADESH) | JABALPUR | RAIPUR |
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR [AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)] | JAIPUR | RAJKOT |
BAREILLY | JAMMU | RANCHI |
BENGALURU | JODHPUR | SAMBALPUR |
BHOPAL | JORHAT | SHILLONG |
BHUBANESWAR | KANPUR | SHIMLA |
BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH) | KARGIL | SILIGURI |
CHANDIGARH | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
CHENNAI | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
COIMBATORE | KOLKATA | SURAT |
CUTTACK | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THANE |
DEHRADUN | LEH | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
DELHI | LUCKNOW | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
DHARAMSHALA | LUDHIANA | TIRUPATI |
DHARWAD | MADURAI | UDAIPUR |
DISPUR | MANDI (HIMACHAL PRADESH) | VARANASI |
FARIDABAD | MEERUT | VELLORE |
GANGTOK | MUMBAI | VIJAYAWADA |
GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | MYSURU | VISAKHAPATNAM |
GAYA | NAGPUR | HANUMAKONDA (WARANGAL URBAN) |
Documents to be brought to the CDS exam centre
Candidates must bring the following documentation to the exam centre
A valid photo ID card, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card or Passport/Driving Licence.
UPSC CDS admit card.
Passport-size photographs.
Rules to be followed at CDS Exam Centres
Candidates must take care to follow these rules during the CDS exam.
Candidates must be present at the CDS exam centre at least an hour before the exam starts.
The candidate must carry all the required documentation.
Candidates must use only a black ballpoint pen on the OMR sheet.
Candidates must not use any unfair means in the exam. This includes not bringing any of the prohibited items listed below.
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CDS Exam Centre 2027 – Items allowed
Candidates are allowed to take the following items inside the exam centre of CDS 2027.
CDS 2027 admit card.
Valid photo identity proof.
One or two photographs.
Transparent water bottle.
CDS Exam Centre 2027 – Prohibited Items
The following are the items prohibited to carry inside the CDS 2027 exam centre.
Mobile phone
Pen Drive
Smartwatches
Pager
Bluetooth device
Stationery items, etc.
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UPSC CDS admit card 2027
The Union Public Service Commission releases the CDS 2027 admit card at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download the UPSC CDS 1 2027 admit card by using the valid registration number and date of birth. They can check exam centre details on the CDS 2027 admit card.
The details specified on the UPSC CDS admit card are personal details, exam details, contact details, and the exam day instructions, photograph, signature, etc. Candidates are advised to reach the CDS exam centre in 2027 at least one hour before the start time of the exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CDS selection process 2027 consists of a written exam, SSB interview, and medical examination.
Yes, as per the CDS exam pattern 2027, there is a negative marking of one-third mark for every incorrect answer.
No, once the CDS 2027 exam centre is alloted, it cannot be changed.
The CDS Full Form is Combined Defence Services exam.
There are a total of 81 exam cities this year.
The CDS age limit is between 20 and 24 years.
In order to better the CDS 2027 exam, candidates should prepare a strategy and cover the whole syllabus from the CDS exam books 2027.
Candidates can download the UPSC CDS admit card 2027 by using the registration number and date of birth.
Pathfinder from Arihant Publications is the best book for CDS exam preparation 2027.
The CDS exam centre list is provided in the official notification. However, aspirants can also check the exact UPSC CDS exam centre on their admit card.
Questions related to CDS
On Question asked by student community
CDS is a graduate-level defence entrance examination and candidates must satisfy the prescribed age, educational qualification and other eligibility requirements for the particular academy. Being born on January 1, 2010, you are currently below the age required for CDS. You would first need to complete graduation and then meet the
Hey there,
Yes — you may have a chance in CDS OTA 2027, but most likely only for CDS (I) 2027.
You were born 16 June 2002.
- CDS (I) 2027 – OTA: You should be age-eligible under the expected age criteria, subject to the official 2027 notification.
- CDS (II) 2027
Hello, for CDS OTA (II) 2027, candidates must be born between 2 July 2001 and 1 July 2007 as per the latest CDS II age criteria. Since your date of birth is 27 May 2003, you fall within this age range and meet the age requirement.
For more details check
Hello Student,
For CDS OTA, the usual age limit for women is 19–25 years. A candidate born on 27 May 2003 would be around 24 years old in 2027 and is likely to fall within the age limit. However, the exact eligibility depends on the DOB range specified in the
Hello, with a date of birth of 02 October 2002, you are eligible for the CDS OTA entry for CDS II 2026, as the prescribed age range is 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007.