UPSC NDA & CDS II Exam 2026: Delhi Metro to Start Services at 6 AM

Candidates appearing for the UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) II and Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2026 in Delhi will get an early-morning public transport facility on exam day.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will commence metro services at 6:00 AM on Sunday, September 13, 2026, across all lines to facilitate the movement of examination candidates and the general public.

The examinations are scheduled to be conducted across India on September 13. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has also issued a specific notice for candidates appearing at the Delhi centre.

Delhi Metro to Start Services at 6 AM on September 13

The early start has been announced to help students and other passengers reach their destinations amid traffic restrictions related to the BRICS Summit. The move is particularly significant for NDA and CDS candidates who have to report at their examination centres well before the commencement of their respective papers.

Candidates travelling by Delhi Metro should check the route to their examination venue in advance and allow sufficient time for security checks, interchange and the journey from the nearest metro station to the centre.

UPSC CDS II Exam 2026: Shift Timings

The CDS II 2026 examination will be conducted in three sessions. The English paper will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, General Knowledge from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and Elementary Mathematics from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

UPSC has stipulated that entry to the examination venue will close 30 minutes before the commencement of each session. Candidates arriving after the entry deadline will not be permitted to enter.

UPSC NDA & NA II Exam 2026: Shift Timings

The NDA and Naval Academy II examination will be conducted in two sessions. The Mathematics paper will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the General Ability Test (GAT) from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Candidates must report to the examination venue according to the instructions mentioned on their e-Admit Card.

UPSC NDA, CDS II Admit Card 2026

UPSC has already made the e-Admit Cards available for the NDA & NA II and CDS II examinations. Candidates should download their admit cards from the official UPSC website and carefully check the examination centre, reporting instructions and other details.

Candidates must appear only at the examination venue mentioned on their respective e-Admit Card. They should also preserve the e-Admit Card until the declaration of the final result.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates appearing for NDA and CDS II 2026 should:

• Download and print the e-Admit Card before travelling.
• Check the examination centre and reporting time carefully.
• Plan the journey in advance, particularly candidates travelling to Delhi centres.
• Use the early Delhi Metro services where convenient.
• Reach the venue well before the entry-closing time.
• Carry the required photo identity document mentioned in the e-Admit Card.
• Do not carry prohibited electronic devices or other restricted items.
• Ensure they report only to the venue allotted by UPSC.

With the examinations scheduled for September 13, 2026, candidates should avoid last-minute travel planning. The early Delhi Metro service at 6 AM is expected to provide additional connectivity for candidates appearing at centres across the national capital.

Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for any further examination-related announcements.