UPSC CDS (2)-2026 (451 Post)

By Sudama Dixit / 05/21/2026

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination-II 2026

Total Post : 451

Last Date : 09/06/2026

IMPORTANT DATES

Notification Release Date : 20 May 2026
Online Application Start : 20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online : 09 June 2026 (Up to 06:00 PM)
Exam Date : 13 September 2026

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 200/-
SC / ST / Female Candidates : Rs. 0/-
Payment Mode : Online

Age Limits

IMA & INA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008.
Air Force Academy: Candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2007.
OTA (Men & Women): Candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2002 and not later than 01 July 2008.

Vacancy /Education Qualification Details

Post Name	Total Post	UPSC CDS II 2026 Eligibility
IMA (Indian Military Academy)	100 Post	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
INA (Indian Naval Academy)	26 Post	Engineering Degree from Any Recognized University in India.
AFA (Air Force Academy)	32 Post	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Intermediate Level OR Engineering Degree
OTA (Officers’ Training Academy)	293 Post	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.

Mode of Selection?

Written Examination
SSB Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Important Links

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Full Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here