Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination-II 2026
Total Post : 451
ANSWER KEY – OUT
IMPORTANT DATES
- Notification Release Date : 20 May 2026
- Online Application Start : 20 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online : 11 June 2026 (Up to 06:00 PM)
- Exam Date : 13 September 2026
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS :Â Rs. 200/-
- SC / ST / Female Candidates :Â Rs. 0/-
- Payment Mode :Â Online
Age LimitsÂ
- IMA & INA:Â Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008.
- Air Force Academy:Â Candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2007.
- OTA (Men & Women):Â 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 |
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| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 26 Post |
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| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 32 Post |
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| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) | 293 Post |
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Mode of Selection?
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview / Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
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Admit Card |
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Full Official Notification |
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Official Website |
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