UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

Published: 16 August 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)🔗

UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Combined Defence Services Exam Second Examination 2026 Notification. Those candidates who are Interested in this UPSC CDS II Vacancy 2026 can Apply Online from 20/05/2026 to 11/06/2026. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

  • Application Begin: 20/05/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 11/06/2026
  • Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 11/06/2026
  • Correction Date: As per Schedule
  • Exam Date: 13/09/2026
  • Admit Card Available: Before Exam
  • Candidates are advised to verify all dates on the official website.

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: 200/-
  • SC / ST / Female: 0/-

Eligibility

  • Educational Qualification: For IMA & OTA: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. For Naval Academy: Bachelor Degree in Engineering. For Airforce: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 Level
  • Age Limit: 20 Years24 Years (as on 01 July 2027)
  • Age Relaxation: Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules

Vacancy Details

  • Total Posts: 451

📋 Post-wise

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name

Total  Post

Post Name

Total Post

Indian Military Academy IMA

100

Indian Naval Academy

26

Air Force Academy

32

Officers Training Academy OTA

293

UPSC Selection Process

  1. Written Examination
  2. Intelligence and Personality Test

Event Timeline

EventDate
Application Begin20 May 2026
Last Date for Apply Online11 June 2026
Exam Date13 September 2026

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