UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 451 Posts, Apply Online

UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 20 May 2026 to 11 June 2026 through the official UPSC portal.

The UPSC CDS 2 2026 written examination is scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026. Through this examination, candidates will be selected for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).

Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces through CDS 2 2026 are advised to carefully read the detailed notification before applying. The application process will be conducted entirely online. UPSC has also advised applicants to use their Aadhaar Card for easier verification and authentication during the recruitment process.

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UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026

Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2026
Advt. No.	11/2026-CDS-II
Vacancies	451
Job Location	All India
Last Date to Apply	11 June 2026 (Extended)
Mode of Application	Online
Category	UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 20 May 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 11 June 2026 (06:00 PM)
• Fee Payment Last Date: 11 June 2026
• Examination Date: 13 September 2026

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹200
• SC / ST / Sons of JCOs / ORs Candidates: No Fee
• All Female Candidates: No Fee
• Payment Mode: Online

Age Limit Details

• Indian Military Academy (IMA): Born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2008
• Indian Naval Academy (INA): Born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2008
• Air Force Academy: Born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007
• Officers Training Academy (OTA): Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2008

Educational Qualification

• Indian Military Academy (IMA): Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
• Indian Naval Academy (INA): 12th passed with Physics and Mathematics along with B.Tech or B.Sc. with Physics as a core/elective subject
• Air Force Academy: 12th passed with Physics and Mathematics along with a Degree in any stream or B.E./B.Tech Degree
• Officers Training Academy (Men): Bachelor’s Degree
• Officers Training Academy (Women): Bachelor’s Degree

Vacancy Total : 451 Posts

Post Name	Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun	100
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala	26
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad	32
Officers Training Academy (Men), Chennai	275
Officers Training Academy (Women), Chennai	18

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

• Written Examination
• SSB Interview
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

UPSC CDS-I Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

• Exam Pattern – IMA, INA, AFA – Negative Marking: 1/3rd

Subject	Marks	Duration
English	100	02 Hours
General Knowledge	100	02 Hours
Elementary Mathematics	100	02 Hours
Total	300	06 Hours

• Exam Pattern – OTA – Negative Marking: 1/3rd

Subject	Marks	Duration
English	100	02 Hours
General Knowledge	100	02 Hours
Total	200	04 Hours

• SSB / Interview Marks:

Academy Name	SSB Marks
Indian Military Academy	300
Indian Naval Academy	300
Indian Air Force Academy	300
Officers’ Training Academy	200

How to Apply for UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026

• Candidates who want to apply for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 can submit their online application form before 11 June 2026.
• Applicants can use the direct apply link provided in the important links section to complete the registration process. They may also visit the official UPSC website to fill out the online application form.
• Candidates are advised to complete and submit their application before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.

UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link

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• Click Here to Apply Online

FAQs for UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026

• Question: When did the online application process for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 begin?
• Answer: The online application process started on 20 May 2026.
• Question: What is the last date to apply online for UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026?
• Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 11 June 2026.
• Question: What is the age limit for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026?
• Answer: The age limit details for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 are available in the official notification.
• Question: What is the eligibility criteria for UPSC CDS II Vacancy 2026?
• Answer: Candidates should carefully read the official notification to check the complete eligibility and educational qualification details before applying.
• Question: What is the official website of UPSC?
• Answer: The official website of UPSC is upsc.gov.in.