UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 451 Posts

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS-II Online Form 2026

UPSC CDS-II Examination Advertisement No.11/2026-CDS-II : Short Details

Post Date/Update: 25 May 2026 | 06:10 PM

Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 451 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).

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Important Dates

Application Start Date 20-05-2026
Last Date to Apply Online 09-06-2026
Last Date Online Payment 09-06-2026
Exam Date 13-09-2026
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Result Date Notify Soon

Application Fee

General / OBC ₹ 200/-
SC / ST ₹ 0/-
All Category Female ₹ 0/-
Payment Mode:  Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking only.

UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2026 : Age Limit (As per UPSC Rules)

Minimum Age 20 Years
Maximum Age 24 Years
Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS-II Recruitment Rules 2026.

UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2026: Vacancy Details – Total 451 Posts

Course Name Total Post Eligibility Criteria / Age Limit
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun 100
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
  • Born between: 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2008
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Born between: 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2008
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad 32
  • Degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor of Engineering.
  • Born between: 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007
Officers Training Academy (OTA) 275
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
  • Born between: 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2008
Officers Training Academy (OTA) - Women 18
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
  • Born between: 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2008

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