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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026,Online Apply and Full Details 

Post Date/Update
21 May 2026 
Short Details

The has officially released the notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2026. A total of 451 vacancies have been announced for candidates who wish to join the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force through prestigious defence academies.

The online application process for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 started on 20 May 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 09 June 2026 through the official UPSC website.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026

UPSC CDS II Adv. No: 11/2026-CDS-II

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Important Date

Application Fee

  • Application Start Date : 20 May 2026
  • Last Date : 09 June 2026
  • Fee Payment Last Date : 09 June 2026
  • Exam Date : 13 September 2026
  • Admit Card : Before Exam
  • Result : Ater Exam
  • General /OBC /EWS : 200/-
  • SC /ST /All Category Female : 0/-
  • Payment Mode : Online Through UPI, Net banking,Debit Card

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit

  • Age Limit as on UPSC 2026 Rules.
  • Minimum Age : 20 Years
  • Maximum Age : 24 Years
  • Age Relaxation as per UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Rules.

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total-451 Posts

The vacancies have been distributed among various defence academies as follows:

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun – 100 Posts
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala – 26 Posts
  • Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad – 32 Posts
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) – 275 Posts
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) – 18 Posts

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification

Post NameEligibility
Indian Military Academy, IMA
  • Candidates Pass the graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized University / Institution in India.
Indian Naval Academy, INA
  • Candidates Pass the Engineering Degree in relevant trade for this post.
Air Force Academy
  • Candidates Pass the Graduation Degree in Physics & Maths at 10+ 2 Level/Bachelor of Engineering from any recognized University / Institution in India.
Officers Training Academy OTA
  • Candidates Pass the graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized University in India.

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Selection Mode

  • Written Examination
  • SSB Interview
  • Medical Examination
  • Final Merit List

How to Fill UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Online Form

  • Visit the official UPSC website.
  • Or Visit Some Important Useful Links Section Below
  • Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
  • Fill out the CDS-II online application form carefully.
  • Upload the required documents and photographs.
  • Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  • Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

 

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