UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026

Post Date : 20 May 2026

Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released a notification on its official website for the Recruitment of Examination of Combined Defence Service CDS-II 2026. The UPSC application form has started on 20 May 2026, and candidates can apply until 09 June 2026. Candidates must be born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008. Candidates must check the complete details for UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 Provided below.
Important Dates
  • Online Apply Start Date : 20 May 2026
  • Online Apply Last Date : 09 June 2026
  • Last Date for Fee Payment : 09 June 2026
  • Exam Date : 13 September 2026
  • Admit Card : Before Exam
  • Result Date : Will be Updated Here Soon
  • Note : Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.
Application Fee
  • For General/ OBC : ₹ 200 /-
  • For SC/ ST : ₹ 0 /-
  • Payment Mode (Online) :
    • Debit Card
    • Credit Card
    • International Banking
    • IMPS
    • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Age Limits as on UPSC Rules
  • Age : Candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible
  • Age Relaxation : as per UPSC rules
Total Post
451 Post
Vacancy Details
Category NameNo. of Posts
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Air Force Academy32
Indian Naval Academy26
Officers Training Academy (OTA)293
Education Qualification
Post Name Eligibility Criteria
For IMA & OTA

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream.

For Naval Academy

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

For Air Force

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2.

Note

  • For more details read the official notification before applying.

How To Apply
  • Interested candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC CDS II post can submit their application online before 09 June 2026
  • Use the click here link provided below under Important Link section to apply directly.
  • Alternatively, Visit the Official Website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to complete the application process online.
  • Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 09 June 2026.
  • Note – छात्रों से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढ़े उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे। (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)
Mode of Selection
  • Written Test
  • SSB Interview
Important Links
Apply OnlineClick Here
Check Official NotificationClick Here
UPSC Official WebsiteClick Here
Important Questions

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