Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Defence Services Examination CDS-II 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from 20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026. The examination will be conducted on 13 September 2026.
Important Dates
Apply Start
20 May 2026
Last Date
09 June 2026
Fee Last Date
09 June 2026
Exam Date
13 September 2026
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
Will Be Updated Soon
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST / All Female | ₹0/- |
- Payment Mode : Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
- Candidates must be born not earlier than 01 July 2003
- Candidates must be born not later than 01 July 2008
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Rules
Total Post
451 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 293 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Academy | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| IMA & OTA | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university. |
| Naval Academy | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. |
| Air Force Academy | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level. |
Mode Of Selection
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview
How To Fill UPSC CDS-II Online Form 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the CDS-II Examination 2026 link.
- Complete registration and login.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application form.
Important Links
⚠️ Note:
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully
before filling the online application form.