Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2026 for 451 vacancies. The online application started on 20 May 2026 and the last date to apply is 09 June 2026 at the UPSC online portal.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026Advt No NO.11/2026-CDS -II | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
UPSC CDS II 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST / Female | Nil |
| Female candidates | Nil |
UPSC CDS II 2026 – Vacancy Details (451 Posts)
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) Men | 275 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) Women | 18 |
| Total | 451 |
Eligibility – UPSC CDS II 2026
| Academy | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IMA & OTA | Bachelor’s degree in any stream |
| INA | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering |
| AFA | Bachelor’s degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.E./B.Tech |
Age Limit:
- IMA/INA: 19 to 24 years.
- AFA: 20 to 24 years.
- OTA: 19 to 25 years.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Objective paper(s) |
| SSB Interview | Personality and intelligence test |
| Document Verification | Original document check |
| Medical Examination | Final fitness test |
How to Apply
- Visit upsc.gov.in or the UPSC online application portal.
- Register and fill the CDS II 2026 form carefully.
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the fee if applicable.
- Submit and download the confirmation page.
Required Documents
- Photo and signature.
- Graduation certificate or proof of appearing.
- Date of birth proof.
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- ID proof such as Aadhaar.
Important Links : UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026
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Short FAQs
Q1. Total vacancies? A: 451.
Q2. Fee? A: ₹200 for General/OBC/EWS, Nil for SC/ST/Female.
Q3. Last date? A: 09 June 2026.
Q4. Qualification? A: Bachelor’s degree; AFA needs Physics & Maths.
Q5. Selection? A: Written exam, SSB interview, medical.
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