Short Discription:- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Has Released Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 ( Combined Defence Services CDS II) at upsc.gov.in. A Total Of 451 Post Will be Filled Under This Recruitment. Interested And Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online From 20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026. Candidates Are Advised To Read The Official Notification For Complete Details Regarding Application Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Total Posts, Selection Process, Age Limit, Salary, And Other Important Information.
We Have Explained All The Important Details Related To This Recruitment In A Very Simple And Clear Manner In This Article. Therefore, Candidates Are Advised To Read The Complete Information Carefully Before Applying, So That No Mistakes Are Made While Filling Out The Application Form.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)ÂUPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 |
UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS IIÂ Recruitment 2026 Overview |
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| Post Name | UPSC CDS-IIÂ Exam 2026 |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| UPSC CDS-II Notification 2026 | 451 Post |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
Important Dates |
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| The Online Application Process For UPSC CDS II Recruitment Has Started From 20 May 2026. The Last Date To Apply is 09 June 2026. All candidates Must Complete Their Application Before The Closing Date To Avoid Any Last-minute Issues. | |
| Notification Release | 20 May 2026 (Released) |
| Apply Online Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 June 2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Correction Date | Notify Soon |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
Application Fee |
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| The Application Fee For UPSC CDS II Recruitment For All Categories Of Candidates Is Given Below:- | |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST | ₹00/- |
| Payment Mode | Online / Offline |
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UPSC CDS II Age Limit 2026 |
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| For UPSC CDS II Recruitment, Candidates Must Have Been Born Between 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008Â to Meet The Prescribed Age Limit Criteria:- | |
| Minimum Age | 19 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government Rules |
UPSC CDS II Eligibility 2026 |
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| The Educational Qualification For UPSC CDS II Recruitment is as follows, and complete details are provided below:-
IMA & OTA: Candidates Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. Naval Academy: Candidate Must have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Air Force: Candidates Must have Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2 Intermediate. For More Detailed Information, Please Read The Official Notification Of UPSC CDS-II Notification 2026 |
UPSC CDS II Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 Details |
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| As Per This Recruitment Notification, UPSC Has Released The Advertisement For Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment 2026, under which a total of 451 Vacancies Have Been Announced | ||
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Eligibility |
| Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 | Degree of a recognized University or its equivalent. (Graduates from any stream are eligible). |
| Air Force Academy | 32 | Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) OR a Bachelor of Engineering. |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 | Degree in Engineering OR a B.Sc. with Physics as a core or elective subject (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level). |
| Officers Training Academy OTA | 293 | Degree of a recognized University or its equivalent. (Graduates from any stream are eligible). |
| Total | 451 Post | |
UPSC CDS II 2026 Selection Process |
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| In UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment, The Selection Of All Candidates Will Be Conducted Through The Following Stages:- | |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination |
| Stage 2 | SSB Interview |
UPSC CDS II Exam Pattern 2026 |
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The exam pattern for UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment is structured as follows
A. For IMA, INA, and AFA Written Exam Pattern
B. For Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) Written Exam Pattern
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UPSC CDS II Salary 2026 |
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| The UPSC CDS II Salary 2026 offers an attractive pay scale for officer cadets and commissioned officers. Selected candidates receive Rs. 56,100 monthly stipend during training. After commissioning, officers get rank-wise salary, MSP, DA, transport allowance, free ration, dress allowance, and other benefits with excellent career growth opportunities:- | |
| Pay Level | Level- 10 |
| Salary | ₹56,100/- Per Month |
How to UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Apply Online? |
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| The online application process for UPSC CDS IIÂ Recruitment is given below:-
Visit the official UPSC online portal: upsconline.nic.in Complete One Time Registration (OTR/URN) if you are a new user. Login using your Universal Registration Number (URN). Select Combined Defence Services CDS IIÂ Examination 2026. Fill the Examination Specific Application Form carefully. Upload required documents:
Pay the application fee (₹200) via online mode (Net Banking/Card/UPI). Female/SC/ST candidates are exempted from fee. Review the form and submit it. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference |
| Important Links | |
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| Join Group | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
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What is the UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026 Start Date?20 May 2026 What is the UPSC CDS II Official Website 2026?upsconline.nic.in What is the UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026 Last Date?09 June 2026 What is the UPSC CDS II Exam Date 2026?13 September 2026 |
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