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UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Apply Online For 451 Post

Post Date / Update:

20 May 2026 | 11:46 PM

Short Information :

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2026. Candidates who are interested in UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 can apply online from 20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification for eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important details before applying online.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Combined Defence Service Examination II 2026

UPSC CDS II 2026 : Short Details of Notification

Website Name: naukarilelo.com

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 20/05/2026
• Last Date for Apply Online : 09/06/2026
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 09/06/2026
• Correction Date : As per Schedule
• Exam Date : 13/09/2026
• Admit Card Available : Before Exam

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹200/-
• SC / ST / Female : ₹0/-

Payment Mode

Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan

UPSC CDS II 2026 Age Limit

As on 01/07/2027

• Minimum Age : 20 Years
• Maximum Age : 24 Years

Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC CDS II Recruitment Rules.

UPSC CDS II 2026 Eligibility

Indian Military Academy (IMA) & Officers Training Academy (OTA)

• Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University

Indian Naval Academy

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering from Recognized University

Air Force Academy

• Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Total Post : 451

Academy Name	Total Post
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100
Indian Naval Academy	26
Air Force Academy	32
Officers Training Academy (OTA)	293

Selection Process

• Written Examination
• SSB Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

How to Fill UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026

• Visit the official UPSC website
• Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
• Read the official notification carefully before applying
• Fill all personal, educational and communication details carefully
• Upload photo, signature and required documents
• Pay the application fee online if applicable
• Preview application form carefully before final submit
• Submit the application form
• Take a printout of final submitted form for future reference

Required Documents

• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Aadhaar Card / ID Proof
• Educational Certificates
• Category Certificate (If Applicable)
• Mobile Number & Email ID

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