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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS 2) 2026 under Advertisement No. 11/2026-CDS-II. The UPSC CDS 2 online application process has started on 20 May 2026, and the last date to apply online is 11 June 2026. To be eligible, candidates must be born between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008 (both dates inclusive). All important details regarding vacancy, eligibility criteria, and the official notification link for UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 are provided below. Candidates are strictly advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their online form.
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Important Dates
| Apply Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date For Payment | 11 Jun 2026 |
Qualification
- •For IMA & OTA: Bachelor's Degree in any stream.
- •For Naval Academy: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
- •For Air Force: Degree in any stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 level (or Engineering Degree).
- •Read the official notification carefully before applying.
UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment 2026 : 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 |
| Total Post | 451 Posts |
How To Fill UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026
- •Eligible candidates can register and submit their online applications for UPSC CDS 2 vacancies until 11 June 2026.
- •Click on the direct apply online link available below in the important links table.
- •You can also complete your registration by visiting the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.
- •Fill in all the fields carefully and make sure to final submit your form on or before the 11 June 2026 deadline.
सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढ़ें। फॉर्म भरने से पहले Last Date , Age Limit , और Education Qualification पूरी जांच करने के बाद ही अपना ऑनलाइन फॉर्म सबमिट करें।
UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Notification 2026 : Age Limit As On UPSC Rules.
- •candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible.
- •Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection
- •Written Test
- •SSB Interview
Important Links
| ●Apply Online | Click Here › |
| ●Official Website | Click Here › |
| ●Check Date Extend Notice | Click Here › |
| ●Check Official Notification | Click Here › |