UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026 Recruitment Online Application Form

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting online applications from eligible applicants for Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination 2 before the last date.

For more info about UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment like as vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, age limit, how to apply, application fee, important dates etc are given below.

UPSC CDS 2 Form Fill Up 2026

Organization Name

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)/ संघ लोक सेवा आयोग

 

Post Name

Combined Defence Services (CDS-II) Examination 2026

 

No Of Vacancies

Total - 451

Indian Military Academy - 100

Indian Naval Academy - 26

Air Force Academy - 32

Officers Training Academy - 293

 

Important Dates

Starting Date for Apply Online – 20 May 2026

Last Date for Apply Online – 09 June 2026

Date for CDS II Exam – 13 September 2026

 

Educational Qualification

For IMA, OTA & Air Force Academy: Graduate Degree

For Indian Naval Academy: Engineering Degree

 

Age Limit

For IMA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.

For Indian Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.

For Air Force Academy: Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2007 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 2nd July, 2001 and not later than 1st July, 2007 only are eligible

For Officers’ Training Academy: (SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.

For Officers’ Training Academy: (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July, 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008.

 

Application Fee

For GEN/ OBC Candidates: 200/-

For SC/ ST/ Female Candidates: No Fee

Pay Fee Through Online Mode.

 

Selection Process

Written Test, SSB Test & Interview

 

Apply Mode

Online

 

Job Location

All India

 

Official Website

upsc.gov.in OR upsconline.nic.in

 

Important Links

Official Notification Pdf

Apply Online

Official Website

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