UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has released a notification on its official website for the Recruitment of Examination of Combined Defence Service CDS-II 2026. The UPSC application form has started on 20 May 2026, and candidates can apply until 09 June 2026. candidates must be born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008. Candidates must check the complete details like important dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fees, important links to apply for UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 Provided below. (Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II)


Important Dates
Application Begins 20-May-26
Last Date To Apply 09-June-26
Last To Pay Fees 09-June-26
Exam Date 13-September-26
Application Fees
Category Fees
General/OBC Rs 200/-
SC/ST/Female Rs 0/-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only
Vacancies Details
Post Name Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA) 100
Air Force Academy 32
Indian Naval Academy 26
Officer Training Academy (OTA) 293
Eligibility Criteria
Category Education Qualification
OTA & IMA Completed Graduation Degree from any stream.
Naval Academy Completed B.Tech/B.E from recognize university.
Airforce Academy Completed Graduation Degree from any stream with Physics and Maths in 10+2.

Age Criteria
  • 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

Important Links
Apply Link Click Here
Official Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Selection Process
  • Written Test
  • SSB Interview
  • Medical Examination
  • Merit List

How to Apply
  • Visit the Official Website
  • New Registration: Click on the link for new registration.
  • Fill Registration Form: Enter your name, email ID, phone number, and other required details.
  • Login: Use the registration number and password sent to your email to log in.
  • Complete Application Form: Fill in all required details and upload the necessary documents.
  • Pay Application Fee: Make the payment through the available online modes.
  • Submit Application: Review all details and submit the application form.
  • Print Application: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference