UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 | start : 20/05/2026 | end : 09/06/2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Defence Services Examination CDS II 2026 Recruitment. Candidates who want to join Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA) can apply online. The recruitment process includes Written Examination, SSB Interview, Medical Examination, and Final Merit List. A total of 451 posts are available through UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026.

Online Apply Date Start 20 May 2026
Online Apply Last Date 09 June 2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date 09 June 2026
Correction Date As Per Schedule
Exam Date September 2026
Admit card release date
Result Declaration Date

Application fee

For General, OBC, EWS : ₹ 200/-

For SC, ST : ₹ 0/-

For Female Candidates : ₹ 0/-

Payment Mode : Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI

No. of vacancy

Total number of vacancies : 451 Post

Post Name No. of Post
Indian Military Academy (IMA) 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26
Air Force Academy (AFA) 32
Officers Training Academy (OTA) 293

Eligibility & Syllabus

Post Name Eligibility
IMA & OTA Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University
Indian Naval Academy Engineering Degree from Recognized University
Air Force Academy Bachelor Degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 Level OR Engineering Degree
Age Limit 20 to 24 Years
Selection Process Written Exam, SSB Interview, Medical Test, Merit List

official link or source

Apply Online Click here for Apply
Notification Details Click here for Notification
Official Website Click here for Official Website
Sarkari Result Source Click here for Sarkari Result Page
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