UPSC CDS II 2026 Notification Out – 451 Posts | Apply Online, Last Date, Exam Date
CDS II 2026 Notification Out – 451 Posts | Apply Online
Candidates can apply online till 9 June 2026 (6:00 PM) through the official portal.
CDS II 2026 Overview
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Details |
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Exam Name |
CDS II 2026 |
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Organization |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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Notification Date |
20 May 2026 |
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Last Date |
09 June 2026 |
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Exam Date |
13 September 2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
451 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
UPSC CDS II Important Information
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Important Dates & Age Limits |
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CDS 2 2026 Important Dates (Don’t Miss) Notification Date: 20 May 2026 Start Date: 20 May 2026 Last Date : 09 June 2026 Correction Date: As per Schedule Exam Date: 13 September 2026 |
Age Limits as on 01 July
2027 IMA / INA: 19–24 Years Air Force: 20–24 Years OTA: 19–25 Years Age Relaxation as per UPSC CDS II 2026 Recruitment
Rule. |
Vacancy Details (451 Posts) & Application Fee |
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Post Name |
No of Posts |
Category Name |
Fee |
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Indian Military Academy |
100 |
General / OBC / EWS |
200/- |
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Indian Naval Academy |
26 |
SC / ST / Female |
0 (Nill) |
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Air Force Academy |
32 |
Candidates can pay their application fee through UPI/ Net Banking/
Debit Card/ Credit Card & E Challan |
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OTA (Men) |
275 |
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OTA (Women) |
18 |
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CDS II 2026 Education Qualification:
1. IMA / OTA: Candidates
must have a graduation in any Stream from Recognized University.
2. Navy: A degree in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics
as a subject from recognized University
3. Air Force: Degree of a recognized University (with
Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
Candidates studying in the final year are also
eligible
For more education details, candidates are advised to read the
notification
Selection Process:
1. Written Exam
2. SSB Interview
3. Medical Test
Final selection is
based on merit (Written + SSB).
Exam Pattern
IMA / INA / Air Force
English – 100 Marks
GK – 100 Marks
Maths – 100 Marks
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)
English – 100 Marks
GK – 100 Marks
Objective type exam with negative marking.
Candidates are advised
to read the UPSC CDS II 2026 Official Notification Before Appling.
Important Links (Apply Online + Notification + Official Website) |
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UPSC CAF Registration |
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CDS II 2026 Apply Online |
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CDS II 2026 Official Notification |
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Join Whatsapp |
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UPSC Official Website |
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For Latest Govt Jobs updates visit the our website.
Also Check:
UPSC NDA II 2026 Application Form Link
RBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Link
SSC CGL 2026 Application Form Link
Important Instructions
Mobile phones are strictly banned
Use black ball pen only
Negative marking applicable
Admit card will be available online
How To Apply
1. Visit UPSC official website
2. Complete Commaon Application Form (CAF)
3. Fill application form
4. Upload documents
5. Pay fee
6. Submit & print form
Application form is available only in online mode.
FAQs (Questions)
Q1. CDS II 2026 last date?
Ans: 9 June 2026
Q2. Total vacancies?
Ans: 451 Posts
Q3. Apply mode?
Ans: Online
Q4. Official website?
Ans: upsc.gov.in
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