UPSC CDS (II) Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Has Released A Notification For UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam II Recruitment 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online From 20/05/2026 To 09/06/2026 . Before Apply online Read The Notification carefully.
UPSC CDS (II) Notification 2026
Highlights
Name of Recruitment Board / Agency
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Name of Post
UPSC CDS (II)
Total Post
451
Job Nature
Permanent
Job Location
All India
Advt No.
11/2026-CDS-II
Important Dates for UPSC CDS (II) Online Form 2026
Event
Date
Opening Date of Online Application
20 May 2026
Closing Date of Online Application
09 June 2026
Last Date of Online Fee Payment
09 June 2026
Exam Date
13 September 2026
Fee Details
Category
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS
₹ 200
SC / ST / Female
Exempted
Fee Payment Mode
Online Mode
Age Limit
For Indian Military Academy : 02/07/2003 To 01/07/2008
For Indian Naval Academy : 02/07/2003 To 01/07/2008
For Air Force Academy : 02/07/2003 To 01/07/2007
Officers Training Academy : 02/07/2002 To 01/07/2008
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Post Name
Total Posts
Educational Qualification & Other Eligibility Criteria
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
100
Bachelor Degree.
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
26
12th Passed in Physics, Maths and B.Tech OR B.Sc. with Physics as Core/ Elective Subject.
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad
32
12th Passed in Physics, Maths with Degree in Any Stream OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree.
Officers Training Academy (Men), Chennai
275
Bachelor Degree.
Officers Training Academy (Women), Chennai
18
Bachelor Degree.
TOTAL POST
451
Selection Process
Written Examination
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Important Links
How to Apply for UPSC CDS (II) Recruitment 2026?
Step-1: Go to the official website of UPSC (https://upsc.gov.in/ ).
Step-2: If You are first time user make Registration or already Registered then Login with the Credentials (Registration Number and Password).
Step-3: Keep All Documents (ie 10th Certificate, 12th Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Cast Certificate, Domicile) Scanned.
Step-4: Upload Required Documents, Recent Photograph and Signature in the Required Size and Format.
Step-5: Fill all the Details in Application form like Name, father’s Name, D.O.B, Address etc.
Step-6: Preview the application form before final submit (No changes will be made once it’s Submitted).
Step-7: After submitting the application form take a print out of it for future references.