UPSC CDS 2 Exam Online Form 2026 Notification
Post Date : 23 May 2026 | 03 : 15 PMOnline applications are invited from eligible candidates for Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2026 for 451 vacancies by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The eligible candidates can fill online application from 20th May 2026 to till application last date 09th June 2026 through UPSC official website i.e. upsc.gov.in for CDS recruitment examination 2026.
Interested candidates must read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20.05.2026
- Application Last Date: 09.06.2026
- Written Exam Date: 13.09.2026
Application Fee
- Gen/ OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs.200/-
- SC/ ST/ Female Candidates: Rs.0/-
- Application fee can be paid through Credit/ Debit Cards and Net Banking/ UPI.
Age Limit
- See Below
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post
451UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026 Qualification Details
IMA and Officers' Training Academy, Chennai:- Graduate degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
Indian Naval Academy:- Graduate in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics as core or elective subject (with Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 level).
Air Force Academy:- Graduate degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Graduate with first choice as Army/ Navy/ Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/ provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.
Candidates who are studying in the final year/ semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply.
UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2026 Details
| Course Name | Total Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun - 163rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2027 | 100 | 19-24 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - Course commencing in July 2027 Executive Branch (General Service)/ Hydro | 26 | 19-24 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad - (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2027 i.e. 222 F(P) Course | 32 | 20-24 |
| Officers' Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October, 2027 | 275 | 19-25 |
| Officers' Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Women) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2027 | 18 | 19-25 |
| Total Post | 394 |
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026 Apply Online Links
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