UPSC CDS 2 2026 Recruitment - Apply Online for 451 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2026 notification. Interested candidates can now apply online for a total of 451 vacancies across various defence academies including the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
This is a great opportunity for aspirants aiming to join the Indian Armed Forces through a prestigious recruitment exam. The application process started on 20 May 2026 and will continue till 09 June 2026. The written exam is scheduled for 13 September 2026. Stay updated with the latest information on the exam and recruitment process only on Sarkari CSC.
| Important Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09 June 2026 (Up to 06:00 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Application Fee | Category-wise Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates | Rs. 0/- (Nil) |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria
| Post / Course Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 | B.Tech or B.Sc. with Physics as core/elective & Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.Tech |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) Men | 275 | Any Graduate Degree |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) Women | 18 | Any Graduate Degree |
Age Limit Details
- IMA & INA: Unmarried male candidates born between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008.
- Air Force Academy: Candidates born between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2007.
- OTA (Men & Women): Candidates born between 01 July 2002 and 01 July 2008.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview / Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for UPSC CDS 2 2026
- Visit the official UPSC online application portal.
- Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) registration process.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) carefully.
- Complete the Examination Specific Module as instructed.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per guidelines.
- Pay the application fee online through the prescribed mode.
- Submit the application and note down the Application Number for future reference.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC CDS 2 2026 Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online for UPSC CDS 2 2026 | Apply Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit UPSC |
| Homepage | Sarkari CSC |
| Join Sarkari CSC WhatsApp Channel | |
| Telegram | Sarkari CSC Telegram Group |
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