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
| 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 |
| Correction/Edit Date |
Updated Soon |
| Exam Date |
13 September 2026 |
| Category |
Application Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS |
₹ 200 |
| SC / ST / Female |
Exempted |
| Fee Payment Mode |
Online Mode |
- 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
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.
Official Source: View Notification