Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Examination 2026
UPSC examination schedule update for UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Examination 2026. Verify dates, eligibility, and links on the official organization portal.
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Schedule
Important dates
Online Apply Start Date20 May 2026completed
Online Apply Last Date11 June 2026completed
Last Date For Fee Payment11 June 2026completed
Exam Date13 September 2026upcoming
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Result DateWill Be Updated Here Soontentative
Application
Fee details
General / OBC₹200
SC / ST / All Female₹0
Eligibility
Age limit
Post-wise information
Vacancy and qualification
| Post / programme | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 | For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2. For more details read the official notification before applying. |
| Air Force Academy | 32 | For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2. For more details read the official notification before applying. |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 | For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2. For more details read the official notification before applying. |
| Officers Training Academy OTA | 293 | For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2. For more details read the official notification before applying. |
Recruitment process
Selection stages
- 1Written Test
- 2SSB Interview
What changed
Update history
13 Aug 2026
UPSC CDS-II Exam Schedule 2026
UPSC examination schedule update for UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Examination 2026. Verify dates, eligibility, and links on the official organization portal.
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