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UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out — 451 Posts

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published answer-key and response-sheet information for UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Examination 2026. The structured vacancy information covers 451 advertised posts. Key dates include Online Apply Start Date: 20 May 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 11 June 2026; Last Date For Fee Payment: 11 June 2026. Listed posts include Indian Military Academy IMA, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy. Review the structured details below and confirm every instruction on the official organization portal before acting.

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Online Apply Start Date20 May 2026completed
Online Apply Last Date11 June 2026completed
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Exam Date13 September 2026completed
Admit Card03 September 2026completed
Answer Key16 September 2026 Available Nowcompleted
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Post / programmeVacanciesQualification
Indian Military Academy IMA100For 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 Academy32For 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 Academy26For 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 OTA293For 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.
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16 Sept 2026
UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published answer-key and response-sheet information for UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Examination 2026. The structured vacancy information covers 451 advertised posts. Key dates include Online Apply Start Date: 20 May 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 11 June 2026; Last Date For Fee Payment: 11 June 2026. Listed posts include Indian Military Academy IMA, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy. Review the structured details below and confirm every instruction on the official organization portal before acting.

12 Sept 2026
UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published admit-card and examination-access information for UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Examination 2026. The structured vacancy information covers 451 advertised posts. Key dates include Online Apply Start Date: 20 May 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 11 June 2026; Last Date For Fee Payment: 11 June 2026. Listed posts include Indian Military Academy IMA, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy. Review the structured details below and confirm every instruction on the official organization portal before acting.

13 Aug 2026
UPSC CDS-II Exam Schedule 2026

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published examination schedule information for UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Examination 2026. The structured vacancy information covers 451 advertised posts. Key dates include Online Apply Start Date: 20 May 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 11 June 2026; Last Date For Fee Payment: 11 June 2026. Listed posts include Indian Military Academy IMA, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy. Review the structured details below and confirm every instruction on the official organization portal before acting.

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The application record is completed. Check the important-dates section and the official Union Public Service Commission UPSC portal before taking action.

What is the last date listed for UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out — 451 Posts?

The structured notice data lists 11 June 2026 for “Online Apply Last Date”. Confirm that date on the official portal because schedules may be revised.

How many vacancies are listed for UPSC CDS-II Answer Key 2026 – Out — 451 Posts?

The current record lists 451 advertised posts. Refer to the post-wise and category-wise tables for the available breakdown.

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