UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment for the Combined Defence Service CDS-II 2026 with a total of 451 vacancies. Specific posts include positions in the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy. As of now, the online application process for the year 2026 is open.
Applicants must submit their forms by 09 June 2026. According to UPSC rules, candidates should be born between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008. The application fee for the General category is ₹ 200/-. Interested candidates should apply promptly using their personal and academic credentials for verification.
UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission UPSC |
| Advt / CEN No. | Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Post Name | Indian Military Academy IMA |
| Total Posts | 451 Posts |
| Apply Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
| Article Category | Notification |
| Official Website | http://upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 09 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹ 200/- |
| SC / ST/ All Female | ₹ 0/- |
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Age Limit
candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible.
Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 |
Air Force Academy | 32 |
Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
Officers Training Academy OTA | 293 |
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
How To Fill UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026
- Open your phone's browser, head to the UPSC official website.
- Once on the homepage, look for the recruitment section.
- Tap on the link for "UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026".
- A page will open where you can fill out the application form.
- Scroll through the form and provide your details as prompted.
- After filling the form, click on the pay button to make your payment.
- Once your payment processes, a confirmation page will appear.
- Download the confirmation file and print/save it for future reference.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection
- Written Test
- SSB Interview
Important Links
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Union Public Service Commission UPSC () has released an official notification for the recruitment of Indian Military Academy IMA. A total of 451 Posts vacancies have been announced.
A total of 451 Posts vacancies have been announced for the Indian Military Academy IMA posts under this recruitment.
The online application started on 20 May 2026 and the last date to apply was 09 June 2026. Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
The exam is scheduled for 13 September 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official website for any updates or changes in the exam schedule.
The Admit Card status is: Before Exam. Candidates can download their admit card by visiting the official website and logging in with their Registration Number and Date of Birth.
The result status is: Will Be Updated Here Soon. Candidates can check their result on the official website by entering their Roll Number or Registration Number.
The official website is http://upsc.gov.in/. Candidates can visit this website to check notifications, admit cards, results, and other updates related to this recruitment.
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