Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Answer key
Updated: 16 September 2026 | 05:25 PM
Total Vacancies
451
Last Date to Apply
11/06/2026
Job Location
All India
Official Action Links
Verified Direct LinksDetailed Notification & Guidelines
Official department criteria, eligibility details, and application rules
Important Dates
- Application Begin : 20/05/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 11/06/2026
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 11/06/2026
- Correction Date : As per Schedule
- Exam Date : 13/09/2026
- Admit Card Available : 03/09/2026
- Answer key Available : 16/09/2026
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : 200/-
- SC / ST / Female : 0/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Pay the Exam Fee Through E Challan
UPSC CDS II Eligibility 2026
- For IMA & OTA : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
- For Naval Academy : Bachelor Degree in Engineering .
- For Airforce : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 Level
CDS 2 Age Limit as on 01/07/2027
- Minimum Age : 20 Years
- Maximum Age : 24 Years
- for Post Wise Details Read Notification.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 451 Post
Detailed Vacancy & Criteria BreakdownSwipe →
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Post Name |
Total Post |
Post Name |
Total Post |
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Indian Military Academy IMA |
100 |
Indian Naval Academy |
26 | |||
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Air Force Academy |
32 |
Officers Training Academy OTA |
293 |
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Step-by-Step Instructions / How to Apply
How to Fill : UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Answer key
- Notification Check: Read the official notification carefully to confirm eligibility criteria, age limits, and post-wise qualifications before applying.
- Application Timeline: Candidates can apply online between 20/05/2026 to 11/06/2026.
- Document Collection: Check and keep ready all required documents — Educational Marksheets, Category Certificate, ID Proof, Address Details, and Basic Details.
- Scanned Copies: Prepare scanned files for passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant certificates as per required dimensions and file size.
- Preview Verification: Before final submission, carefully review the preview and cross-verify all entered details in each column.
- Fee Payment: Pay the applicable examination fee (General / OBC / EWS : 200/- SC / ST / Female : 0/-). Application without required fee will remain incomplete.
- Final Confirmation: Take a clear printout and save the PDF copy of the final submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Official answers regarding eligibility, age criteria, application fees, and schedule