UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 451 Post

Last Update: 21/05/2026 | 04:17 PM

What's Update :

Description: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a Official Notification Advt. No.: 11/2026-CDS-II of UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II. The application process will be open from 20 May to 09 Jun 2026 . Candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria including . As per the official notification, there are 491 vacancies available for male and female candidates. Interested candidates are advised to check the important dates and ensure they apply before the last date. For complete information, download the official notification and apply online using the links provided below.

Notification : Advt. No.: 11/2026-CDS-II (Dated: 20 May 2026)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment 2026

WWW.YOJNAPORTAL.COM

📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date : 20/05/2026
Last Date to Apply : 09/06/2026
Payment Last Date : 09/06/2026
Admit Card : To be notified soon
Exam Date : 13/09/2026

💸 Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS : ₹200/-
SC / ST / Female : ₹0/-
Payment can be made online through UPI, net banking, debit/credit card, etc.

🧾 Eligibility Criteria

🎂 Age Limit

Age Limit UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026

For age relaxation, please read the official notification "Advt. No.: 11/2026-CDS-II" carefully.

UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 Post Details
Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility	Age Limit
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University	19-24 Years Born Between 01 July 2003 to 01 July 2008
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	26	Engineering Degree OR B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 Level	19-24 Years Born Between 01 July 2003 to 01 July 2008
Air Force Academy (AFA)	32	Bachelor Degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 Level OR Bachelor of Engineering	20-24 Years Born Between 01 July 2003 to 01 July 2007
Officers Training Academy (OTA Men)	275	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University	19-25 Years Born Between 01 July 2002 to 01 July 2008
Officers Training Academy (OTA Women)	18	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University	19-25 Years Born Between 01 July 2002 to 01 July 2008
Total	451	—	—

For detailed eligibility criteria, physical standards, medical requirements, and other important instructions, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully.

👨‍💻 How to Apply

Visit Official Website :

UPSC Online Portal
Read Notification :

Read the CDS II 2026 notification carefully
Registration :

Complete One Time Registration (OTR) process
Login :

Login using Registration ID and Password
Fill Application Form :

Enter personal, educational and communication details carefully
Select Academy Preference :

Choose IMA, INA, AFA or OTA preferences
Upload Documents :

Upload photograph, signature and required documents
Pay Application Fees :

Pay application fee through online mode
Final Submit :

Check all entered details and submit application form
Print Form :

Take a printout of final submitted application form

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📰Post Name	UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II
🔖Vacancy	451
📍Domicile	All Eligible Candidates
🎓Qualification	Graduation
👥Candidates	Male & Female
👨🏼‍🎓Age Limit	Age Limit UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 \|
📅Apply Date	20 May to 09 Jun 2026
🏬Department	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)