UPSC CDS II Examination Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 451 Posts

Post Date: 21 May 2026 | Author: Rojgar Bharat Team

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026. A total of 451 posts are available. Interested candidates can apply online before the last date. Check eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary and other important details before applying.

Recruitment Overview

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	UPSC CDS II Notification 2026
Total Vacancies	451
Application Mode	Online

UPSC CDS II Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	20 May 2026
Last Date	09 June 2026
Exam Date	13 September 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
Gen/ OBC/ EWS	Rs. 200/-
SC/ ST/ Female	Rs. 0/-

Age Limit as on 01/07/2027

• Minimum Age : 20 Years
• Maximum Age : 24 Years
• Age Calculator

UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Post
Indian Military Academy, IMA	100
Indian Naval Academy, INA	26
Air Force Academy	32
Officers Training Academy OTA	293

UPSC CDS II 2026 : Educational Qualification

Academy	Qualification Details
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	Candiate Should have Bachelor Degree from any recognize univeristy.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	Candiate Should have 12th Passed in Physics, Maths and B.Tech OR B.Sc. with Physics as Core/Elective Subject.
Air Force Academy	Candiate Should have 12th Passed in Physics, Maths with Degree in Any Stream OR B.E./B.Tech Degree.
Officers Training Academy (Men)	Candiate Should have Bachelor Degree from any recognize univeristy.
Officers Training Academy (Women)	Candiate Should have Bachelor Degree from any recognize univeristy.

UPSC CDS II Officer Selection Process

• Written Examinations
• SSB Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Document Scan and Upload

• Recent Passport Size Photograph (20 KB – 50 KB)
• Signature Scan Copy (10 KB – 20 KB)
• Educational Certificates & Marksheet
• ID Proof (Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID)
• Category Certificate (If Applicable)

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(a) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy

Subject	Code	Duration	Maximum Marks
English	11	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	12	2 Hours	100
Elementary Mathematics	13	2 Hours	100

(b) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy

Subject	Code	Duration	Maximum Marks
English	11	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	12	2 Hours	100

UPSC CDS II officers Salary

• starting base pay of ₹56,100 per month during training.

UPSC CDS II Notification 2026 How to Apply

1. Detailed Guidelines/Procedures
2. Application Registration
3. Payment of Fee
4. Document Scan and Upload.
5. Submit the form and take a printout.