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CDS-II 2026 Overview

Field Name	Information
Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission
Post / Exam Name	Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
Advertisement No.	No. 11/2026-CDS-II
Job Type	Government
Application Mode	Online
Notification Status	Released
Official Website	UPSC Official Website

CDS-II Examination 2026 Important Schedule

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	20 May 2026
Online Application Start	20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	09 June 2026 (6:00 PM)
Correction Window	10 June to 16 June 2026
Admit Card Release	September 2026
Written Exam Date	13 September 2026
Result Declaration	To Be Announced

CDS-II Examination 2026 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS Male	₹200/-
SC / ST / Female Candidates	Nil

CDS-II Examination 2026 Vacancy Details

Academy / Course	Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA)	100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)	26
Air Force Academy (AFA)	32
Officers Training Academy (OTA Men)	276
Officers Training Academy (OTA Women)	17
Total	451 Posts

CDS-II Examination 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian
Educational Qualification	Graduation / Relevant Degree from recognized University
Age Limit	Varies according to Academy
Marital Status	Mostly Unmarried candidates (OTA exceptions applicable)

CDS-II Examination 2026 Educational Qualification Details

Academy	Qualification
IMA & OTA	Graduation in any discipline
INA	Engineering Degree
AFA	Graduation with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Engineering Degree

CDS-II Examination 2026 Selection Process

1. Written Examination
2. SSB Interview
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

CDS-II Examination 2026 Pattern

Academy	Subjects	Total Marks
IMA / INA / AFA	English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics	300
OTA	English, General Knowledge	200

CDS-II Examination 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

Rank	Salary
Lieutenant Level	₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/-

How to Apply for CDS-II Examination 2026

1. Visit the UPSC Online Portal
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR)
3. Fill the CDS II 2026 Application Form
4. Upload the required documents
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable)
6. Submit and print the final application form