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UPSC Defence Jobs 2026 Latest Government Jobs 2026 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
Written Examination
SSB Interview
Document Verification
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
Visit the UPSC Online Portal
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR)
Fill the CDS II 2026 Application Form
Upload the required documents
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit and print the final application form
