UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2026
🎖️ 451 OFFICER VACANCIES: ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the Centralized Employment Notice Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. This national gateway offers standard avenues for unmarried graduate candidates to enter the defense wings under both Permanent and Short Service Commission (SSC) parameters.
📅 Important Official Deadlines
| Recruitment Stage | Official Scheduled Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Gateway Starts | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online Form | June 9, 2026 (Till 06:00 PM) |
| UPSC CDS II Written Exam Date | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Written Examination Results | Expected October 2026 |
Official Online Portal Link:
🚀 CLICK HERE TO FILL UPSC CDS 2 ONLINE FORMNote: Mandatory to complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) module before accessing the form.
📊 Academy-Wise Seat Allocations
| Academy Stream | Course Commencement | Declared Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | July 2027 Course | 100 Posts |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | July 2027 Course | 26 Posts |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | July 2027 Course | 32 Posts |
| Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | October 2027 (Men/Women) | 293 Posts |
| Gross Unified Allocation | — | 451 Vacancies |
👤 Branch Wise Eligibility Conditions
- Educational parameters:
• For IMA & OTA: Must possess a valid Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from an accredited university.
• For INA: Must hold an Engineering Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) structural configuration.
• For AFA: Degree with mandatory Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 secondary level, or a Bachelor of Engineering. - Age Windows (Born Between):
• IMA / INA / AFA: July 2, 2003, to July 1, 2008 (Unmarried Only).
• OTA (Men & Women): July 2, 2002, to July 1, 2008. - Form Fee Split: General/OBC Male: ₹200. (All Women, SC, and ST candidates are completely exempted from fee channels).
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