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UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026

Important Dates & Application Fee
Application Begin: 28/05/2026
Last Date for Registration: 17/06/2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 17/06/2026
Correction Date: 18/06/2026
Exam Date: 02/08/2026
Admit Card Release: 10/07/2026
Result Declaration: 15/10/2026

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 200/-
SC / ST / Female / PH: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
Other Categories: ₹ 200/-
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI) OR Offline (Cash at SBI Bank)
Age Limit & Vacancy Details
Minimum Age: 19 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age As On Date: 01/01/2027
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years (as per government rules for reserved categories)
Total Vacancies: 451 Posts
Vacancy & Eligibility Details
Total Vacancies: 451 Posts across IMA (150), INA (45), AFA (36), OTA Men (170), OTA Women (50). Category-wise: General-276, OBC-92, SC-50, ST-33, EWS-40. Vacancies may vary as per organizational requirements.
Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. For INA: B.E./B.Tech in any discipline. For AFA: Bachelor's Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR B.E./B.Tech. Final year students can also apply provisionally.

Additional Qualification:

NCC Certificate (C Certificate with minimum B Grade) provides bonus marks. Participation in sports at national/international level, extracurricular activities, leadership roles in college, and knowledge of foreign languages are desirable.

Experience Required:

No prior experience required. Freshers are eligible to apply. Final year graduation students can also apply provisionally.

Selection Process
Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type - English, GK, Maths) conducted by UPSC
Stage 2: SSB Interview (5 days - Screening, Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Personal Interview, Conference)
Stage 3: Medical Examination (Full medical checkup as per defence standards)
Stage 4: Final Merit List preparation based on written exam marks + SSB marks + medical fitness + NCC bonus (if applicable)
How to Apply

Apply online through official UPSC website (upsconline.nic.in) from 28 May 2026 to 17 June 2026. Complete Part I & Part II registration, upload documents, pay fee (₹ 200 for General/OBC/EWS, free for SC/ST/Female), submit form, and take printout for future reference.

  • Read the full notification carefully before applying
  • Keep ready all required documents - Photo, Signature, ID Proof
  • Check and verify all details before final submission
  • Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference
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Job Description

UPSC Combined Defence Service (CDS) II Examination 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Service (CDS) II Examination 2026. This examination is conducted twice a year for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: 28 May 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 17 June 2026
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 17 June 2026
  • Application Correction Date: 18-24 June 2026
  • Admit Card Release Date: 3-4 weeks before exam
  • Written Exam Date: 02 August 2026
  • Result Date (Written): October 2026
  • SSB Interview Dates: November 2026 to March 2027
  • Final Result Date: April 2027

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 200/-
  • SC / ST / PwD / Female: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI) or Offline (Cash at SBI Bank)

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA): 19-24 Years (Born between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008)
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA): 19-24 Years (Born between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008)
  • Air Force Academy (AFA): 19-24 Years (Born between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2008)
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA): 19-25 Years (Born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008)
  • Age Relaxation: As per government rules for reserved categories

Educational Qualification

Post-Wise Qualification:

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA): B.E./B.Tech in any discipline from a recognized university/institute
  • Air Force Academy (AFA): Bachelor's Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR B.E./B.Tech in any discipline
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Minimum Marks Required:

  • General / OBC / EWS: Pass class (No minimum percentage required)
  • SC / ST: Pass class (No minimum percentage required)

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 451

Academy-wise Vacancy Breakup:

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun: 150 Posts (131 General + 19 Reserved)
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala: 45 Posts (40 General + 5 Reserved)
  • Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad: 36 Posts (30 General + 6 Reserved)
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (SSC Men): 170 Posts (135 General + 35 Reserved)
  • Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (SSC Women): 50 Posts (40 General + 10 Reserved)

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown (Total 451):

  • General (UR): 276 Posts
  • OBC: 92 Posts
  • SC: 50 Posts
  • ST: 33 Posts
  • EWS: 40 Posts

Job Location: Across India (Various Defence Academies and Units)

Exam Pattern

For IMA, INA, AFA (Paper I, II, III):

  • Paper I - English: 120 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours
  • Paper II - General Knowledge: 120 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours
  • Paper III - Elementary Mathematics: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 300 Marks
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer

For OTA (Paper I & II Only):

  • Paper I - English: 120 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours
  • Paper II - General Knowledge: 120 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 200 Marks
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer

Syllabus Details

English:

  • Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms
  • Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles
  • One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Improvement

General Knowledge:

  • Current Events (National & International)
  • History of India, Indian Geography, Indian Polity
  • Indian Economy, Science & Technology, Environment & Ecology
  • Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Defence related news

Elementary Mathematics (For IMA/INA/AFA):

  • Arithmetic (Number System, Percentage, Profit/Loss, Simple/Compound Interest)
  • Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration
  • Statistics, Probability, Data Interpretation

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following stages:

  1. Written Examination (Objective Type): Conducted by UPSC across various centers in India
  2. SSB Interview (Services Selection Board): 5-day selection process for candidates who qualify written exam
  3. Medical Examination: Thorough medical checkup as per defence standards
  4. Final Merit List: Based on written exam marks + SSB marks + medical fitness

SSB Interview Details

The SSB Interview is a 5-day process:

  • Day 1 (Screening): OIR Test (Officer Intelligence Rating) + PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test)
  • Day 2 (Psychological Tests): TAT (Thematic Apperception Test), WAT (Word Association Test), SRT (Situation Reaction Test), SDT (Self Description Test)
  • Day 3 (Group Tasks - GTO): GD (Group Discussion), GPE (Group Planning Exercise), PGT (Progressive Group Task), HGT (Half Group Task), IOT (Individual Obstacles), Command Task, Lecturette
  • Day 4 (Personal Interview): Detailed interview with the board members
  • Day 5 (Conference): Final assessment and result declaration

Physical Standards

For IMA, INA, AFA:

  • Height (Male): Minimum 157 cms (162 cms for AFA)
  • Height (Female): Minimum 152 cms (For OTA Women)
  • Weight: Proportionate to height and age
  • Chest (Male): Minimum expansion of 5 cms
  • Eye Sight: 6/6 (without glasses) for AFA; 6/12 for others
  • BMI: Within normal range (18-24)
  • No Color Blindness, No Tattoos (except permitted areas)

Training Details

  • IMA, Dehradun: 1.5 Years Training (Gentlemen Cadets)
  • INA, Ezhimala: 1.5 Years Training (Naval Cadets)
  • AFA, Hyderabad: 1.5 Years Training (Flight Cadets)
  • OTA, Chennai (Men & Women): 49 Weeks Training (SSC Officers)

Salary & Benefits

  • Stipend during Training (IMA/INA/AFA): ₹ 56,100/- per month
  • Stipend during Training (OTA): ₹ 56,100/- per month
  • After Commission (Level 10): ₹ 61,300 - ₹ 1,93,100
  • Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹ 15,500/- per month
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per government norms (currently 50%)
  • Free Accommodation: Government quarters/Single accommodation provided
  • Medical Facilities: Free medical treatment for self and dependents
  • Leave: 60 days annual leave + 20 days casual leave + 30 days sick leave
  • Other Allowances: Flying Allowance (for AFA), Submarine Allowance (for Navy), Sea Duty Allowance, Field Area Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, etc.

How to Apply for UPSC CDS II 2026

Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in
  2. Click on "Online Application for Various Examinations"
  3. Select "Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2026"
  4. Register with your email ID and mobile number (Part I Registration)
  5. Fill the detailed application form with personal, educational, and contact details (Part II Registration)
  6. Upload scanned photo, signature, and other required documents
  7. Pay application fee online (₹ 200 for General/OBC/EWS) or select offline payment option
  8. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference

Documents Required

  • 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate (for date of birth proof)
  • 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Graduation Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (all semesters/years)
  • Recent Passport Size Photograph (10-50 KB, JPEG format)
  • Signature (10-20 KB, JPEG format)
  • Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS, if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • NCC Certificate (if applicable for bonus marks)

Important Information

  • Marital Status (IMA/INA/AFA): Only unmarried male candidates are eligible
  • Marital Status (OTA Men): Unmarried male candidates only
  • Marital Status (OTA Women): Unmarried female candidates, widows without encumbrance, or divorced without encumbrance
  • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India
  • Number of Attempts: No limit on attempts (age limit applicable)
  • Service Commitment (IMA/INA/AFA): Permanent Commission - Minimum 15-20 years service
  • Service Commitment (OTA): Short Service Commission - 10 years extendable to 14 years

Exam Centers (Major Cities)

Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Leh, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam

Important Links:
Apply Online (UPSC Website)
Download Official Notification PDF
Download Syllabus PDF
UPSC Official Website
SSB Official Website

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Important Dates
  • Application Start: 28/05/2026
  • Last Date Apply: 17/06/2026
  • Fee Last Date: 17/06/2026
  • Correction Date: 18/06/2026
  • Exam Date: 02/08/2026
  • Admit Card: 10/07/2026
  • Result: 15/10/2026
Job Summary
  • Organization: UPSC
  • Total Posts: 451
  • Job Location: Across India (IMA Dehradun, INA Ezhimala, AFA Hyderabad, OTA Chennai & Other Defence Establishments)
  • Application Fee: Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹ 200/-
    SC/ST/Female/PH: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
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