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CDS 2 2026 Notification — 451 Officer Posts | IMA (100), INA (26), AFA (32), OTA (293) | Exam 13 September 2026

451 Officer Posts UPSC Notice 11/2026 Last Date: 9 June 2026 Exam: 13 September 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 (Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II, including SSC Women Non-Technical Course) with 451 tentative officer vacancies across the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Online applications opened on 20 May 2026 and close on 9 June 2026 at 6:00 PM at upsconline.nic.in. The written exam is scheduled for 13 September 2026.

CDS 2 2026 अधिसूचना — 451 अधिकारी पद | 13 सितंबर 2026 को परीक्षा

संघ लोक सेवा आयोग (UPSC) ने Combined Defence Services (II) 2026 (Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II) के लिए 451 अधिकारी पदों की अधिसूचना जारी की है। इसमें IMA (100), INA (26), AFA (32) और OTA (293) के पद शामिल हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन upsconline.nic.in पर 9 जून 2026 (शाम 6:00 बजे) तक खुले हैं। लिखित परीक्षा 13 सितंबर 2026 को होगी।

📝 Apply Online — upsconline.nic.in ↗

📌 Source: UPSC Official Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II | Notification Date: 20 May 2026 | Last Date: 9 June 2026 | Exam: 13 September 2026

⏳ Application Closes Soon — 9 June 2026, 6:00 PM

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⚠ Last date to apply is 9 June 2026 (6:00 PM). Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted by UPSC. Apply early at upsconline.nic.in to avoid last-minute payment or photo-upload issues. Written exam: 13 September 2026.

Total Posts
451
Last Date
9 Jun 2026
Exam Date
13 Sep 2026
Fee
₹200 / Nil

CDS 2 2026 — Important Dates

CDS 2 2026 — महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ

Eventकार्यक्रमDateतिथि
Notification Releasedअधिसूचना जारी 20 May 2026
Application Start Dateआवेदन शुरुआत तिथि 20 May 2026
Application Last Dateआवेदन अंतिम तिथि 9 June 2026 (6:00 PM)
Online Correction Windowसुधार विंडो 10-16 June 2026 (as per notice)
Admit Card Releaseप्रवेश पत्र जारी Late August / Sept 2026 (TBA)
Written Exam Dateलिखित परीक्षा तिथि 13 September 2026 (Sun)
Result Declarationपरिणाम घोषणा October / November 2026 (TBA)
Apply Modeआवेदन माध्यम Online Only
Official Portalआधिकारिक पोर्टल upsconline.nic.in ↗

Application Fee

आवेदन शुल्क

Categoryवर्ग Feeशुल्क
General / OBC / EWS (Male)सामान्य / OBC / EWS (पुरुष) ₹200/-
Female / SC / STमहिला / SC / ST Nil (Fully Exempted)
Payment Mode Net Banking / Visa-Master Debit or Credit Card / UPI / SBI Branch

Academy-wise Vacancies — CDS 2 2026

Academy-वार रिक्तियाँ — CDS 2 2026

Academy / CourseAcademy / Course Postsपद
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradunभारतीय सैन्य अकादमी (IMA) 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimalaभारतीय नौसेना अकादमी (INA) 26
Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabadवायु सेना अकादमी (AFA) 32
OTA (SSC Men, Non-Technical)OTA (SSC पुरुष) 275
OTA (SSC Women, Non-Technical)OTA (SSC महिला) 18
TOTAL POSTSकुल पद 451

ℹ Vacancies are tentative and may be revised by the respective Services HQ. Women candidates are eligible only for OTA (SSC Women Non-Technical). Male candidates may indicate multiple preferences (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA) — OTA must be listed last; for AFA, candidates must indicate AFA as the first choice.

ℹ रिक्तियाँ अस्थायी हैं। महिला अभ्यर्थी केवल OTA के लिए पात्र हैं।

Eligibility Criteria — CDS 2 2026

पात्रता मानदंड — CDS 2 2026

Nationalityराष्ट्रीयता

Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin migrated from certain countries, as per UPSC rules.भारत का नागरिक। नेपाल/भूटान के नागरिक भी UPSC नियमों के अनुसार पात्र।

Age Limit (for courses commencing July 2027)आयु सीमा (जुलाई 2027 कोर्स)

AcademyAcademy Approx. Age / Marital Statusआयु
IMA & INAIMA & INA Approx. 19–24 yrs; unmarried male
AFA (Air Force)AFA Approx. 20–24 yrs; unmarried (upper limit relaxable for valid CPL holders)
OTA (SSC Men & Women)OTA Approx. 19–25 yrs (Men unmarried; Women unmarried / specified categories)

⚠ Exact date-of-birth windows differ by academy and are defined in the official Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II. Verify your eligibility against the official PDF before applying. Age proof is accepted only via the Matriculation / Secondary School certificate.⚠ सटीक जन्मतिथि सीमाएँ प्रत्येक Academy के लिए अलग-अलग हैं — आधिकारिक PDF से जांचें।

Educational Qualificationशैक्षणिक योग्यता

IMA & OTA: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent. INA: Degree in Engineering. AFA: Bachelor's degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level, OR a B.E./B.Tech degree. Candidates in the final year of their degree may also apply but must submit proof of passing by the prescribed deadline.IMA & OTA: मान्यता प्राप्त Bachelor's Degree। INA: Engineering Degree। AFA: 10+2 में Physics & Maths के साथ स्नातक, या B.E./B.Tech। Final year के अभ्यर्थी भी पात्र।

Selection Process — CDS 2 2026

Stage TypeDetails
Stage 1 Written Examination Offline OMR-based. IMA/INA/AFA: English, General Knowledge & Elementary Mathematics. OTA: English & General Knowledge only. Negative marking applies — use black ball pen.
Stage 2 SSB Interview Multi-day Services Selection Board process: screening, psychological tests, group testing tasks, personal interview & conference. Merit-based call to written qualifiers.
Stage 3 Document Verification & Medical Original document check followed by a comprehensive medical fitness examination as per defence force standards.
Stage 4 Final Merit List Based on combined Written + SSB performance; admission/commission after final qualification.

⏱ Written exam qualifiers proceed to the SSB interview. There is negative marking in the written papers — avoid random guessing. Final selection is based on Written + SSB combined, subject to medical fitness.

How to Apply — CDS 2 2026

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Visit UPSC Online Portal — Go to www.upsconline.nic.in and open the CDS (II) 2026 application link (Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II).
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One-Time Registration (OTR) — Complete UPSC OTR with a valid email and mobile number, then log in. Keep your Registration ID and password safe.
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Fill Application (Part I & II) — Enter personal details, educational qualifications and academy preferences (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA in correct order). Women candidates select OTA only.
4
Upload Documents — Upload scanned photograph, signature and photo ID in the specified format and size.
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Pay Application Fee — Pay ₹200 (General/OBC/EWS male) via Net Banking / Debit-Credit Card / UPI. Female, SC and ST candidates are exempt.
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Submit & Save — Submit the form before 9 June 2026, 6:00 PM and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
A. CDS II 2026 mein total 451 tentative officer posts hain — IMA: 100, INA: 26, AFA: 32, OTA Men: 275, OTA Women: 18. (Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II)
A. Online application 20 May 2026 se khuli aur last date 9 June 2026 shaam 6:00 PM hai. Deadline ke baad application accept nahi hoga.
A. Written exam 13 September 2026 ko hoga. IMA/INA/AFA ke liye English, GK aur Elementary Maths; OTA ke liye English aur GK. Negative marking hoti hai.
A. General/OBC/EWS male: ₹200. Female / SC / ST candidates: Nil (fully exempted). Payment upsconline portal par online.
Important Links
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