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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Online Form for 451 Posts Official Sarkari Naukri® www.OfficialSarkariNaukri.com | |
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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 451 Vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the official notification (Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II) for the Combined Defence Services Examination-II, 2026. Eligible unmarried male and female graduates can apply online through the official UPSC portal from 20 May 2026 to 09 June 2026. Please read the detailed advertisement carefully for academy-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, specific age limits, and the complete SSB selection process.
UPSC CDS II Vacancy Details 2026 (Total: 451 Posts)
| Academy Name | Course Details | Total Vacancies |
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| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 163rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2027 | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | Course commencing in July 2027 (Executive Branch/Hydro) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2027 | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | 126th SSC (Men) (NT) Course commencing in October 2027 | 275 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | 126th SSC Women (NT) Course commencing in October 2027 | 18 |
| Grand Total | 451 Posts | |
*Note: The vacancies include reserved seats for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders in IMA, INA, and AFA.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- For IMA and OTA: Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy (INA): A Degree in Engineering OR a B.Sc. Degree with Physics as a core or elective subject (with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level).
- For Air Force Academy (AFA): A Degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) OR a Bachelor of Engineering.
- Note: Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester of their Degree course and have yet to pass the final year examination can also apply, provided they submit proof of passing by the specified cut-off dates.
Age Limit & Marital Status
- IMA & INA: 19 to 24 years (Unmarried males born between 1st July 2003 and 1st July 2008).
- Air Force Academy (AFA): 20 to 24 years (Born between 1st July 2003 and 1st July 2007). (Upper age limit relaxable up to 26 years for valid Commercial Pilot License holders).
- OTA (Men & Women): 19 to 25 years (Unmarried males/females born between 1st July 2002 and 1st July 2008).
Selection Process
- Step 1: Written Examination: Objective-type written test conducted by UPSC on 13 September 2026. (Note: There will be a penalty/negative marking for wrong answers).
- Step 2: SSB Interview: Candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for the Intelligence and Personality Test by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
- Step 3: Document Verification: Checking of original educational and age certificates.
- Step 4: Medical Examination: A strict physical and medical fitness test as per armed forces standards.
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