UPSC CDS II 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 10 September 2026Application ClosedTentative
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
10 September 2026
Closed
Tentative
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Age limit
19-25 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹200, SC/ST/Female: Nil
Dates marked as tentative are based on expected schedules. Please verify from the official website before applying.
About This Exam
Combined Defence Services second cycle examination for recruitment to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
459
Exam Mode
offline
Duration
2 hours per paper
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Date
25 June 2026
Application End Date
10 September 2026
Written Exam Date
08 November 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree (Science with Physics & Math for Air Force/Navy); unmarried; age 19-25 years
Age limit
19-25 years
19-25 years
OTA: up to 25 (women), No standard relaxation for others
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹200, SC/ST/Female: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Mode
offline
Duration
2 hours per paper
Negative Marking
1/3 marks per wrong answer
Selection Process
Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical Test → Final Merit
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Pay Level 10 on commissioning (7th CPC)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, Military Service Pay, Accommodation, Medical, LTC, Group Insurance, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Lieutenant in Indian Army / Sub-Lieutenant in Navy / Flying Officer in Air Force / Officer in OTA
Career Growth & Promotions
Lieutenant → Captain → Major → Lt. Colonel → Colonel → Brigadier → Major General.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹200, SC/ST/Female: Nil
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