UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 has released notification for various posts Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers Training Academy (OTA) Men, Officers Training Academy (OTA) Women under UPSC. Interested candidates can apply online from 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026 at offical website : Click Here

Post Details:
  • Post Name: Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers Training Academy (OTA) Men, Officers Training Academy (OTA) Women
  • Salary: ₹56,100 - ₹250,000
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for IMA/OTA, Engineering Degree for INA, Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 for AFA
  • Minimum Age: 19 years
  • Total Vacancies: 451
  • Exam Date: To Be Announced

Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, Physical Eligibility, pay scale and all other information..

Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

Read Official Notification / Apply Online

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Important Dates

  • Apply Online Start Date 2026-05-20
  • Apply Online Last Date 2026-06-09
  • Last Date For Fee Payment 2026-06-09
  • Correction Last Date 2026-06-16
  • Exam Date To Be Announced
  • Admit Card To Be Announced
  • Result Date To Be Announced

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Application Fee

  • General Fees ₹200/-
  • OBC Fees ₹200/-
  • SC Fees ₹0/-
  • ST Fees ₹0/-
  • Portal Charge ₹0/-
  • Payment Methods:
    Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Age Limit

  • Minimum Age 19 Years
  • Max Age (General) 25 Years
  • Max Age (OBC) 25 Years
  • Max Age (SC) 25 Years
  • Max Age (ST) 25 Years
  • Max Age (Female) 25 Years
  • Age Relaxation:

    Age limits vary by academy (IMA/INA: 19-24, AFA: 20-24, OTA: 19-25) as of 1st Jan 2027.

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Total Post

451
Total Vacancies
₹56100 - ₹250000
UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Category Wise Post

Post Name General EWS OBC SC ST Total
IMA 100 0 0 0 0 100
INA 26 0 0 0 0 26
AFA 32 0 0 0 0 32
OTA Men 275 0 0 0 0 275
OTA Women 18 0 0 0 0 18

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Mode Of Selection

  • Written Examination Step 1
  • SSB Interview Step 2
  • Medical Examination Step 3
  • Merit List Step 4

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Post Details

Sno
Post Name
Eligibility
Salary
1
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
Degree from a recognized university
Starting basic pay Rs. 56,100 (Level 10) plus military service pay and allowances.
2
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
Degree in Engineering
Starting basic pay Rs. 56,100 (Level 10) plus military service pay and allowances.
3
Air Force Academy (AFA)
Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering
Starting basic pay Rs. 56,100 (Level 10) plus military service pay and allowances.
4
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Men
Degree from a recognized university
Starting basic pay Rs. 56,100 (Level 10) plus military service pay and allowances.
5
Officers Training Academy (OTA) Women
Degree from a recognized university
Starting basic pay Rs. 56,100 (Level 10) plus military service pay and allowances.

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Online Form Fill Instruction

  • 1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
  • 2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not already registered.
  • 3. Log in and select the 'Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026' application link.
  • 4. Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
  • 5. Pay the examination fee online through the provided payment portal (except for exempted categories).
  • 6. Upload your photograph and signature according to the specified dimensions and formats.
  • 7. Review your application details thoroughly before the final submission.
  • 8. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 – Documents Required

S.No Documents Name Details
1 Degree Certificate Original or provisional degree certificate from a recognized university to prove graduation eligibility for the chosen academy.
2 10th/12th Marksheet Official secondary and senior secondary marksheets to verify date of birth and academic requirements, especially for the Air Force Academy.
3 Identity Proof Valid government
4 NCC 'C' Certificate Candidates applying under the NCC special entry scheme must possess a valid NCC 'C' certificate to be eligible for relevant age or educational relaxations.
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