UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 has released notification for various posts Commissioned Officer (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA) under UPSC. Interested candidates can apply online from 20-05-2026 to 09-06-2026 at offical website : Click Here

Post Details:
  • Post Name: Commissioned Officer (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)
  • Salary: ₹56,100 - ₹250,000
  • Minimum Qualification: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent (Specific streams for Navy/Air Force)
  • 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 Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 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 Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 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 Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 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:

    Upper age limit for Air Force Academy is relaxable up to 26 years for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India).

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 – Total Post

451
Total Vacancies
₹56100 - ₹250000
UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 – Category Wise Post

Post Name General EWS OBC SC ST Total
Indian Military Academy (IMA) 100 0 0 0 0 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26 0 0 0 0 26
Air Force Academy (AFA) 32 0 0 0 0 32
Officers' Training Academy (OTA) - Men 274 0 0 0 0 274
Officers' Training Academy (OTA) - Women 19 0 0 0 0 19
Combined Vacancy (Vertical Reservation) 0 0 0 0 0 0

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 – Mode Of Selection

  • Written Examination Step 1
  • SSB Interview Step 2
  • Medical Examination Step 3

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 – Post Details

Sno
Post Name
Eligibility
Salary
1
Commissioned Officer (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)
For IMA/OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. For INA: Degree in Engineering. For AFA: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. Candidates must be medically fit and meet the prescribed physical standards.
Level 10 (Lieutenant) starting at Rs. 56,100 to Level 18 (COAS) at Rs. 2,50,000 fixed, plus MSP and applicable allowances.

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 – Online Form Fill Instruction

  • 1. Access the UPSC Online recruitment portal and complete your One Time Registration (OTR) profile if not already done.
  • 2. Log in to the system and select the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 link under active notifications.
  • 3. Carefully enter your personal bio-data, educational qualifications, and service preferences (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA) in your chosen order.
  • 4. Upload a recent high-quality photograph, signature specimen, and a valid photo identity document in the required file format.
  • 5. Submit the application fee of two hundred rupees via online banking, UPI, or cards (exempt for Female/SC/ST candidates).
  • 6. Select your preferred examination centre from the available list of 84 cities across India.
  • 7. Perform a final review of the structural details and click on the final submission button before the 6:00 PM deadline.
  • 8. Download the structural application PDF and take a printed copy for future reference and selection milestones.

UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026 – Documents Required

S.No Documents Name Details
1 Degree/Provisional Certificate Original or self
2 Matriculation Certificate A valid 10th standard certificate or equivalent document specifically for age verification and name validation purposes during the document verification stage within 100 words.
3 Photo Identity Card An authorized government
4 Commercial Pilot License (if applicable) A current and valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) for candidates seeking age relaxation for the Air Force Academy within 100 words.
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