UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 😳 | Combined Defence Service | Apply Online

👉 “Army Navy Air Force Officer बनने का मौका 😳”

The Union Public Service Commission has officially released the notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-II) 2026 under Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II.

👉 Candidates dreaming of joining the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy & OTA can now apply online.
👉 The online application process started on 20 May 2026 and candidates can apply till 09 June 2026.

 UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: UPSC
• Exam Name: Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS-II) 2026
• Application Start Date: 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 09 June 2026
• Mode of Application: Online
• Advt. No.: 11/2026-CDS-II
• Exam Date : 13 September 2026

 Age Limit / Birth Date Eligibility

Candidates must be born:

📅 Not earlier than 01 July 2003
📅 Not later than 01 July 2008

👉 Candidates should carefully check academy-wise eligibility before applying.

Application Fee

• General, OBC : ₹ 200/- 
• SC / ST : ₹ 0/-

Payment Mode (Online)

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details

 Educational Qualification

👉 Indian Military Academy (IMA)

• Graduation Degree

👉 Officers Training Academy (OTA)

• Graduation Degree

👉 Naval Academy

• Engineering Degree

👉 Air Force Academy

• Graduation with Physics & Mathematics / Engineering Degree

 Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates may receive:

• Officer Rank Salary
• Defence allowances
• Medical facilities
• Career growth & promotion
• Prestige of serving the nation 🇮🇳

 Selection Process

Selection process includes:

1. CDS Written Examination
2. SSB Interview
3. Medical Examination
4. Final Merit List

 How to Apply UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Online

Follow these steps:

1. Visit official UPSC website
2. Click on CDS-II Recruitment 2026
3. Register/Login
4. Fill application form carefully
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay application fee
7. Submit final application form

👉 Download and print confirmation page.

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

 Important Instructions

• Apply before 09 June 2026
• Fill details carefully
• Keep documents ready
• Read official notification properly

🇮🇳 Why Join CDS?

✔ Officer-level defence career 
✔ Entry into Army, Navy & Air Force
✔ Excellent salary & respect
✔ Prestigious national service opportunity

❓ FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for CDS-II 2026?

👉 09 June 2026.

2. What is the birth date eligibility?

👉 Between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008.

3. What is the selection process?

👉 Written exam + SSB Interview + Medical.

4. Who can apply for CDS?

👉 Graduate / Engineering candidates depending on academy.

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