Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2026. Candidates who wish to join the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy can apply online through the official UPSC portal. The CDS-II examination is conducted to recruit eligible candidates for officer-level positions in the defence forces. Interested candidates should carefully read the notification, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and syllabus before submitting the application form.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 |
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Combined Defence Services (CDS-II)IMA, INA, AFA & OTA Officer Posts |
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UPSC CDS-II Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
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| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Engineering Degree from Recognized University. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | Bachelor Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level OR Engineering Degree. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University. | ||||||||||||||||||||
UPSC CDS-II Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| English | 100 Marks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General Knowledge | 100 Marks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 Marks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Marks (IMA/INA/AFA) | 300 Marks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Marks (OTA) | 200 Marks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours Per Paper | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer | ||||||||||||||||||||
UPSC CDS-II Syllabus 2026 |
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How to Apply for UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026? |
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Note: Candidates should verify all details before final submission of application form. |
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FAQs
1: What is UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026?
Answer: UPSC CDS-II Recruitment 2026 is conducted for admission into Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
2: What is the UPSC CDS-II Exam Date 2026?
Answer: UPSC CDS-II Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026.
3: What is the qualification required for CDS-II 2026?
Answer: Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree or Engineering Degree depending upon the academy they are applying for.
4: Is there negative marking in CDS-II Exam?
Answer: Yes, one-third marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
5: What is the selection process for UPSC CDS-II?
Answer: The selection process includes Written Examination, SSB Interview, Medical Examination and Final Merit List.
