{"id":29954,"date":"2023-12-22T14:09:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T14:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/?p=29954"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:16:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:16:36","slug":"upsc-cds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/upsc-cds\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC CDS-II Exam 2026 Notification for 451 Posts, Exam Date, Application Form"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially invited applications for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I 2026 (Notice No. 04\/2026-CDS). This examination selects candidates for officer training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers\u2019 Training Academy (OTA). The selected cadets will commence their courses in January 2027 or April 2027, depending on the academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The online application window will remain open from 10 December 2025 to 30 December 2025 (until 6 PM). Candidates should thoroughly verify their eligibility, including age, educational qualifications, and marital status. The written examination is scheduled for 12 April 2026, and candidates who qualify will proceed to the SSB interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <style>\n        .msn-grid-wrapper {\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: column;\n            gap: 20px;\n            font-family: inherit;\n            margin-top: 20px;\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n        }\n        .msn-card {\n            background: #fff;\n            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);\n            overflow: hidden;\n            transition: transform 0.2s;\n            margin-bottom: 20px; \/* Spacing for standalone cards *\/\n        }\n        .msn-card:hover {\n            transform: translateY(-2px);\n            box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\n        }\n        .msn-card-header {\n            background-color: #0047ab; 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Application<\/strong><\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td>upsc.gov.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Quick Links<\/em>:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/upsc-cds-1-admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CDS 1 Admit Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/upsc-cds-1-answer-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CDS 1 Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/upsc-cds-1-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CDS 1 Result<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/upsc-cds-2-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CDS 2 Result<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-dates\">Important Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Notification Release<\/td><td>10 December 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Start<\/td><td>10 December 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Last Date<\/td><td>30 December 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Date<\/td><td>12 April 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Result (Written)<\/td><td>May 2026 (expected)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-fee\">Application Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Fee<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General\/OBC<\/td><td>Rs. 200\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female\/SC\/ST<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment can be made via online methods or by depositing cash at any SBI branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vacancy-details\">Vacancy Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Academy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Vacancies<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Indian Military Academy (IMA)<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Naval Academy (INA)<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Force Academy (AFA)<\/td><td>32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officers\u2019 Training Academy (OTA, Men)<\/td><td>275<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Officers\u2019 Training Academy (OTA, Women)<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upsc-cds-ii-2026-eligibility-criteria\">UPSC CDS (II) 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nationality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian citizen or as prescribed in the notification (subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or Indian origin migrants).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age Limit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IMA<\/strong>: 19\u201324 years (Born between 2 Jan 2003 \u2013 1 Jan 2008)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INA<\/strong>: 19\u201324 years (Born between 2 Jan 2003 \u2013 1 Jan 2008)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AFA<\/strong>: 20\u201324 years (Born between 2 Jan 2002 \u2013 1 Jan 2008)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OTA (Men &amp; Women)<\/strong>: 19\u201325 years (Born between 2 Jan 2001 \u2013 1 Jan 2006)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Qualification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IMA and OTA<\/strong>: Candidates Should have Degree from a recognized university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INA<\/strong>: Candidates Should have Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AFA<\/strong>: Candidates Should have Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-selection-process\">Selection Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Written Examination<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IMA, INA, AFA<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English: 100 Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Knowledge: 100 Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elementary Mathematics: 100 Marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OTA<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English: 100 Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Knowledge: 100 Marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SSB Interview<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intelligence and personality tests conducted by Services Selection Board (SSB).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merit List<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Based on combined scores of the written exam and SSB interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exam-pattern\">Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elementary Mathematics (IMA, INA, AFA only)<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Negative marking applies to wrong answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply-for-upsc-cds-ii-2026\">How to Apply for UPSC CDS (II) 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <strong>upsconline.nic.in<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <strong>One-Time Registration (OTR)<\/strong> process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the application fee and submit your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print the application confirmation page for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upsc-cds-ii-2026-important-links\">UPSC CDS II 2026 Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\/exam-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CDS II 2026 Official Notification (PDF)<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CDS II 2026 Apply Online<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC Official Website<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/upsc\/\" style=\"background-color:#146435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC Recruitment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703253581835\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can females apply for the UPSC CDS Examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, females can apply for specific academies like the Officers\u2019 Training Academy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703253593623\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the duration of training at the Indian Military Academy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The training duration at the Indian Military Academy is typically 18 months.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703253606934\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there any relaxation in age limits for reserved categories?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, certain reserved categories have relaxation in the upper age limit as per UPSC guidelines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703253621479\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC CDS Examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no limit on the number of attempts for the UPSC CDS Examination, provided candidates meet the age criteria.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially invited applications for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I 2026 (Notice No. 04\/2026-CDS). 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