UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2026 Out: Apply Online for 451 Vacancies
UPSC has released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2026 notification for 451 vacancies in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Check the exam dates, eligibility criteria, and application process here.
🏛️ General Information
Organization / Board
UPSC
🏆 Total Vacancies
451
📋 Eligibility & Important Dates
🟢 Start Date
20 May 2026
🔴 Last Date
09 Jun 2026
⏳ Age Limit
(i) For IMA— Age: 19 to 24 years. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Age: 19 to 24 years. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2007. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 1st July, 2001 and not later than 1st July, 2007 only are eligible.
Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates aged 25 years or above are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.
(iv) For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Course for men) — Age: 19 to 25 years. Unmarried male candidate born not earlier than 1st July 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
(v) For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) — Age: 19 to 25 years. Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 1st July, 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008.
Click on the link below to download the official notification for more information regarding the age limit.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Age: 19 to 24 years. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2007. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 1st July, 2001 and not later than 1st July, 2007 only are eligible.
Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates aged 25 years or above are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.
(iv) For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Course for men) — Age: 19 to 25 years. Unmarried male candidate born not earlier than 1st July 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
(v) For Officers' Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) — Age: 19 to 25 years. Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 1st July, 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008.
Click on the link below to download the official notification for more information regarding the age limit.
🎓 Educational Qualification
For IMA & OTA: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy: Engineering degree, or a B.Sc. degree with Physics as a core/elective subject (must have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level).
For Air Force Academy: Recognized degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering.
For more information regarding educational qualification, click on the link given below and download the official notification.
For Indian Naval Academy: Engineering degree, or a B.Sc. degree with Physics as a core/elective subject (must have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level).
For Air Force Academy: Recognized degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering.
For more information regarding educational qualification, click on the link given below and download the official notification.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | 200/- |
| Female / SC / ST Candidates | 0/- |
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
- Passport Size Photo
- Signature
- 10th Class Marksheet
- 12th Class Marksheet
- Aadhar Card
- Mobile Number
- Email I’d
- Any other document of which the candidate is a beneficiary.
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📖 Complete Details & Notification Info
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