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UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026 (Date Extended)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Posted: 10 Jun 2026

Application Window Closed

The last date to apply for this vacancy was 11 Jun 2026. Online registration is now closed.

Recruitment Summary

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced recruitment for UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026 (Date Extended). A total of 451 vacancies are available. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online before the final deadline of 11 Jun 2026.

  • 🎯 Organization:Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • 💼 Category:defence
  • 👥 Vacancies:451
  • 📅 Last Date:11 Jun 2026
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Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date15 May 2026
Online Apply Last Date (Extended)11 June 2026
Fee Payment Last Date11 June 2026
Exam Date13 September 2026
Admit CardAugust 2026

💰 Application Fee

General / OBC₹ 200/-
SC / ST / FemaleNIL (No Fee)
Payment Mode (Online): Net Banking, Visa/Master/Rupay Debit/Credit Card, UPI, E Challan

Age Limit (as on specified date)

Age Relaxation
Candidates must be unmarried. Age limits vary by academy (typically 19-25 years). Refer to the official notification for exact birth date brackets.

Vacancy Details

Total Post: 451
Post NameGeneralEWSOBCSCSTTotal
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun-----100
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala-----32
Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad-----32
Officers Training Academy (OTA) - Men-----270
Officers Training Academy (OTA) - Women-----17

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEligibility Criteria
IMA & Officers Training AcademyBachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized university.
Air Force Academy (AFA)Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

📌 Important Notes

  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for CDS II to June 11, 2026 (6:00 PM).
  • One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before filling the online form.

📋 Selection Process

Recruitment typically follows these selection stages:

1Written Examination (CBT/OMR)
2Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
4Medical Examination

📚 Syllabus Overview

Primary topics for exam preparation:

General Knowledge & General Studies
Numerical & Mental Ability
Reasoning & Mental Aptitude
General English / Hindi

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Official Information Source

All details listed on this page are compiled directly from the official notification issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). We advise candidates to verify all criteria, dates, and instructions on the official website before submitting their forms.

🔗 Important Links

Apply OnlineClick Here
Download Date Extended NoticeClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

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