UPSC CDS-II Examination 2026 Admit Card — 451 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Admit Card for the Combined Defence Service (CDS-II) Examination 2026. The exam is scheduled for 13 September 2026.
UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2026
Important Dates
Here are the key dates related to the UPSC CDS-II Examination 2026.
- Online Apply Start Date: 20 May 2026
- Online Apply Last Date: 11 June 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment: 11 June 2026
- Exam Date: 13 September 2026
- Admit Card: 03 September 2026 Available Now
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon
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Application Fee
The application fee for the UPSC CDS-II Examination is as follows:
- General / OBC: ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / All Female: ₹ 0/-
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates applying for the UPSC CDS-II Examination is as follows:
- Eligible candidates must be born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026.
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Total Post
The total number of posts available for the UPSC CDS-II Examination is:
- Total Post: 451 Posts
Category Wise Vacancy
The vacancies for different posts under the UPSC CDS-II Examination are as follows:
- Indian Military Academy IMA: 100
- Air Force Academy: 32
- Indian Naval Academy: 26
- Officers Training Academy OTA: 293
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Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for various posts in the UPSC CDS-II Examination are:
- For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
- For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2.
Exam Pattern
The selection process for the UPSC CDS-II Examination includes:
- Written Test
- SSB Interview