Union Public Service Commission (Central Government Jobs) has released the UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Notification Announced for 394 vacancies including Combined Defense Services Examination II posts. Interested Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying Offline. from 20/05/2026 to 09/06/2026 through the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/ Stay Updated with Government Job Recruitments, Union Public Service Commission Tickets & Exam Results.
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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 – [Overview]
| Notification | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Department | Central Government Jobs |
| Post Name | Combined Graduate Level Examination |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs.56,100/- |
| Application Start Date | 20/05/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09/06/2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
Vacancy Details:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 163rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2027 – 100 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders]
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July 2027 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro – 26 [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 01 for Hydro]
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2027 i.e. 222 F(P) Course – 32 [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry]
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October 2027 – 275 vacancies
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2027 – 18 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification for Union Public Service Commission:
- I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai – Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
- Indian Naval Academy – A degree in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics as core or elective subject from recognized University/ Institution (with Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 level).
- Air Force Academy – Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
| Also Read: RRB Group 1 22000 Vacancies |
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Age Limit for UPSC CDS II:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC Candidate
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL) Candidate
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR Candidate
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL) Candidate
- 15 Years for ST/SC Candidate
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Salary Details (Post-wise)
- Pay Level 10 – Rs.56,100/- to Rs.1,77,500/-
| Also Read: Post Office 30000 Vacancies |
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Application Fees
- (SC) / (ST) candidates: No Fees
- Other candidates: Rs.200/- Fees
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Intelligence and Personality Test
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 20/05/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20/05/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09/06/2026 |
| Exam Date | As Soon |
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in/
- Go to “Careers”
- Open “UPSC Combined Defense Services Examination II”
- Fill the application form
- Upload documents and pay fees
- Submit and print the form
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