UPSC CDS II Exam Date 2026 – Exam Schedule Released
UPSC
Online Apply Start Date: 20 May 2026 Online Apply Last Date: 11 June 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 June 2026 CDS II Exam Date: 13 September 2026 Admit Card: Before Examination Result: To Be Updated
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UPSC CDS II Exam Date 2026 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The Combined Defence Services Examination II 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026. The CDS II 2026 application process started on 20 May 2026 and the last date to submit the online application was 11 June 2026. Candidates can check the official examination timetable for paper-wise timings and other instructions. The CDS II 2026 recruitment is being conducted for 451 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers' Training Academy. The admit card will be released separately before the examination.
Eligibility
IMA / OTA: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Indian Naval Academy: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Air Force Academy: Bachelor's Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or the prescribed engineering qualification. Candidates must also satisfy the academy-wise age and other eligibility conditions specified in the official UPSC CDS II notification.
Selection Process
Written Examination SSB Interview / Personality Test Medical Examination