UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC)
RECRUITMENT EXAM NAME
COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION-II, 2026
The Online Application Portal of Union Public Service Commission for
registration and filling up of application form online has four
cards/modules, three of which namely, Account creation, Universal
Registration and Common Application Form are common to all
examination applications and can be filled anytime by the candidate
while the fourth card/module is Examination Specific and can be filled
during the time period allowed in notification of an examination.
Applicants are required to apply online by using the website
https://upsconline.nic.in:-
Post Details
| Name of the Course |
SEAT |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun –163rd (DE)
Course commencing in July 2027. |
100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - Course
commencing in July, 2027 Executive Branch
(General Service)/Hydro. |
26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad - (Pre-Flying)
Training Course commencing in July, 2027 i.e.
222 F(P) Course. |
32 |
| Officers" Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)
126th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course
Commencing in October, 2027. |
275 |
| Officers" Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)
126th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course
commencing in October, 2027. |
18 |
| Total |
451 |
Location - All India
Age
(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.
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Educational Qualification
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or
equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— A degree in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics as core or elective
subject from recognised University/ Institution (with Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 level).
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at
10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. |
Fixed Stipend for cadet Training
| Rs. 56,100/-p.m.* (Starting pay in
Level 10) |
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| Others |
200 |
| ST/SC/Women/ |
Nill |
Important Dates
| Discription |
Date |
| Advt No. |
11/2026-CDS-II |
| Date of Advt. |
20/09/26 |
| Closing date of online application |
09/06/26 |
| Date of Examination |
13/09/26 |
Mode of Application
Application Process
Candidates are required to apply online by using the Commissions website
https://upsconline.nic.in.
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