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DefenceAdvt. NO.11/2026-CDS -II

Union Public Service Commission

UPSC Combined Defence Service CDS II Recruitment 2026 Answer key

Answer key outLast date was 11 Jun 2026

At a glance

Total posts
451
Education
See notification
Age limit
20–24 years
Last date
11 Jun 2026
Fee · General / OBC / EWS
₹200
Exam date
13 Sep 2026

Union Public Service Commission has announced 451 vacancies for Indian Military Academy IMA, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and 1 more posts. Applications are accepted from 20 May 2026 to 11 Jun 2026. The answer key has been released. Always verify details in the official notification before applying.

Important dates

EventDate
CDS 2 2026 Written Exam13 Sept 2026
Provisional Answer Key ReleasedAvailable now on upsc.gov.in
Objection/Representation Window (QPRep)16 Sept 202616 September 2026 - 20 September 2026 (up to 6 PM), as per UPSC's standard timeline
Exam Date13 Sept 2026
Answer Key Release Date16 Sept 2026
Application Begin20 May 2026
Last Date for Apply Online11 Jun 2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date11 Jun 2026
Admit Card Available3 Sept 2026

Vacancy details

Postposts
Indian Military Academy IMA100
Indian Naval Academy26
Air Force Academy32
Officers Training Academy OTA293
Total posts451

Eligibility

Education
See the notification for exact qualification requirements.
Age limit
20–24 years (as on 1 Jul 2027). for Post Wise Details Read Notification. Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules

Application fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹200
SC / ST / FemaleNo fee

Fee exemptions and payment modes are in the notification.

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