Union Public Service Commission has released the latest UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Notification for 394 Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 vacancies. Candidates who have completed Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 can apply online for this Central Government Job opportunity. The application process is active now, and interested candidates must submit their online application before 11.06.2026. Check complete details including eligibility, salary, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, and direct apply link below.
UPSC CDS II applications are eligible with qualification B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, Any Degree persons to fill 394 vacancies for the posts of Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Download the application from https://upsconline.nic.in/ and fill it out. Applications must reach the office by 11.06.2026.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2026 Overview:
- Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission
- Notification Number: 11/2026-CDS-II
- Post Names: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
- Total Vacancies: 394 Posts
- Job Location: All Over India
- Application Mode: Online
- Start Date: 20.05.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 11.06.2026
- Official Website: https://upsconline.nic.in/
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Vacancy, Liability and Salary Details:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun Post –
- Vacancies: 100 Posts
- Educational Qualification: Any Degree
- Age Limit: 19 – 24 years (Unmarried male candidates)
- Salary: Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Post –
- Vacancies: 26 Posts
- Educational Qualification: A degree in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics
- Age Limit: 19 – 24 years (Unmarried male candidates)
- Salary: Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Post –
- Vacancies: 32 Posts
- Educational Qualification: Degree University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
- Age Limit: 20 – 24 years
- Salary: Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Men)Post –
- Vacancies: 275 Posts
- Educational Qualification: Any Degree
- Age Limit: 19 – 25 years (Unmarried Male)
- Salary: Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC Women Post –
- Vacancies: 18 Posts
- Educational Qualification: Any Degree
- Age Limit: 19 – 25 years (Unmarried women)
- Salary: Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
Age relaxation permissible to various Candidates is as under:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC 3 years
- PwBD – 10 years
- PwBD + OBC – 13 years
- PwBD + SC/ST – 15 years
Selection Process:
- Written Exam
- Intelligence and Personality Test
Application Fee:
- Women/Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes – NIL
- Others – Rs.200/-
How to Apply:
- Eligible candidates can apply from 20.05.2026 to 11.06.2026 through the link given on the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Important Dates:
- Starting date to apply – 20.05.2026
- Last date to apply – 11.06.2026
Important Links:
- Official website – Link for Official Page
- Official announcement – Link for Download
- Application Form – Link for Application Form