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UPSC CDS 2 2026 Notification - 451 Officer Posts, Apply Online @upsc.gov.in

ABy Abhishek
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Updated: 27 May 2026
👥 451 PostsRs 56,100+ (Level 10) + military allowances after commission⏰ Last: 9 Jun 2026🎓 Bachelor's Degree (academy-wise ...
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Notification - 451 Officer Posts, Apply Online @upsc.gov.in

⚡ 30-SECOND SUMMARY

UPSC CDS 2 2026 notification OUT - 451 officer posts in IMA, INA, AFA, OTA. Graduate apply 20 May-9 June @upsconline.nic.in. Exam 13 Sep 2026, age 19-25, fee Rs 200 (SC/ST/Female free). Defence officer banne ka mauka.

Important Dates

Notification Released

2026-05-20

Apply Online Start

2026-05-20

Last Date to Apply

2026-06-09

Written Exam

2026-09-13

Application Fee

General / BC / EBC200
SC / ST0
Female (Bihar)0

Payment: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

🎓 Eligibility & Overview

Organization

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

Last Date

9 Jun 2026

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree (academy-wise - Engineering for AFA/INA)

Age Limit

19-25 years (academy-wise)

📝 Kaise Apply Karein (7 steps)

How to Apply

  1. 1upsconline.nic.in pe One Time Registration (OTR) karo agar pehle se nahi
  2. 2CDS 2 2026 application link pe click karo
  3. 3Academy preference (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA) order set karo
  4. 4Personal, educational + exam centre details bharo
  5. 5Photo + signature + photo ID upload karo
  6. 6Fee pay karo (Rs 200 Gen/OBC, SC/ST/Female free)
  7. 7Submit karo aur printout le lo

Required Documents

Graduation Degree/Marksheet (final year bhi eligible academy-wise)
10th + 12th Marksheet (DOB proof)
Aadhaar / Photo ID
Passport Size Photo + Signature
📄 Complete Details

UPSC CDS 2 2026 Notification - 451 Officer Posts, Apply Online

Bhaiyon, defence me officer banne ka sapna hai? UPSC CDS 2 2026 (Combined Defence Services) ka notification aa gaya - 451 vacancies IMA, INA, AFA aur OTA me! Graduate apply kar sakte ho 20 May se 9 June 2026 tak upsconline.nic.in pe. Written exam 13 September 2026. CDS se selection hone pe Indian Army, Navy, Air Force me officer (Lieutenant rank) banoge - prestige + Level 10 salary + military allowances. Bihar ke defence aspirants ke liye golden chance - OTA me men + women dono apply kar sakte hain.

Last Date 9 June 2026 (6 PM). Apply upsconline.nic.in. Fee sirf Rs 200 (SC/ST/Female free). Koi agent/coaching guarantee scam hai.


UPSC CDS 2 2026 - Quick Info

Detail Information
Exam Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026
Conducting Body UPSC
Total Vacancies 451 (IMA + INA + AFA + OTA)
Eligibility Graduation (academy-wise)
Age 19-25 years (academy-wise)
Apply Window 20 May - 9 June 2026
Written Exam 13 September 2026
Apply Portal upsconline.nic.in

CDS 2 2026 Vacancy Breakdown (Academy-wise)

451 posts 4 academies me distribute hote hain:

Academy Post Eligibility
IMA (Indian Military Academy) Army Officer Graduate (any)
INA (Indian Naval Academy) Navy Officer Engineering degree
AFA (Air Force Academy) Air Force Officer Graduate + Physics/Maths (12th) ya Engineering
OTA (Officers' Training Academy) SSC Army Officer (Men + Women) Graduate (any)

Exact academy-wise count notification PDF me hai. OTA me women bhi eligible - isliye female aspirants OTA target karein.


CDS 2 2026 Eligibility

Criteria Requirement
IMA / OTA Bachelor's degree (any subject)
INA Engineering degree
AFA Graduate with Physics + Maths (12th) ya Engineering
Age ~19-24 (IMA/INA/AFA), ~19-25 (OTA) - exact birth dates notification me
Nationality Indian (ya eligible per UPSC rules)
Marital Status IMA/INA/AFA unmarried; OTA per rules

Final year students bhi apply kar sakte hain (degree proof later submit). Physical + medical standards defence ke hisaab se zaroori.


CDS 2 2026 Selection Process

  1. Written Exam (13 Sep 2026): IMA/INA/AFA - English + GK + Elementary Maths. OTA - English + GK (no maths).
  2. SSB Interview: 5-day Services Selection Board - personality, intelligence, group tasks, psychology
  3. Medical Examination: Defence medical standards
  4. Merit List + Academy Joining: Training ke baad officer commission

SSB sabse important stage hai - written clear karne ke baad SSB ki alag taiyari karo.


CDS Officer Salary + Career

CDS se commission hone pe Lieutenant rank - Pay Level 10 (Rs 56,100+) + Military Service Pay + allowances (DA, MSP, field allowance). In-hand officer salary kaafi acchi hoti hai + lifelong pension + respect. Promotion: Lieutenant → Captain → Major → Lt Colonel aur aage.


UPSC CDS 2 Online Apply Kaise Karein?

  1. upsconline.nic.in pe One Time Registration (OTR) karo
  2. CDS 2 2026 application link pe click
  3. Academy preference (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA) order set karo
  4. Personal + educational + exam centre details bharo
  5. Photo + signature + photo ID upload
  6. Fee Rs 200 pay (SC/ST/Female free)
  7. Submit + printout save

Scam Warning

  • "CDS me selection guarantee Rs 2 lakh me" - 100% FRAUD. Merit + SSB based.
  • "SSB clear karwa denge" - FRAUD. SSB transparent + recorded.
  • Apply sirf upsconline.nic.in pe - fake sites se door.

UPSC CDS 2 2026 FAQs

Q: UPSC CDS 2 2026 ki last date kya hai? A: 9 June 2026 (6 PM). Apply 20 May se @upsconline.nic.in.

Q: Kitni vacancies hain? A: 451 posts - IMA, INA, AFA aur OTA me.

Q: CDS 2 exam kab hai? A: 13 September 2026 (written). Uske baad SSB interview + medical.

Q: Female candidates apply kar sakti hain? A: Haan - OTA me women eligible hain. IMA/INA/AFA mostly men ke liye.

Q: Eligibility kya hai? A: Graduate (IMA/OTA any subject, INA engineering, AFA Physics+Maths/engineering). Age ~19-25 academy-wise.

Q: Selection kaise hota hai? A: Written exam → SSB interview (5-day) → medical → merit list → academy training → officer commission.


Ye Bhi Zaroor Padhein


Source: UPSC Official (upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in). Verified 27 May 2026.

Bhai, CDS officer banne ka shaandaar raasta hai. Written + SSB dono ki taiyari karo. Apply official site se, koi SSB-clearing scam pe paisa mat do.

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