UPSC CDS 2 2026 - 451 Officer Posts Ka Form 9 June Ko Band Ho Chuka (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA)
⚡ 30-SECOND SUMMARY
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
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
- 1upsconline.nic.in pe One Time Registration (OTR) karo agar pehle se nahi
- 2CDS 2 2026 application link pe click karo
- 3Academy preference (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA) order set karo
- 4Personal, educational + exam centre details bharo
- 5Photo + signature + photo ID upload karo
- 6Fee pay karo (Rs 200 Gen/OBC, SC/ST/Female free)
- 7Submit karo aur printout le lo
Required Documents
📄 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
- Written Exam (13 Sep 2026): IMA/INA/AFA - English + GK + Elementary Maths. OTA - English + GK (no maths).
- SSB Interview: 5-day Services Selection Board - personality, intelligence, group tasks, psychology
- Medical Examination: Defence medical standards
- 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?
- upsconline.nic.in pe One Time Registration (OTR) karo
- CDS 2 2026 application link pe click
- Academy preference (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA) order set karo
- Personal + educational + exam centre details bharo
- Photo + signature + photo ID upload
- Fee Rs 200 pay (SC/ST/Female free)
- 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.
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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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