UPSC CDS (II) 2026 - Combined Defence Services Exam, 451 Vacancies
UPSC notice for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026: about 451 vacancies for IMA Dehradun (100), INA Ezhimala (26), AFA Hyderabad (32), OTA Chennai SSC Men (275) and OTA SSC Women (18). The written exam was held on 13.09.2026. Applications are closed; this page tracks results.
Important dates
Notification
20 May 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date to apply
11 Jun 2026 · 06:00 pm IST
Written exam
13 Sept 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
IMA/OTA: degree from a recognised university. INA: B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc. with Physics (Physics and Maths in 10+2). AFA: degree with Physics and Maths at 10+2, or B.E. Age: IMA/INA 19-24 (born 02.07.2003 to 01.07.2008), AFA 20-24 (born 02.07.2003 to 01.07.2007), OTA Men/Women 19-25 (born 02.07.2002 to 01.07.2008). Unmarried candidates as per the notice.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| IMA Dehradun 163rd (DE) Course | Total | 100 |
| INA Ezhimala (Executive GS/Hydro) | Total | 26 |
| AFA Hyderabad 222 F(P) Course | Total | 32 |
| OTA Chennai 126th SSC (Men) | Total | 275 |
| OTA Chennai 126th SSC Women | Total | 18 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (male) | Male | ₹200 |
| Female, SC, ST | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Written Exam
SSB Intelligence and Personality Test
Medical Examination
How to apply
- Applications were accepted online at https://upsconline.nic.in from 20.05.2026; the UPSC exam page lists the last date as 11.06.2026, 6:00 PM (closed)
Official notification
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