UPSC CDS (II) Exam Notification 2026
1. Important Dates
| Notification Date | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 09 June 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
2. Application Fee
| Gen / OBC (Male) | ₹ 200/- |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Nil (Exempted) |
| All Females | Nil (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online (Card/UPI/Net Banking) or SBI Cash |
3. Age Limit & 4. Education Qualification
| Academy | Age Limit (Born Between)* | Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| IMA (Indian Military Academy) | 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2008 (Unmarried Male) | Passed/Appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream |
| INA (Indian Naval Academy) | 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2008 (Unmarried Male) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) | 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007 (Unmarried Male) | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream (with Physics & Math in 10+2) OR B.E/B.Tech |
| OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) | 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2008 (Male & Female) | Passed/Appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream |
*Note: Age limits are calculated based on course commencement (July 2027). Please verify exact DOB with the official PDF.
5. Recruitment Details (Vacancies)
| IMA (Dehradun) | INA (Ezhimala) | AFA (Hyderabad) | OTA Men (Chennai) | OTA Women (Chennai) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~ 100 | ~ 32 | ~ 32 | ~ 170 | ~ 17 |
6. Guidelines, 8. Selection & 9. Cut Off
6. Photo & Signature Rules
- Format: JPEG/JPG only
- Size: 20 KB to 300 KB
- Rule: Name & Date of capture MUST be written on the photo.
- ID Proof: PDF Format (20-300 KB)
8. Selection Process
- Written Examination (UPSC)
- SSB Interview (5 Days)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
9. Previous Cut-Off (Expected)
- IMA: ~120-130 (Out of 300)
- INA: ~110-120 (Out of 300)
- AFA: ~135-145 (Out of 300)
- OTA: ~95-105 (Out of 200)
11. How to Apply (Quick Steps)
- Register on OTR (upsconline.nic.in)
- Fill Part-I (Basic Details)
- Pay Fee & Select Exam City (Part-II)
- Upload Photo, Sign & ID Proof
7. Exam Pattern (Negative Marking: 1/3rd)
| Academy | Subjects | Time / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| IMA, INA, AFA | 1. English 2. General Knowledge 3. Elementary Maths |
2 Hours / 100 Marks 2 Hours / 100 Marks 2 Hours / 100 Marks Total: 300 Marks |
| OTA (Men & Women) | 1. English 2. General Knowledge |
2 Hours / 100 Marks 2 Hours / 100 Marks Total: 200 Marks |
10. Syllabus Overview
| English | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spotting Errors. |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science. |
| Mathematics (Not for OTA) | Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics. |
12. Important Links
| Apply Online Form | Click Here to Apply |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
⚠️ Disclaimer: Apply karne se pahle official notification jarur padhe. All details are extracted for quick reference. Final rules and dates belong to the official UPSC Notification PDF.
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