| Name Of Post : | UPSC CDS II Exam Schedule 2026: Check Date |
| Post Date : | 13 August 2026 |
| Short Information : | The Union Public Service Commission has scheduled the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 for 13 September 2026. The recruitment process covers 451 vacancies across IMA, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy and OTA. Applicants who completed the application process within the prescribed dates can check the examination schedule and related instructions through the UPSC examination notice. |
- Online Apply Start Date : 20 May 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 11 June 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 11 June 2026
- Exam Date : 13 September 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon
- Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.
- General / OBC : ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / All Female : ₹ 0/-
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
- candidates born not earlier than 01 July 2003 and not later than 01 July 2008 are eligible.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
| Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Officers Training Academy OTA | 293 |
For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2. For more details read the official notification before applying.
Visit the official UPSC website. Go to the Examinations section. Find Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. Click on the Examination Time Table / Exam Date link. The exam schedule will appear on the screen. Check the exam date, timing, subjects, and other important instructions. Download and save the examination timetable for future reference. Take a printout of the timetable if required.
| Check Exam Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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