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CDS 2 Notification 2026 Live: Check Registration Start Date, Apply Online Link and Other Details

Deepanshu Upadhayaya
May 19, 2026, 13:36 IST

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the CDS 2 2026 notification on its official website. The CDS 2 2026 exam is one of the most popular defense examinations among defense aspirants to join the defense academies like the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Officer Training Academy (OTA), and Air Force Academy (AFA). The national-level examination is conducted by the UPSC twice a year, and you will get all the updates here.


UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2026
UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

  • UPSC CDS 2026 Recruitment: Apply Online for CDS 2 at upsc.gov.in
  • UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026: How and where to download the notification
  • UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2026: Conducted twice a year annually

UPSC CDS 2 2026 Exam:The Union Public Service Commission will soon release the Combined Defence Services 2 (CDS) 2026 notification on May 20, 2026. The CDS 2 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026, and candidates can apply for the examination for the same once the CDS Notification is released. The CDS 2 2026 exam is one of the most popular defense examinations among defense aspirants. Candidates get a chance to join the defense academies like the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Officer Training Academy (OTA), and Air Force Academy (AFA). The examination is conducted by the UPSC twice a year, generally in the months of May and September.

Candidates willing to apply for this prestigious CDS 2 2026 exam can check all the relevant updates, including notification, exam date, pattern, syllabus, eligibility, and more. 

CDS 2 2026 Exam Overview

The Combined Defense Services examination is conducted nationwide annually to recruit armed forces cadets across academies. Candidates get a chance to opt for their desired commission, i.e., a permanent or non-permanent commission. Here is the overview of the CDS 2 2026 exam.

Particulars 

 Details

Conducting Authority

Union Public Service Commission

Exam Name

Combined Defense Services 

Application Start Date

May 20, 2026

Application End Date 

June 09, 2026

Exam Date 

September 13, 2026

Application Mode

Online

Vacancies

To be Announced

Selection Process

Written Test, SSB Interview and Medical Test

Official Website

upsc.gov.in

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  • May 19, 2026, 13:36 IST

    CDS 2 Notification 2026 Live: Where to check the UPSC CDS 2 2026 notification?

    Candidates can download the CDS 2 2026 notification through the official website of UPSC given below- 

    1. upsc.gov.in

    2. upsconline.nic.in


  • May 19, 2026, 13:25 IST

    CDS 2 Notification 2026 Live: Who are eligible for CDS 2 in 2026?

    As per the CDS eligibility criteria, only unmarried candidates having the age limit between 19 to 25 years and Graduate are eligible to appear for Combined Defence Services exam 2026. 


  • May 19, 2026, 13:15 IST

    CDS 2 Notification 2026 Live: What is the examination pattern for UPSC CDS 2 2026?

    The CDS written examination consists of 3 subjects: English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. Candidates will be provided 2 hours for each subject. There will be 120 questions for the English and General Knowledge sections, and for the mathematics subject, the no. of questions will be 100.


  • May 19, 2026, 13:05 IST

    UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2026 Live: Check Age Limit for CDS 2 2026 Exam

    As per the previous year notification to apply for CDS 2 2026 exam candidates must fall within a prescribed age limit for different institutions as follows:

    1. Indian Military Academy (IMA)- 19 to 24 years

    2. Indian Naval Academy (INA)- 19 to 24 years

    3.  Air Force Academy (AFA)- 20 to 24 years

    4. Officers Training Academy (OTA)- 19 to 25 years


  • May 19, 2026, 12:55 IST

    CDS 2 Notification 2026 Live: What is the last date for CDS 2 2026 application?

    UPSC CDS 2 2026 application form is expected to be released on May 20, 2026 on the official website. Candidates can fill their CDS 2 application till June 9, 2026


  • May 19, 2026, 12:45 IST

    CDS 2 Notification 2026 Live: When will the notification be released?

    The UPSC CDS 2 2026 Notification is expected to be released by the commission on May 20, 2026, on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.


How to fill out the CDS 2 2026 application form?

Candidates can apply for the CDS 2 2025 examination once the notification is released on the official website. Follow the steps below to fill out your application form.

  •  Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.online.nic.in.

  •  Complete a one-time registration process if you have not done so.

  •  Create your login credentials 

  • Click on the link CDS 2 2026 examination.

  •  Enter your personal details, education qualifications and service preferences

  • Upload your required documents.

  •  Pay the application fee 

  • Check all the details carefully before final submission of form.

  • Save the confirmation page for future reference.

Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education content writer with expertise in creating engaging stories around recruitment examinations and UPSC success journeys. A graduate of University of Delhi, he brings a creative and reader-focused approach to education journalism. Prior to joining Jagran New Media, he was associated with Times Network Digital, where he wrote informative and audience-friendly articles. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com

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