UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS II) Examination 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially activated the registration server for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026. This prestigious national commission opens the application window for young, dynamic graduates seeking immediate commission as Class-1 Gazetted Officers across elite structural divisions of the Indian Armed Forces.

🔥 Elite Central Administrative & Intelligence Grids: If you are targeting non-uniform premium executive channels, explore the newly open IB ACIO Grade-II Executive Notification or track administrative layouts in the active SSC CGL 12,256 Posts Console.
⚙️ Academy-Wise Educational Mandate:
• IMA & OTA: Graduation / Bachelor's Degree in any stream or discipline from a recognized university.
• Indian Naval Academy (INA): Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) from a recognized university/institute.
• Air Force Academy (AFA): Degree from a recognized university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) OR Bachelor of Engineering.
🎂 Martial Status & Gender Rule: Unmarried Male and Female candidates are completely eligible as per customized academy allocation modules.

1. Academy Matrix & Exam Scheme Breakdown

The written tracking blueprint varies significantly based on the specific operational choices chosen by aspirants:

  • For IMA, INA, and AFA Cadres: Comprises three distinct testing sections containing English Language (100 Marks), General Knowledge (100 Marks), and Elementary Mathematics (100 Marks). Total written evaluate base is 300 Marks.
  • For Officers Training Academy (OTA) Only: Comprises two sections excluding the mathematics filter completely: English Language (100 Marks) and General Knowledge (100 Marks). Total written base weightage is 200 Marks.
  • SSB Interview Phase: Candidates clearing written cutoffs are routed directly to multi-day Intelligence and Personality Tests executed by Service Selection Boards (SSB).
📌 High-Value Technical & PSU Structures: Core technical streams looking for core research profiles must evaluate the active DRDO CEPTAM 11 Panel or explore tracking vectors within the NPCIL Executive Trainee System Grid.

2. Registration Timeline & Processing Fees

  • UPSC OTR Application Mode: Fully operational online via integrated One-Time Registration profiles.
  • Standard Registration Token: Rs. 200/- only for General / OBC Male candidates.
  • Fee Waiver Exemption: Rs. 0/- (Completely Free for all Female applicants, SC, and ST category pools).
🚀 Regional Domicile Schemes & High-Volume Filters: Log local applications under the active Jharkhand High Court Assistant Portal or fast-track direct 10th-pass parameters inside the SSC MTS & Havaldar Framework.

Official Union Public Service Commission Application Router

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