Union Public Service Commission UPSC has announced the UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026 on it official websit upsc.gov.in. Exam was held on 13 September 2026 and last date to submit online application was 11 June 2026. Candidates can check their result by using logging credentials Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Services UPSC CDS 2 notification 2026 : Short Details
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Dates: 20 May 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 11 June 2026 Up to 6:00 PM
- Last Date of Pay Application Fee: 11 June 2026
- Exam Date: 13 September 2026
- Admit Card Available: 03 September 2026
- CDS 2 Answer key: 16 September 2026
- Result Declared: 19 October 2026
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Application Fee's
- General / OBC : ₹200
- SC / ST / Female: ₹ 0
- Online Application Payment Mode : Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking/UPI and Online Mode also.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC CDS 2 ) 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum age : 20 Years
- Maximum age : 25 Years
- For Post Wise age limit details read the notification.
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Post
Officers Training Academy OTA
275
Officers Training Academy OTA (Women)
18
Indian Military Academy IMA
100
Air Force Academy
32
Indian Naval Academy
26
UPSC CDS eligibility criteria
Officers Training Academy OTA
- Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university. In addition, your date of birth must fall between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008 to be eligible.
Indian Military Academy IMA
- Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university. In addition, your date of birth must fall between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008 to be eligible.
Indian Naval Academy, INA
- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university, and their date of birth should be between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008.
Air Force Academy Hyderabad
- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university, and their date of birth must be between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008.
UPSC CDS Selection Process
UPSC CDS selection process involves three main stages:
Written Examination (objective papers depending on academy).
SSB Interview (intelligence, personality, and group tasks).
Medical Examination & Document Verification (fitness and eligibility checks).
How to download UPSC CDS 2 Result 2026
Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released notification on 20 May 2026 for Combined Defence Service CDS 2 Examination 2026. Interested Candidates can Apply Online from 20 May 2026 to 11 June 2026 for UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026.
Union Public Service Commission has implemented OTR i.e. One Time Registration system for all other types of recruitment including Combined Defence Services.
Candidate Read the UPSC CDS 2 notification 2026 before Online Application Form in Bharat Result Info Latest Job Section.
Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility.
Applicant Check and Arrange the All Document Such as – Eligibility proof, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
Before Submit the Application Form Check All the details such as Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth and other details Carefully.
If Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You will Not the Pay Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
Take Out the Print after Final Submission of Application Form.
Important Link For Online Application
Download Result
Download Answerkey
Download Admit card
Download Exam Notice
Apply Online
Download Notification
For OTR Registration
Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Notification released on 20 May 2026.
11 June 2026 is the last Date to apply UPSC CDS 2 2026
CDS application form 2026 start from 20 May 2026.. Intrested candidates can apply before 11 June 2026.
For CDS 1 2026 age limits vary by academy: IMA & INA require 19-24 years (born ~Jan 2003-Jan 2008); AFA is 20-24 years (born ~Jan 2003-Jan 2007); OTA (Men/Women) is 19-25 years (born ~Jan 2002-Jan 2008)
CDS (Combined Defence Services) salary in India starts with a training stipend of ₹56,100/month, then progresses to a Lieutenant’s pay scale (Level 10) of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500, plus allowances like Military Service Pay (MSP) for junior ranks. Pay increases with rank, reaching ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 for Lieutenant Colonel (Level 12A) and higher for senior ranks, along with other benefits.