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UPSC CDS (II) 2026
Last Date to Apply38 days left
Post Overview
| Post Name | UPSC CDS (II) 2026 |
|---|---|
| Department | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Category | Defence & Police |
| Total Vacancy | 450 |
| Application Dates | 01 Oct 2026 to <strong>01 Nov 2026</strong> |
| Exam Date | 05 Apr 2027 |
| Pay Scale | Lieutenant - Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 + military allowances |
Eligibility Criteria
Education: Graduate (IMA/NAFA); 12th (OTA short service)
Age Limit: 19 – 25 years (as on 28 Sep 2026)
| EWS | No relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | Upper age relaxation of 3 years |
| PwD | Upper age relaxation of 10 years |
| SC / ST | Upper age relaxation of 5 years |
Application Fee
| PwD | Nil |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Nil |
| General / UR | Nil |
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
| SC | 67 |
|---|---|
| ST | 33 |
| EWS | 45 |
| OBC | 121 |
| PwD | 2 |
| General / UR | 180 |
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- SSB Interview
- Medical
- Post-wise process may differ — verify in the official notification.
How to Apply Online
- Apply on upsconline.nic.in
- Fill CDS application
- Pay fee
- Submit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UPSC CDS (II) 2026 ke liye age limit kya hai?
19 – 25 years. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories as per government norms.
Application fee kitni hai?
Application fee category-wise: pwd: Rs 0, sc_st: Rs 0, general: Rs 0. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are usually exempt.
Apply karne ki last date kab hai?
Last date to apply for UPSC CDS (II) 2026 is 1 November 2026. Apply before the deadline on the official website.
Selection process kya hai?
Selection process: Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical. Final selection is based on merit and document verification.
Eligibility criteria kya hai?
Eligibility: Graduate (IMA/NAFA); 12th (OTA short service). Age and category requirements are mentioned in the official notification.
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