UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Combined Defence Services Exam Second Examination 2026 Notification. Those candidates who are Interested in this UPSC CDS II Vacancy 2026 can Apply Online from 20/05/2026 to 11/06/2026. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, pay scale and all other information.

Age (as on 01/07/2027)

20–24 years

Age Limit Details

• Minimum Age : 20 Years
• Maximum Age : 24 Years
• for Post Wise Details Read Notification.
• Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules

Educational Qualification

CDS 2 Age Limit as on 01/07/2027 Minimum Age : 20 Years Maximum Age : 24 Years for Post Wise Details Read Notification. Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules

• Candidates holding CDS 2 Age Limit as on 01/07/2027 Minimum Age : 20 Years Maximum Age : 24 Years for Post Wise Details Read Notification. Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules.
• Applicants aged 20–24 years (as on 01/07/2027). Category-wise age relaxation applies as per government rules.
• Open to eligible candidates from all states of India.
• Application fee: ₹200 (General), Free (SC/ST), Free (Female).

1. Union Public Service Commission UPSC Are Issued Combined Defence Academy CDS 2 Recruitment 2026 Notification and Invited Online Application Form for the UPCS CDS II Recruitment 2026 Candidate Can Apply Online for 20 May 2026 to 11June 2026.
2. Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the UPSC CDS II Recruitment Application Form in UPSC Latest Defence Vacancies 2026.
3. Kindly Check and College the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
4. Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
5. Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
6. If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
7. Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

• Recent passport-size photograph (scanned, per the form's size/format rules)
• Scanned signature
• Photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / PAN / Voter ID / Passport
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Category / caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS), if applicable
• Domicile / residence certificate, if applicable
• PwD (disability) certificate, if applicable
• Working mobile number and email ID (kept active until recruitment completes)

Commonly required for online government recruitment forms — the official notification carries the authoritative list.

When does the UPSC online application start?

The online application starts on 20 May 2026.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC CDS II Online Form 2026?

The last date to apply online is 11 Jun 2026.

How many vacancies are there in this UPSC recruitment?

There are 451 vacancies in total. See the vacancy details section for the post-wise and category-wise break-up.

What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is 20–24 years as on 01/07/2027, with category-wise relaxation as per rules.

What is the required educational qualification?

CDS 2 Age Limit as on 01/07/2027 Minimum Age : 20 Years Maximum Age : 24 Years for Post Wise Details Read Notification. Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules. Refer to the official notification for post-wise requirements.

How do I apply for this recruitment?

Apply online through the official website using the Apply Online link in the Official Links section. Fill the form, upload your photo and signature, pay the fee (if any) and print the final submitted form.