Union Public Service Commission — Ministry of Defence
The Union Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Combined Defence Services (CDS) II, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 20 May 2026 and closes on 11 June 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate for IMA/OTA/INA; Engineering Degree for AFA. and be within the prescribed age limit of As per official UPSC CDS notification age criteria., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Written examination followed by SSB Interview, medical examination, and final merit list.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 13 Sep 2026 |
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on 13 September 2026 (Sunday) across various centres in India.
The examination consists of three papers conducted in a single day following the Indian Standard Time (IST). Candidates must adhere strictly to the reporting times indicated on their e-Admit Cards.
| Subject | Time | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| English | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 11 |
| General Knowledge | 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM | 12 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM | 13 |
No, the UPSC does not generally entertain requests for changes to examination centres once the application has been submitted.
No, candidates applying exclusively for the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) are exempted from the Elementary Mathematics paper.
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