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UPSC CDS-II Online Form 2026 — Apply for IMA/INA/AFA/OTA at upsc.gov.in — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Combined Defence Services (II) — IMA + INA + AFA + OTA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit | 19–25 years (as on Per CDS-II 2026 notification — academy-specific bands.) |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CDS-II 2026 Notification | Per UPSC calendar |
| Online Application Window | ~3 weeks Last Date |
| Written Examination | Per UPSC schedule (II cycle) |
| Written Result + SSB | After the written exam |
| Final Result + Academy Joining | Per academy course commencement |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (Male) | ₹200 | ₹200 at application. Female / SC / ST exempt. |
| Female / SC / ST | ₹0 | No fee. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 19–25 years as on Per CDS-II 2026 notification — academy-specific bands.
Per UPSC CDS rules (academy + category specific).
Educational Qualification:
- IMA + OTA: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- INA: Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech).
- AFA: Degree with Physics + Maths at 10+2, OR Engineering degree.
Nationality: Indian citizens (+ specified categories). Unmarried for IMA/INA/AFA; OTA admits men + women.
Selection Process
- Online Application — Apply at upsconline.nic.in via One-Time Registration. Choose academy preferences.
- Written Examination — IMA/INA/AFA: English + GK + Elementary Maths (300). OTA: English + GK (200). -1/3 negative.
- SSB Interview — 5-day Service Selection Board (300 marks) — screening + psychological + group testing + interview + conference.
- Medical + Final Merit — Medical exam at Military Hospital; final merit = Written + SSB; academy allotment by rank + preference.
Negative marking: -1/3 per wrong MCQ in the written exam.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of UPSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC CDS-II 2026 form kab open hua?
UPSC opened the CDS-II 2026 Online Form at upsconline.nic.in. Verify exact application start + close dates on the official UPSC notification.
CDS-II kaise apply kare?
(1) Open upsconline.nic.in. (2) Complete the One-Time Registration. (3) Click "CDS Examination (II), 2026". (4) Fill the form + choose academy preferences (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA). (5) Upload photo + signature. (6) Pay ₹200 (General/OBC male; free for Female/SC/ST) + submit.
CDS-II ke liye eligibility kya hai?
IMA + OTA: Bachelor's in any discipline. INA: Engineering degree. AFA: degree with Physics + Maths at 10+2, OR Engineering degree. Final-year students can apply. Age: ~19-25 (academy-specific). Unmarried for IMA/INA/AFA; OTA admits men + women.
CDS-II ka selection process kya hai?
(1) Written Exam — IMA/INA/AFA: English + GK + Elementary Maths (300 marks); OTA: English + GK (200). -1/3 negative. (2) SSB Interview — 5-day assessment (300 marks). (3) Medical at Military Hospital. Final merit = Written + SSB; academy allotment by rank + preference.
CDS-I aur CDS-II mein kya antar hai?
They are the same exam conducted twice a year — CDS-I (first cycle) and CDS-II (second cycle). Identical pattern, academies, eligibility + selection. Two cycles give candidates two chances per year. See our CDS-I 2026 Result for the I-cycle outcome.
OTA me women apply kar sakti hain?
Yes — the Officers Training Academy (OTA) Short Service Commission entry admits both men and women. IMA, INA + AFA (Permanent Commission entries) are for unmarried men only via CDS. Women officers commission through OTA (SSC) via CDS, plus other dedicated women-entry schemes.
CDS officer ki salary kitni hoti hai?
Commissioned officers start at Pay Level 10 (basic ₹56,100) + Military Service Pay ₹15,500 + DA + allowances. Gross approximately ₹85,000-1,10,000/month at Lieutenant rank, plus free ration, medical, accommodation + pension.
CDS-II ke baad training kahan hoti hai?
Per academy: IMA Dehradun (~18 months, Army PC), INA Ezhimala (Navy), AFA Hyderabad (Air Force), OTA Chennai (~49 weeks, Army SSC). On completion, candidates are commissioned as officers.
UPSC CDS-II Online Form 2026 — Apply for IMA/INA/AFA/OTA at upsc.gov.in — Analysis & Trends
How to apply
- Open upsconline.nic.in → complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done.
- Click "CDS Examination (II), 2026" → fill the form, choosing your academy preferences (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA) in order.
- Upload photo + signature per spec.
- Pay the fee — ₹200 General/OBC male; free for Female/SC/ST — and submit.
Related Defence pages
- UPSC CDS-I Result 2026 — the I-cycle result
- Indian Army TGC 144 · AFCAT 02/2026