UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 Admit Card

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has published the official notification for UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 Admit Card under Advt No. (11/2026.CDS-II). Online applications and examination procedures are invited for 459 Posts across participating departments. Eligible male and female candidates can review the comprehensive recruitment schedule, educational qualifications, age relaxation criteria, selection stages, and authentic official destination links detailed below before final submission.

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UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 Admit Card

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Important Dates

E-Admit Card Available : 19 August 2026
CDS 2 Exam Date : 01 September 2026

Application Fee

For General / OBC : Rs. 200/-
For SC / ST / Female : Rs. 0/-

Notification 2026 : Age Limit as on As per Rules

Age Limit : Born between 02/07/2001 and 01/07/2006 (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)

Total Vacancy

459 Posts

Vacancy Details : Post Wise & Educational Eligibility
Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility Criteria
IMA / INA / Air Force Academy / OTA (Men & Women)	459	Graduation Degree / Degree in Engineering.

Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Examination Stages
Stage 1: CBT / Written	Stage 2: Skill / PET Test	Stage 3: Doc Verification	Stage 4: Medical Exam
Computer Based / OMR Written Examination.	Trade Skill Test / Physical Efficiency Test.	Original academic certificates & ID verification.	Medical fitness test as per department criteria.

Step-by-Step Guide : How to Fill Online Application Form 2026

Visit official authority recruitment portal or click the direct link provided in the important links section below.
Complete the initial registration using a valid active Mobile Number and Email ID.
Fill in academic records, personal information, category reservation details, and choose preferred exam centers.
Upload clear scanned copies of required documents including candidate photograph with light background and signature.
Use IndTool Photo & Signature Resizer to resize candidate documents as per official notification specifications.
Pay the required examination fee online and verify all filled entries carefully prior to final submission.
Download and print 2 copies of the final confirmation submission page for subsequent stages and verification.

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

Download UPSC CDS 2 E-Admit Card	Click Here
Download Instruction Notice PDF	Click Here
Official UPSC Portal	Click Here
Photo & Signature Resizer Tool	Click Here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply / participate in this notification?

Ans: Please check the exact closing dates listed in the Important Dates table above.

Q2. What is the eligibility criteria required?

Ans: Candidates should refer to the Post-wise Vacancy & Educational Eligibility matrix table above.

Q3. What are the prescribed age limits?

Ans: Age limit is calculated as on As per Rules with category relaxations as detailed above.

Q4. How can candidates resize photo and signature for online submission?

Ans: Use the free IndTool Resizer tool directly accessible via the links table above.

Q5. What is the official portal for direct access?

Ans: Click on the direct official links provided in the yellow table above.

UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 Admit Card