Organization Name : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name : Combined Defence Services (CDS)
Job Type : Central Govt
Recruitment Type : Direct
Advt No : 11/2026-CDS-II
Vacancies : 451
Job Location : Across India
Salary : Rs.56,100 – Rs.2,50,000 (Per Month)
Mode of Application : Online
Application Start : 20.05.2026
Last Date : 09.06.2026
Vacancy Details : UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun -163rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2027 : 100 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders]
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course commencing in July, 2027 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro : 26 [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 01 for Hydro]
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2027 i.e. 222 F(P) Course : 32 [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry]
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October, 2027 : 275
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2027 : 18
Total : 451 Posts
Important Dates : UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 20 May 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 09 June 2026
- Examination Date : 13 September 2026
- Result of Written Exam (Tentative) : October 2026
How to Apply : UPSC CDS Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Combined Defence Services Examination,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply Online from 20 May 2026 to 09 Jun 2026.
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