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UPSC CDS II 2026 - 451 Vacancies

UPSC notified 451 vacancies for IMA, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and OTA courses through the Combined Defence Services Exam (II) 2026. The written exam was held on 13 Sep 2026 and question papers are out. The written result is awaited; qualified candidates will then be called for SSB interviews.

• Organization: UPSC
• Post: Officer cadet entries: IMA 163rd (DE) Course, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy 222 F(P) Course and OTA 126th SSC (Men and Women) Course
• Vacancies: 451
• Qualification: Graduate degree; B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc. (Physics) for INA; degree with Physics and Maths at 10+2 or B.E. for AFA
• Age limit: IMA/INA: unmarried men born 1 Jul 2003 to 1 Jul 2008; AFA: 20-24 years; OTA limits as per notice
• Apply from: 20 May 2026
• Last date: 11 Jun 2026
• Exam date: 13 Sep 2026
• Application fee: Rs 200; no fee for women, SC and ST candidates

Official links

• Official notification
• Official website

Always verify details in the official notification before applying.