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The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for CDS 2 Recruitment 2026, announcing a total of 451 vacancies across various defence academies. Through this recruitment drive, eligible candidates will be selected for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).

Interested applicants can submit their online application forms between May 20 and June 9, 2026, through the official UPSC portal.

CDS 2 Notification 2026

The official notification has been published on upsc.gov.in in PDF format. It includes complete details such as eligibility criteria, age limits, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and application instructions. Candidates can download the notification directly from the official website for reference.

Direct Link To CDS 2 Notification 2026

CDS 2 Recruitment 2026 Highlights

The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted twice a year at the national level for recruitment into the Indian Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

CDS 2 Vacancy Distribution 2026

The recruitment drive aims to fill 451 positions across different academies:

• Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 posts

• Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala: 26 posts

• Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad: 275 posts

• Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men): 18 posts

• Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women – Non-Technical): included in total 451 posts

How to Apply for CDS 2 2026

Candidates can apply by following these steps:

• Visit the official UPSC application portal at upsconline.nic.in

• Complete the new user registration process by filling out the required modules and obtain a URN

• Log in using the URN to access the application form

• Fill in personal, academic, and contact details carefully

• Pay the prescribed application fee online

• Review all entered information before final submission

• Submit the form and download a copy for future reference

Direct Link To Apply For UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2026

Applicants are advised to complete the process within the deadline and regularly check the official website for updates regarding the examination schedule and further notifications.

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