UPSC CDS 02/2026 Recruitment
Advertisement No : 02/26
Last Date : 09 June 2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 09 June 2026
Application Fee
- General / OBC/ EWS : ₹100
- SC/ST : Nil
Payment Mode Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet, etc.)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 20 Yrs
- Maximum Age : 24 Yrs
Post Wise Age Relaxation
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CDS 02/2026 Vacancy : 451 Post
| Service | Male |
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Indian Military Academy IMA |
100 |
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Indian Naval Academy |
26 |
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Air Force Academy |
32 |
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Officers Training Academy OTA |
293 |
| Important | Links |
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Official Website |
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Download Notification |
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Apply Online |
CDS 02/2026 Exam Pattern
Written Examination (OTA )
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
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Paper-1 |
English |
120 |
100 |
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Paper-2 |
General Knowledge |
120 |
100 |
| Total | 240 | 200 |
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Written Examination (IMA,INA,AFA)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
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Paper-1 |
Math’s |
120 |
100 |
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Paper-2 |
General Ability Test (GAT) |
120 |
100 |
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Paper-3 |
Elementary Mathematics |
100 |
100 |
| Total Marks - 300 (Duration - 2hrs for each Paper) |
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Selection Procedure
Phase I : Written Exam
Phase II : SSB Interview