AnyNearJob Description & Details
Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS II) 2026 for recruitment into Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.
Examination Name
Combined Defence Services Examination II, 2026
(CDS II 2026)
Total Vacancies
451 Posts
Academy-wise Vacancy
Indian Military Academy (IMA) – 100 Posts
Indian Naval Academy (INA) – 26 Posts
Air Force Academy (AFA) – 32 Posts
Officers Training Academy (OTA Men) – 275 Posts
Officers Training Academy (OTA Women) – 18 Posts
Age Limit & Marital Status
IMA & INA
19 to 24 Years
Born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2008
Unmarried male candidates only
Air Force Academy
20 to 24 Years
Born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007
Upper age relaxation up to 26 years for CPL holders
Unmarried male candidates only
OTA (Men)
19 to 25 Years
Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2008
Unmarried male candidates only
OTA (Women)
19 to 25 Years
Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2008
Unmarried women, issueless widows & divorced women who have not remarried
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed as Commissioned Officers.
Pay Scale
Pay Level-10
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Additional Benefits
Military Service Pay
Dearness Allowance
House Rent Allowance
Transport Allowance
Field Area Allowance
Ration
Medical Facilities
Canteen Facilities
Pension & Defence Perks
Educational Qualification
IMA & OTA
Bachelor’s Degree from recognized University.
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
Degree in Engineering
OR
B.Sc with Physics & Mathematics in 10+2.
Air Force Academy (AFA)
Degree with Physics & Mathematics in 10+2
OR
Bachelor of Engineering.
Selection Process
Written Examination (Objective Type)
SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
Female / SC / ST Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)
Payment Mode
Net Banking
Debit Card
Credit Card
UPI
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 20 May 2026
Online Application Start Date: 20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply: 09 June 2026
Written Examination Date: 13 September 2026
Job Location
Across India