The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 12th / Graduate (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.
Application fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)₹100
Female / SC / ST₹0 (Exempted)
At a glance
OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examUPSC CDS 2 & NDA 2 2026: Last Date Extended – 845 Posts
Total posts845
Qualification12th / Graduate+
LocationAll India
Pay scaleLevel 10 (₹56,100/month basic pay) + allowances on commissioning
Apply modeOnline
Last Date to Apply11 Jun 2026
Key highlights
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the latest jobs update for UPSC CDS 2 & NDA 2 2026: Last Date Extended – 845 Posts.
845 total vacancies are on offer.
Last Date to Apply: 11 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS 2 & NDA 2 2026: Last Date Extended – 845 Posts recruitment on its official portal. A total of 845 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the 12th / Graduate eligibility can apply through the official portal before 11 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the Level 10 (₹56,100/month basic pay) + allowances on commissioning pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) selections are conducted under a transparent competitive examination process at national scale. Successful candidates are placed across central government departments, ministries, and field offices with a structured cadre review, time-bound promotions, and the prestige of clearing one of India's most contested recruitment cycles.
The starting pay scale for this post is Level 10 (₹56,100/month basic pay) + allowances on commissioning. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Vacancy details
845
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
Level 10 (₹56,100/month basic pay) + allowances on commissioning — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
CDS 2 (Combined Defence Services)451
NDA 2 (National Defence Academy & Naval Academy)394
Exam pattern
SectionQsMarks
CDS 2 – English100
CDS 2 – General Knowledge100
CDS 2 – Elementary Mathematics100
NDA 2 – Mathematics300
NDA 2 – General Ability Test (GAT)600
SSB Interview (both exams)900
Documents required
Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
Class 12 mark sheet / pass certificate (NDA applicants)
Graduation degree / mark sheets (CDS applicants)
Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC (if applicable)
Passport-size photograph (recent)
Scanned signature
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply for this application is 11 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
1Go to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
2Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user
3Log in and select the CDS 2 or NDA 2 application form
4Enter personal, educational, and communication details correctly
6Pay the application fee online (General/OBC male candidates: ₹100; others: exempted)
7Choose your preferred examination centre
8Review all details carefully, then submit the form
9Download and save the confirmation/acknowledgement page
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: Written Examination (Objective / MCQ with negative marking), Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview, Medical Examination and Final Merit List & Allotment to Academy. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Written Examination (Objective / MCQ with negative marking)Services Selection Board (SSB) InterviewMedical ExaminationFinal Merit List & Allotment to Academy
Preparation tips
1Practise previous years' CDS and NDA question papers to understand the difficulty level and question patterns for each subject.
2For NDA Mathematics, cover topics like Algebra, Trigonometry, Differential Calculus, and Statistics thoroughly — this paper alone carries 300 marks.
3Read a national daily newspaper every day to strengthen your General Knowledge and Current Events preparation for the GAT paper.
4Since negative marking applies, attempt questions you are confident about — avoid random guessing in both CDS and NDA written papers.
5Start SSB preparation early: practise psychological tests, group discussions, and personal interviews alongside your written exam studies.
UPSC NDA NA II & CDS II 2026 – Last Date Extended (845 Posts)
Open
UPSC NDA NA II 2026 – 394 Posts (Apply with 12th Result Awaited)
Open
UPSC NDA 2 2026 – Army, Navy & Air Force Vacancies
Open
Frequently asked questions
UPSC has extended the registration deadline to 6 PM on 11 Jun 2026. The original closing date was 09 Jun 2026. Submit your application at upsc.gov.in before the deadline.
A total of 845 posts are on offer — 451 through CDS Examination 2 and 394 through NDA & Naval Academy Examination 2.
For NDA 2, you need to have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. For CDS 2, a bachelor's degree from a recognised university is required; technical or engineering degrees are needed for certain Naval and Air Force courses.
Male candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay ₹100. Female applicants and candidates from SC/ST categories are fully exempted from the fee.
Both examinations will be conducted on 13 Sep 2026 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode at multiple centres across India.
Selection is in two main stages: a written examination followed by an SSB (Services Selection Board) interview. Candidates must also clear a medical examination. Final merit is based on combined performance across both stages.
Yes, negative marking applies to all objective-type (MCQ) questions in both CDS and NDA written examinations. Attempt only those questions you are confident about.
Applications must be submitted through the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in. New users must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the exam application form.
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