Revised Last Date for Application & Fee Payment11 Jun 2026
Date of Examination (NDA NA II & CDS II)13 Sep 2026
Eligibility / educational qualification
The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 12th Pass / 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.
The age limit is 15–24 years calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
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₹100
SC / ST / Female / Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs₹0 (Exempt)
At a glance
OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examUPSC NDA NA II & CDS II 2026: Last Date Extended to 11 Jun – 845 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the latest jobs update for UPSC NDA NA II & CDS II 2026: Last Date Extended to 11 Jun – 845 Posts.
845 total vacancies are on offer.
Revised 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
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for UPSC NDA NA II & CDS II 2026: Last Date Extended to 11 Jun – 845 Posts. A total of 845 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the 12th Pass / Graduate eligibility and the eligible age range of 15–24 years can apply through the official portal before 11 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the Defence Pay Matrix (Commissioned Officer Level) 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 Defence Pay Matrix (Commissioned Officer Level). 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.
Age limit
Minimum age: 15 years · Maximum age: 24 years (as on the cut-off date). Age relaxation applies for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwD as per government rules.
Vacancy details
845
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
Defence Pay Matrix (Commissioned Officer Level) — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
NDA — Army Wing208
NDA — Navy Wing42
NDA — Air Force Wing120
NDA — Naval Academy24
CDS — Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
CDS — Air Force Academy32
CDS — Indian Naval Academy26
CDS — Officers Training Academy (OTA)293
Exam pattern
SectionQsMarks
NDA — Mathematics120300
NDA — General Ability Test (GAT)150600
CDS — English120100
CDS — General Knowledge120100
CDS — Elementary Mathematics (not for OTA)100100
Documents required
Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
Class 12 marksheet or appearing certificate
Bachelor's degree certificate (for CDS II applicants)
Engineering degree certificate (for CDS Naval Academy applicants)
Category / caste certificate (if applicable)
Scanned passport-size photograph in prescribed format
Scanned signature in prescribed format
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 Revised 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.
1Visit the official UPSC portal at upsc.gov.in.
2Go to the 'Online Recruitment Applications (ORA)' section and register or log in.
3Select NDA NA II 2026 or CDS II 2026 from the active notifications list.
4Fill in all required personal, educational, and service-preference details.
5Upload your photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
6Pay the application fee online (if applicable to your category).
7Submit the form before 6:00 PM on 11 Jun 2026 and note the application number.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: Written Examination (Objective — conducted 13 Sep 2026), Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview, Medical Examination and Final Merit List & Allotment. 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 — conducted 13 Sep 2026)Services Selection Board (SSB) InterviewMedical ExaminationFinal Merit List & Allotment
Preparation tips
1Revise Class 11–12 Mathematics thoroughly for the NDA paper; accuracy under time pressure is key.
2Read a quality national newspaper daily to strengthen the General Knowledge and English components of CDS.
3Practise previous years' NDA and CDS question papers to understand the marking scheme and negative-marking pattern.
4For the SSB stage, work on personality development, group discussion skills, and physical fitness from now.
5Keep your application number and registration details safe — you will need them for admit card download.
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Frequently asked questions
UPSC has extended the application deadline to 6:00 PM on 11 Jun 2026 for both NDA NA II 2026 and CDS II 2026. No further extension has been announced.
Both examinations are scheduled to be conducted on 13 Sep 2026 at centres across India.
There are 394 vacancies under NDA NA II 2026 and 451 vacancies under CDS II 2026, making a combined total of 845 posts.
Army wing applicants need Class 12 (10+2) pass or appearing status from a recognised board. Air Force and Naval wing applicants additionally need Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the Class 12 level.
Candidates must have been born between 01 Jan 2008 and 01 Jan 2011 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for NDA NA II 2026.
IMA and OTA applicants need a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Naval Academy applicants need an engineering degree, and Air Force Academy applicants need a bachelor's degree plus Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
Applications are accepted exclusively through the UPSC Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in. No offline or postal applications are entertained.
The general/OBC fee is ₹100. Female candidates, SC/ST applicants, and sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are fully exempt from paying the application fee.
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