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Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
CDS II 2026 was held on 13 September 2026 for 451 vacancies at IMA, INA, AFA and OTA. The written result is expected in late September or early October 2026, followed by SSB interviews.
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Key CDS II 2026 dates, with each event marked against today's date.
Written Examination
Written Result
To be announced
Expected late September – early October 2026
SSB Interviews
To be announced
After the written result
Dates are as announced by UPSC. Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
Everything about CDS II 2026 in one glance.
Varies by academy (roughly 19–25 years); see the notification.
Citizen of India, or as specified in the notification.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (men) | ₹200 |
| Women, SC, ST | Exempted |
Written examination (IMA, INA, AFA)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Free, exam-pattern practice for CDS II 2026 — same question count, marks and marking scheme as the real paper, with detailed solutions after every attempt.
Full-length mock tests covering the complete paper.
Full-length mock tests covering the complete paper.
Full-length mock tests covering the complete paper.
Direct links published by UPSC.
Free, exam-pattern practice built for this exam — no coaching fee, no registration wall.
Common questions about the UPSC CDS (II) 2026 notification.
The written result is expected between late September and early October 2026.