UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2026 will  Release Today, Check Registration Process and other details here 

UPSC CDS Notification coming…! The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC ) will release the Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS 2) 2026 notification on its official website today 20 May 2026. As per schedule CDS 2 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026. For instance, interested and eligible candidates can apply for the examination for the same once the CDS Notification released. As yo know exam is one of the most popular defense examination among defense aspirants. Candidates can get a chance to join the defense academies like the Indian Military Academy(IMA) Indian Naval Academy (NA), Officer Training Academy (OTA) and  Air Force Academy (AFA). Moreover, the examination is conducted by the UPSC twice a year generally in the months of May and September.   

UPSC CDS 2 Official Notification will Release Today 20 May 2026 

As per UPSC schedule CDS 2 2026 examination will be conducted on September 13, 2026. CDS exam is  a most popular examination among the defense aspirants and UPSC organize this exam twice a year to selected eligible candidates for the defense academies like IMA, NA, OTA and AFA. Moreover UPSC will release the official notification on its official website to start the application and other details related to the CDS 2 Examination 2026. Candidates willing to apply for the prestigious CDS 2 2026 exam can check all the relevant updates on the official website-upsc.gov.in 

Direct Link to download UPSC CDS 2 2026 Notification click here 

CDS (2) 2026 Examination Overview 

The Combined Defense Services examination is conducted nationwide annually to recruit armed forces cadets across academies. Candidates get a chance to opt for their desired commission i.e. a permanent or non- permanent commission. Candidates can check an overview related to CDS 2 examination. 

UPSC CDS, how to apply for the Defense Services Examination? 

Interested candidates can complete the application process using the simple steps given below: 

• Firstly, visit the official website -upsc.online.nic.in 

• Secondly, complete a One Time Registration (OTR) Process if you have not done so. 

• Thirdly, create your login credentials. 

• Similarly, click on the link CDS 2 2026 examination. 

• Moreover, enter your personal details educational qualification and service preferences. 

• Now, upload the required documents in the prescribed format. 

• Similarly, pay the application fee. 

• Lastly, check all the filled details carefully and submit the form and take a printout of confirmation page for future reference.   

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