UPSC NDA CDS 2026: NDA-II and CDS-II Notification Released; Opportunity to Apply Until June 9..
UPSC NDA II CDS II 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification and application forms for NDA, NA II, and CDS II 2026. Coinciding with the release of the notification, the registration process has also commenced today, May 20. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website, upsc.gov.in.
The online application process begins on May 20, 2026, and will conclude on June 9, 2026. The written examination is scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026.
**394 Vacancies for NDA & NA-II**
A total of 394 vacancies across the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force will be filled through the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy-II 2026 examination.
**About NDA**
The National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA NA) examination is a recruitment test aimed at selecting eligible male and female candidates for admission into the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA), as well as the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts this examination in an offline, pen-and-paper mode using OMR sheets; the exam consists of two objective-type papers: Mathematics and the General Ability Test (GAT).
**How Many Vacancies in CDS-II 2026?**
A total of 451 officer posts will be filled through the Combined Defence Services-II examination. These include 100 vacancies for the IMA, 26 for the INA Ezhimala, 32 for the Air Force Academy Hyderabad, 275 for the Officers Training Academy (Men), and 18 for women candidates.
**About the CDS Exam**
The CDS examination is one of the most popular defense examinations among candidates. Candidates get the opportunity to join defense academies such as the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), and Air Force Academy (AFA).
How to Fill Out the Registration Form?
Candidates can easily fill out their online application by following the detailed step-by-step process outlined below:
Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at upsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, locate the option available for applying to NDA NA II or CDS II.
Now, select the “New Registration” option.
Fill in all the basic details to generate your unique application number and password.
Log in using your respective credentials to access the application form.
Enter your personal and academic information, as well as your examination preference details.
Upload all documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the NDA 2 application fee via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
Finally, download the confirmation page and save it for future reference.
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