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CDS (II) 2026

CDS · Union Public Service Commission · Graduate

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Verified 01 Oct 2026

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Overview 2027 2026

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2026 Exam Cycle Status: Exam Completed
Conducting Authority Union Public Service Commission
Level Entrance
Qualification Graduate
Official Website upsc.gov.in

2026 Important Dates

Notification 20 May 2026
Application End 11 Jun 2026 06:00 PM
Admit Card 03 Sep 2026
Exam Start 13 Sep 2026
Exam End 13 Sep 2026
Dates shown for the 2026 Cycle. Always verify the latest update on the Official Website .

About CDS (II) 2026

The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for admission to specified defence academies and officer-training pathways of the Indian Armed Forces. The examination is conducted in separate sessions during the year, commonly designated CDS (I) and CDS (II).

Exam Pattern

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Duration
One day

2026 Official Links

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What is CDS (II) 2026?

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Last verified: 01 October 2026

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