The Union Public Service Commission has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. 11/2026-CDS-II) to fill 394 Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Union Public Service Commission i.e. https://upsconline.nic.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 20.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 09.06.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, Any Degree can apply online. Applicants should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are All Over India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
UPSC Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification No: 11/2026-CDS-II |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 394 Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 20.05.2026 |
| Last Date: 09.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
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Current UPSC Job Openings:
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 163rd (DE) Course commencing in July 2027 – 100 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders]
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July, 2027 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro – 26 [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 01 for Hydro]
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2027 i.e. 222 F(P) Course – 32 [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry]
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October, 2027 – 275 vacancies
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 126th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October, 2027 – 18 vacancies
UPSC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for UPSC:
- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai – Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy – A degree in Engineering or B.Sc. with Physics as core or elective subject from recognised University/ Institution (with Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 level).
- For Air Force Academy – Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Age Limit for UPSC:
- For IMA – Age: 19 to 24 years. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
- For Indian Naval Academy – Age: 19 to 24 years. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy – Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2027 i.e. born not earlier than 1st July, 2003 and not later than 1st July, 2007. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 1st July, 2001 and not later than 1st July, 2007 only are eligible. Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates aged 25 years or above are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with family out of the premises.
- For Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Course for men) – Age: 19 to 25 years. Unmarried male candidate born not earlier than 1st July 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008 only are eligible.
- For Officers’ Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course) – Age: 19 to 25 years. Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 1st July, 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2008.
Pay Scale for UPSC:
- Lieutenant (Entry level) – Level 10 Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
Method of Selection for UPSC:
- Written Exam
- Intelligence and Personality Test
Exam Center In Tamilnadu:
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Vellore
Application Fee for UPSC:
- For Female/ST/SC Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs. 200/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 20.05.2026 and 09.06.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Union Public Service Commission website https://upsconline.nic.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 20.05.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 09.06.2026
- Date of Examination: 13.09.2026
UPSC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of UPSC: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for UPSC: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for UPSC: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is UPSC Central a permanent job?
Yes, it is a permanent Job.
What are the stages of recruitment process?
Written Exam, Interview for Intelligence and Personality Test
Who are all eligible for Fee Concession?
SC, ST, PwBD
