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Update: 10 June 2026 | UPSC CDS 2 Examination 2026 notification released. Graduate youth of Madhya Pradesh can now become officers in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.
• Application starts: 20 May 2026
• Last date: 09 June 2026 (till 6 pm)
• Exam Date: 13 September 2026
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Overview – Madhya Pradesh Job Alert
| parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| name of exam | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 |
| total vacancies | 451 |
| application mode | Online |
| exam date | 13 September 2026 |
Course and Vacancy Details
| Sl.No. | Course | academy | vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 163rd (DE) Race | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 |
| 2 | Executive Branch | Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | 26 |
| 3 | 222 F(P) Course | Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 |
| 4 | 126th SSC (Men) (NT) | Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | 275 |
| 5 | 126th SSC Women (NT) | Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | 18 |
| Total | 451 | ||
Educational Qualification (Eligibility Criteria)
- IMA & OTA: Degree from a recognized university
- WHEN: Engineering Degree or B.Sc. (Physics + Mathematics at 10+2 level)
- AFA: Degree + Physics & Mathematics 10+2 or BE/B.Tech
- Final year students can also apply
Age Limit
| Course | age limit | date of birth range |
|---|---|---|
| IMA / INA | 19-24 years | 02 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2008 |
| AFA | 20-24 years | 02 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2007 |
| OTA (Men/Women) | 19-25 years | 02 Jul 2002 – 01 Jul 2008 |
application fee
| Category | charge |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹200/- |
| Women/SC/ST | free |
selection process
- Written Examination (13 September 2026)
- SSB Intelligence & Personality Test
- medical tests
Important advice for the youth of Madhya Pradesh
- Examination centers available in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior
- Prepare well for the paper with negative marking
- Focus on physical fitness for SSB
official website: upsc.gov.in | online application
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