Latest update — 6 October 2026
CDS II 2026 was held on 13 September; UPSC uploaded the three official papers on 14 September. The reviewed examination page does not yet show a CDS II written-result entry. For the next attempt, the official calendar schedules CDS I 2027 for 11 April 2027.
CDS II 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026; date now past |
| Applications | Closed; final receipt deadline on the official page: 11 June, 6:00 pm |
| Notified vacancies | 451 tentative: IMA 100, INA 26, AFA 32, OTA men 275, OTA women 18 |
| Course intake | IMA/INA/AFA courses in July 2027; OTA courses in October 2027 |
What is new for this session?
The official exam page records an extended closing date of 11 June, later than the 9 June date printed in the initial CDS II notice. The current portal uses Universal Registration and an examination-specific form. Use the notified academy/course combination; the courses begin in 2027 even though the examination is CDS II 2026.
Official notification
Detailed guide: CDS 2026–27: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Latest Updates
Notification and complete rules
Important dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
| Final application deadline | 11 June 2026, 6 pm; closed |
| e-admit-card entry | 3 September 2026 |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Official question papers | 14 September 2026 |
| Written result | No entry displayed on the official CDS II page at this review |
Which dates apply to you?
Match the examination, session and stage. The latest examination-specific extension or timetable takes priority over an earlier calendar. Use the personal admission certificate for the assigned centre and reporting time.
Preparation milestones
Plan revision around the published examination date, allow time for full-paper practice and document checks, and retain the source alongside each calendar entry. Do not schedule travel from a coaching prediction.
Preparation resources
CDS previous-year papers · CDS syllabus checklist · 3- and 6-month study plans · CDS cut-off guide. Begin with the academy-specific paper combination, then practise official questions under each paper’s time limit.
2027 session planning
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| CDS I / NDA I notification | 2 December 2026 |
| CDS I / NDA I application deadline | 22 December 2026 |
| CDS I / NDA I examination | 11 April 2027 |
| CDS II / NDA II notification | 12 May 2027 |
| CDS II / NDA II application deadline | 1 June 2027 |
| CDS II / NDA II examination | 19 September 2027 |
The calendar provides dates. The next notification must establish its vacancies, eligibility cut-offs and application rules.
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest official update?
CDS II 2026 was held on 13 September; UPSC uploaded the three official papers on 14 September. The reviewed examination page does not yet show a CDS II written-result entry. For the next attempt, the official calendar schedules CDS I 2027 for 11 April 2027.
Are the 2027 dates guaranteed?
Published calendar dates are subject to change. Where a detailed notification has been issued, read it with any later amendment.
Can I reuse the previous cycle’s eligibility conditions?
Only as preparation context. The notification for your own examination/session determines eligibility and the application rules.