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 |
Result PDF and current stage
Open the official examination page in the sources and choose the result for your session and stage. Search your roll number in the complete PDF. A written shortlist, final recommendation and appointment/admission are different outcomes. A missing result link does not justify an estimated release date.
Selection after the result
Selection after the written examination
Written qualification leads to the applicable Services Selection Board process. Stage I includes Officer Intelligence Rating and Picture Perception and Description testing. Only those who clear Stage I proceed to Stage II, which includes interview, group tasks, psychological tests and conference. Academy-specific medical fitness and document requirements remain necessary.
SSB maximum marks equal the written maximum: 300 for IMA/INA/AFA and 200 for OTA. Written and SSB performance, preferences, eligibility, medical fitness and available vacancies affect selection. Air Force applicants must also satisfy applicable flying-aptitude requirements. A written shortlist is not an admission guarantee.
Documents and next action
Read the instructions accompanying the result, including any application-update window and service-specific registration. Keep identity, educational, category and other required originals ready. Individual call letters supply reporting arrangements; a general result date is not your interview appointment.
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.
CDS I written result
UPSC published the CDS I 2026 written roll-number list on 8 May. Open the official CDS I written-result PDF. This is a written shortlist; follow the accompanying SSB and certificate instructions.
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.