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  • Updated August 11, 2026 10:06 AM
  • by J Divya
  • The UPSC CDS 2 2026 exam will be held on 13 September 2026 (Sunday), as confirmed in the official time-table released by the Union Public Service Commission. The Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 will be conducted in three shifts on a single day: English (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), General Knowledge (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM), and Elementary Mathematics (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM), with Indian Standard Time observed throughout. This article covers the official CDS 2 2026 exam schedule, subject codes, important dates, vacancies, and other essential details for candidates.
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UPSC CDS 2 2026 Exam Date Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameCombined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
CDS 2 Exam Date 202613 September 2026
DaySunday
Time ZoneIndian Standard Time (IST)
Number of Papers3 (English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics)
Number of Shifts3, all on the same day
Exam Duration per Paper2 Hours
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

CDS 2 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
CDS 2 2026 Notification Release20 May 2026
Online Application Start Date20 May 2026
Original Last Date to Apply9 June 2026
Extended Last Date to Apply11 June 2026, up to 6:00 PM
CDS 2 2026 Exam Date13 September 2026
  • As per the official CDS 2 2026 notification, the key dates are as follows.

Selection Process After the Written Exam

  • Written Examination (13 September 2026) at UPSC-designated centres across India.
  • SSB Interview / Personality Test for candidates who qualify the written exam, comprising Stage I (screening) and Stage II (psychology tests, Group Testing Officer tasks, interview, and conference).
  • Medical Examination for candidates recommended by the SSB.
  • Final Merit List, prepared on the combined marks of the written examination and SSB, subject to medical fitness and availability of vacancies.
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Important Instructions for Candidates

  • The exam is conducted strictly as per Indian Standard Time (IST); candidates should report to their allotted centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the e-Admit Card.
  • OTA-only candidates need to appear for English and General Knowledge papers only; Elementary Mathematics does not apply to them.
  • No candidate is permitted entry after the gates close at the exam centre, as per standard UPSC practice for offline exams.
  • Candidates should carry a valid photo ID (such as Aadhaar) along with the printed e-Admit Card.
  • Exam centre preferences, once submitted in the application, are generally not changed later; candidates should not assume a centre can be altered after submission.

UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2026 - Important Links

  • Official UPSC Website: upsc.gov.in
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Q1. When is the CDS 2 2026 exam date?

  • The CDS 2 2026 exam is scheduled for 13 September 2026 (Sunday).

Q5. How many vacancies are there in CDS 2 2026?

  • A total of 451 tentative vacancies have been notified across IMA (100), INA (26), AFA (32), OTA Men (275), and OTA Women (18).
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