UPSC CDS 2 Application Form 2026: The UPSC Combined Defence Service is a national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The UPSC CDS exam is conducted in two sessions in a year. The UPSC CDS (I) session already took place on 12 April 2026, while the CDS (II) is scheduled for 13 September 2026. The CDS 2 2026 application form date was announced by UPSC and the forms were released on 20 May 2026 and will be available till 11 June 2026 till 6 PM. Candidates can fill out the application form on the official website by entering their specific details. To be eligible, Candidates must be between 19 and 25 years old, an Indian Citizen, unmarried and have a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Event | Date |
| CDS (I) Notification Release | 10 December 2026 |
| CDS (I) Application End Date | 30 December 2026 |
| CDS (I) Application Correction Window | 31 December - 06 January 2026 |
| CDS (II) Notification Release | 20 May 2026 |
| CDS (II) Application End Date | 11 June 2026 |
| CDS (II) Application Correction Window | 1st week of July 2026* |
| CDS (II) Admit Card | 03 September 2026* |
| CDS (II) Exam Date | 13 September 2026 |
*Note: The above dates are tentative. The final schedule will be updated here after the release of the official notification by UPSC.
UPSC is going to release the CDS 2 application form for the 2026-27 session on 20 May 2026 with the CDS form last date set to 09 June 2026, which is extended to 11 June 2026 (6 PM). The application fees for general and OBC male candidates are INR 200 and NIL for female and SC/ST candidates. The UPSC CDS 2 exam 2026 is scheduled to take place on 13 September 2026 and will follow this timetable:
English: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
General Knowledge: 12:300 PM to 2:30 PM
Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Here are the simple instructions to apply for the exam:
Step 1: First, you need to visit the official website, which is upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Now register for OTR by using your details like number, name, DOB and more.
Step 3: Log in using your credentials.
Step 4: Click on the CDS Exam Link.
Step 5: Now fill out the application form by using a passport-size photo, signature and more.
Step 6: Pay the application fees.
Step 7: Choose the centre you prefer for giving exams.
Step 8: Submit the application fees.
Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC male students | 200 |
| Female and SC/ST candidates | NIL |
Payment Modes:
The payment modes for the application form include:
Credit Card
Debit Card
Net Banking
UPI
UPSC CDS Documents Required 2026
Students need to prepare these documents before filling out the form:
Proof of DOB
10th mark sheet
Passport-size photograph
Signature
UPSC CDS 2026 Application Correction Window
The UPSC CDS 2 correction window is expected to open in 1st week of July 2026 on its official website. During this period, applicants will get the chance to review and correct mistakes in their application forms made while filling out the form. You can edit information like your personal details, academic details and uploaded documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CDS application form was out on 20 May 2026 and cds form last date extended to 11 June 2026 (6 PM).
The fee is INR 200 for General/OBC male candidates; SC/ST/female candidates are exempted.
Applications must be submitted online at the UPSC portal: upsconline.nic.in.
You need a photograph, signature, and a valid photo ID to upload with the form.
A correction/edit window is provided as per the official UPSC schedule.