Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026

Official Exam Code: UPSC-CDS-2026-2

Exam Date

To Be Announced

Exam Mode

Offline OMR Sheet Based

Eligibility Criteria

Refer Notification

Selection Stages

Single Stage

1. Examination Overview

Conducting Body / Commission	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Official Examination Name	Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2026
Examination Reference Code	UPSC-CDS-2026-2
Examination Delivery Mode	Offline OMR Sheet Based
Examination Frequency	bi annual
Jurisdiction	Delhi State

Examination Notification & Schedule	21 Aug 2026

Official Commission Updates

Date	Update / Announcement	Source Document
24 Aug 2026	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Implements Mandatory Aadhaar-Based Biometric Verification at Entry Gates Exam Advisory	View Document
20 Aug 2026	Maharashtra Government Launches 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' & 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana' Exam Advisory	View Document
20 Aug 2026	UPSC & Central Recruiting Bodies Implement Mandatory DigiLocker Integration & Biometric Check at Exam Venues Exam Advisory	View Document
20 Aug 2026	DoPT Issues Comprehensive Guidelines on Reservation in Promotions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Exam Advisory	View Document

Written Examination followed by 5-day SSB (Services Selection Board) Intelligence and Personality Interview.

Marking Scheme: Negative marking of 0.33 marks per wrong answer.

• SC / ST / FEMALE: Nil (Exempted) • EWS / OBC / GENERAL: ₹200

Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan as authorized by the commission.

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