UPSC publishes the CDS II 2026 examination notification
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The Union Public Service Commission published the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 notification and examination schedule.
Important dates
Application deadline
Examination date
Times are shown in IST when the authority specifies them. A date without a time does not imply a midnight deadline. Recheck the official source for changes.
What students should do
- Read the official notification for academy-specific eligibility and paper requirements.
- Use the time before the examination to practise against the applicable CDS paper structure.
Turn the update into action
Prepare for CDS
Review the exam structure and use a timed practice test instead of stopping at the announcement.