Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026, for 451 vacancies across various academies including IMA, INA, and AFA. Eligible candidates can apply online until June 9, 2026, and must meet specific age and educational qualifications to qualify for admission.
Vacancies
451
Deadline
9 Jun 2026
Age Limit
19-26
| Course | Age Limit | Gender & Marital Status | Date of Birth Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 19 to 24 years | Unmarried Male only | Born between 02-07-2003 and 01-07-2008 (both inclusive) |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 19 to 24 years | Unmarried Male only | Born between 02-07-2003 and 01-07-2008 (both inclusive) |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 20 to 24 years (as on 01-07-2027) | Male; below 25 years must be unmarried; married candidates aged 25+ eligible but no married accommodation during training | Born between 02-07-2003 and 01-07-2007; CPL holders: up to 26 years (born not earlier than 01-07-2001) |
| OTA – SSC Men (NT) | 19 to 25 years | Unmarried Male only | Born between 02-07-2002 and 01-07-2008 (both inclusive) |
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| OTA – SSC Women (NT) |
| 19 to 25 years |
| Unmarried women, issueless widows (not remarried), issueless divorcees with divorce documents (not remarried) |
| Born between 02-07-2002 and 01-07-2008 (both inclusive) |
| S. No. | Course | Academy | Commencement | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 163rd (DE) Course | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | July 2027 | 100 |
| 2 | Executive Branch (General Service) / Hydro | Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | July 2027 | 26 |
| 3 | 222 F(P) Course (Pre-Flying Training) | Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | July 2027 | 32 |
| 4 | 126th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course | Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | October 2027 | 275 |
| 5 | 126th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course | Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | October 2027 | 18 |
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| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 200/- (Non-Refundable) |
| Female Candidates (All categories) | NIL (Exempted) |
| SC / ST Candidates | NIL (Exempted) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 20/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 20-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 09-06-2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Date of Written Examination | 13-09-2026 |
| Result of Written Exam (Tentative) | October 2026 |
| SSB Interview (IMA/INA/AFA candidates) | February – March 2027 (tentative) |
| SSB Interview (OTA candidates) | April – June 2027 (tentative) |
| Course Commencement (IMA / INA / AFA) | July 2027 |
| Course Commencement (OTA) | October 2027 |