About the Examination
Official recruitment notification by Union Public Service Commission (Advt No. 11/2026-CDS-II) for 459 vacancies across Ministry of Defence.
Selection Pattern Overview
Written Examination / Computer-based Screening followed by Document Verification & Personality Test (Interview).
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT
offline omr
120 Mins
200 Marks
66 Marks
Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Evaluation
pen paper
180 Mins
300 Marks
100 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Written Examination / Computer-based Screening followed by Document Verification & Personality Test (Interview).
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses (1/3rd or 0.25 marks deduction) as per official scheme.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
18 to 32 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
For I.M.A. and Officers' Training Academy—Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. For Indian Naval Academy—Degree in Engineering. For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.
Unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2007.
Milestone Timeline
Application Window Opens
Last Date for Online Application
Tentative Examination Date
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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