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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II) 2026 and National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed their registration can now submit their applications until 6:00 PM on June 11, 2026.

The online application process for both examinations commenced on May 20, 2026, and was initially scheduled to close on June 9. With the revised deadline, aspirants have been given additional time to complete the registration process through the official UPSC online portal.

UPSC has announced a total of 451 vacancies under CDS 2 2026 and 394 vacancies under NDA 2 2026. Both examinations are scheduled to be conducted on September 13, 2026.

UPSC CDS 2 2026 Vacancy Details

Candidates interested in joining the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA) can apply through the CDS 2 recruitment process.

The examination aims to fill 451 positions across various defence academies and training institutions.

Direct Link To UPSC CDS 2 Application 2026

UPSC NDA 2 2026 Recruitment

The NDA & Naval Academy Examination (II) 2026 offers 394 vacancies for eligible candidates aspiring to join the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy.

Applicants must complete the online registration process before the extended deadline to be considered for the examination.

Direct Link To NDA 2 Application Form 2026

How to Apply for UPSC NDA 2 and CDS 2 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to submit their application forms:

• Visit the official UPSC online application portal.

• Click on the login option available on the homepage.

• Sign in using any of the available methods, including Mobile Number and OTP, URN and Password, or Email ID and Password.

• After logging in, navigate to the "Apply for Examinations" section.

• A list of active examination notifications will appear on the screen.

• Select either CDS 2 2026 or NDA 2 2026, depending on your eligibility and preference.

• Fill in all required personal, educational, and communication details.

• Upload the necessary documents and photographs as instructed.

• Pay the application fee, if applicable.

• Review the details carefully and submit the application form.

• Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues on the portal.

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