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CDS II 2026

UPSC · Current official cycle

Official CDS II 2026 cycle. UPSC published the notification on 20 May 2026; the written examination was held on 13 September 2026 and applications closed on 11 June 2026. The UPSC examination page is the controlling source.

At a glance

QualificationBachelor’s degree; academy-specific subject requirements apply
Age19–25 years
Vacancies451 notified
Exam / cycle13 September 2026
ApplicationApplication closed · 11 June 2026, 6:00 PM
Pay / outcomeLevel 10 ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 + applicable MSP

Eligibility

Education: Bachelor’s degree; academy-specific subject requirements apply

Age: 19–25 years; category/post-specific relaxation may apply.

Categories: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS

Student shortcut: Exact eligibility, age, vacancies, fees and dates change with each recruitment cycle. Open the latest official notification before applying.

Syllabus & exam pattern

Status: Official-source structured syllabus · Verified: 2026-09-27

English

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Usage
  • Comprehension
  • Sentence arrangement
  • Error detection

General Knowledge

  • Current affairs
  • History
  • Geography
  • Polity
  • Economy
  • General science
  • Defence awareness

Elementary Mathematics

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Statistics
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Syllabus is exam-specific and can change by notification/cycle. The linked authority document remains the controlling source.

How to apply — simple student checklist

1NotificationLatest official notice kholo2EligibilityQualification + age + category check karo3DatesLast date, fee & correction window dekho4DocumentsPhoto, signature, ID & certificates ready rakho5ApplySirf official application portal use karo6SaveForm, receipt & notification PDF save karo
  1. Open the latest official notification and read the eligibility section.
  2. Confirm qualification, age cut-off, category relaxation and post-specific conditions.
  3. Check application dates, fee, correction window and the official application portal.
  4. Keep the required photo, signature, ID and qualification/category documents ready in the format specified in the notice.
  5. Fill the form only on the linked official portal; review every field before final submission.
  6. Download/save the submitted application, fee receipt and notification PDF.
  7. Later, use SarkariPrep's notification feed to find admit-card, answer-key, result and next-stage updates.
Important: SarkariPrep easy guide deta hai, lekin final rule hamesha latest official notification ka hai.

Preparation roadmap

01 · UnderstandRead the latest notification and map every eligibility condition.02 · BuildTurn the verified syllabus and PYQs into a topic-wise study plan.03 · PracticeUse sectional tests, full mocks and mistake analysis.04 · ReviseTrack weak topics, accuracy, speed and repeated PYQ concepts.05 · TrackMonitor official admit card, answer key, result and next stage.

Official source — ek jagah sab kuch

Confusion ho to pehle Latest notification kholo. Wahi vacancy, eligibility, age, dates, fees aur exam rules ka final reference hai.

Data status: Officially verified current cycle

Last official source check: 2026-09-27

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