CDS 2 2026 Application Form Out, Apply Online Link Active

CDS 2 2026 Application Form

The CDS 2 2026 Apply Online link has been activated by UPSC on 20 May 2026 on the official website, upsconline.nic.in. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR), fill in personal and educational details, upload documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline.

Candidates are advised to apply early because exam centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis. Incorrect details or invalid document uploads may lead to rejection during verification.

CDS 2 2026 Important Dates

CDS 2 2026 Apply Online Link

The CDS 2 2026 Apply Online link is now active on the official UPSC portal. Candidates must complete the online application process only through upsconline.nic.in. No offline application form will be accepted.

CDS 2 2026 Apply Online Link – Active

Official Websites:

• upsc.gov.in

• upsconline.nic.in

How to Fill CDS 2 2026 Application Form

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process below to complete the CDS 2 2026 registration successfully.

Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

• Visit upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in

• Click on “One-Time Registration (OTR)”

• Register using mobile number and email ID

• Verify OTP and create login credentials

Step 2: Fill CDS 2 Application Form

• Login using OTR credentials

• Select “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026”

• Enter personal, educational, and communication details

• Select academy preferences carefully

Step 3: Upload Documents

Upload:

• Passport-size photograph

• Signature

• Valid Photo ID proof

Step 4: Pay CDS Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹200

• Female/SC/ST Candidates: Exempted

Payment Modes:

• UPI

• Debit Card

• Credit Card

• Net Banking

Step 5: Submit Form

• Preview all details carefully

• Submit the application form

• Download confirmation page for future reference

Documents Required for CDS 2 2026 Application Form

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the CDS application process:

• Class 10th Certificate

• Class 12th Certificate

• Graduation Marksheet

• Aadhaar Card

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size Photograph

• Signature

• Photo Identity Proof

CDS 2 2026 Application Fee

The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

CDS 2 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy nationality, age limit, marital status, and educational qualification requirements before applying.

CDS Nationality

The candidate must be:

• A Citizen of India, or

• A Subject of Nepal/Bhutan

CDS Age Limit & Marital Status

CDS Educational Qualification

CDS 2 2026 Exam Date

UPSC will conduct the CDS 2 2026 written examination on 13 September 2026 across multiple exam centres in offline mode.