Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II

CDS 2 · 2026

Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II is a national-level defence recruitment exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). This hub provides complete details of CDS 2 including notification, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, previous year question papers (PYQs), cutoff, and free mock tests. Use this page as your preparation hub to practice effectively, track your performance, and improve your chances of joining the Indian Armed Forces.