NDA & CDS 2026 — Current Affairs, Exam Date & Vacancy

NDA 2 and CDS 2 2026 written exams are on 13 September 2026. Track vacancy and exam-date facts here, and revise General Knowledge with the same free daily current-affairs PDF used by defence-exam aspirants across India.

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UPSC NDA 2 2026 is recruiting for 394 posts (Army, Navy, Air Force, Naval Academy — 158th NDA / 120th INA course); the written exam is on 13 September 2026. UPSC CDS 2 2026 is recruiting for 451 tentative vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA and OTA, with its written exam on the same day, 13 September 2026. Both are conducted by UPSC — verify live status at upsc.gov.in.

NDA & CDS 2026 at a Glance

Current cycle status for both UPSC-run defence entry exams.

NDA 2 2026 (158th/120th Course)

394 vacancies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Naval Academy)
Applications: 20 May – 11 June 2026
Written exam: 13 September 2026 (Sunday)
Maths: 10:00–12:30 · GAT: 2:00–4:30
Eligibility: unmarried candidates who cleared/are appearing Class 12

CDS 2 2026 (IMA/INA/AFA/OTA)

451 tentative vacancies across 4 academies
Applications: 20 May – 11 June 2026
Written exam: 13 September 2026 (Sunday)
3 shifts: English, GK, Elementary Maths
300 marks (IMA/INA/AFA) · 200 marks (OTA)

Figures and dates tracked from official UPSC notifications for NDA 2 and CDS 2 2026; always confirm the latest admit-card and exam-day details on upsc.gov.in, since shift timings and centre allotments can be revised.

Why Current Affairs Matter for NDA & CDS

The General Knowledge paper in CDS and the General Ability Test in NDA both carry a heavy current-affairs load — defence, national and international news, alongside static GK.

Section	What it tests	How the free daily PDF helps
CDS – General Knowledge	Current affairs, Polity, History, Geography, Economy, basic Science	Daily current-affairs and static-GK pointers, syllabus-tagged
NDA – General Ability Test (Part B)	Current affairs, general knowledge, basic science and social studies	Same daily coverage; consistent with NDA’s GK section
Elementary Mathematics (both)	Class 10–12 level Maths	Not covered by the daily PDF — pair with a dedicated Maths practice set

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from NDA and CDS 2026 aspirants.

What is the UPSC NDA 2 2026 exam date?

The UPSC NDA 2 2026 written examination is scheduled for 13 September 2026 (Sunday), with Mathematics from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the General Ability Test from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

How many vacancies are there in NDA 2 2026?

UPSC NDA 2 2026 has been notified for 394 vacancies across the Army, Navy and Air Force wings and the Naval Academy, under the 158th NDA and 120th Indian Naval Academy courses.

What is the UPSC CDS 2 2026 exam date?

UPSC CDS 2 2026 is also scheduled for 13 September 2026, the same day as NDA 2, in three shifts covering English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.

How many vacancies are there in CDS 2 2026?

CDS 2 2026 has 451 tentative vacancies across the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy; the number is subject to change per the official notification.

When did applications for NDA 2 and CDS 2 2026 close?

The application window for both NDA 2 and CDS 2 2026 ran from 20 May to 11 June 2026 (extended from the original 9 June deadline).

Is there a free daily current affairs PDF for NDA/CDS aspirants?

Yes. Aspirant’s Chronicle publishes a free daily current-affairs PDF by 7 AM IST covering the news relevant to the CDS General Knowledge paper and the NDA General Ability Test.

What is the selection process after the NDA/CDS written exam?

Candidates who clear the written exam cut-off are called for an SSB (Services Selection Board) interview, followed by a medical examination, before the final merit list.

What is the official website for NDA and CDS notifications?

Both exams are conducted by the Union Public Service Commission; official notifications, admit cards and results are published on upsc.gov.in.

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