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UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II) 2025 (453 Vacancies)

Starts 28 May, 2025
Last date 20 Jun, 2025

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Short Information

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from 28 May to 20 June, 2025. Please refer to the notification for details on eligibility, positions, selection process, age limits, pay scale, and other information.

Important Dates

10
Application Start Date
28 May, 2025
Last Date For Applying Online
20 June, 2025
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
20 June, 2025
Dates For Details Correction in Filled Application Form
07-09 July, 2025
Exam Date
14 September, 2025
Admit Card For Exam
04 September, 2025
Written Exam Result Available
09 October, 2025
Final Final Result (Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy) Available
30 March, 2026
Final Result Officers Training Academy (OTA) Available
07 August, 2026
Marks Release Date
21 August, 2026

Application Fee

3
General / OBC Category Candidates
200 Rs./-
SC / ST Category Candidates
0 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Age Limit & Eligibility

3
Minimum Age
20 Years (As on 01 July, 2025)
Maximum Age
24 Years (As on 01 July, 2025)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules

Vacancy Details

453 posts
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II) 2025 : Vacancy Details
Post NameNo. Of Post

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

100

Air Force Academy

32

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

26

Officers Training Academy (OTA)

295
Total
453

 How to Fill CDS II 2025 Online Form

  • Photo Instruction : The photo of the candidate should not be more than 10 days old, the name of the candidate and the date of taking the photo should be written on the photo.
  • One Time Registration OTR : One Time Registration System is implemented in UPSC, hence to apply for CDS II, the candidate must have OTR, those who do not have it, should apply only after registering a new OTR.
  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Issued Combined Defence Academy CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Notification and Invited Online Application Form for the UPCS CDS II Recruitment 2025. Candidate Can Apply Online for 28 May, 2025 to 20 June, 2025.
  • Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the UPSC CDS II Recruitment Application Form in UPSC Latest Defence Vacancies 2024.
  • Kindly Check and College the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
  • Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
  • Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
  • If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
  • Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 : Eligibility Criteria 
  • For IMA & OTA: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
  • For Naval Academy: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • For Air Force: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream, but should have studied Physics and Math in 10+2.
  • For more details read the official notification before applying.
How To Check & Download UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2025 
  • Go to UPSC’s official website – Open the Union Public Service Commission’s portal.
  • Open the Admit Card Section – On the homepage, click on the “Admit Cards (E-Admit Card for Various Examinations)” tab.
  • Select CDS II 2025 Admit Card – Find and click on the link for “Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025 Admit Card”.
  • Read Instructions – A page with exam instructions will appear. Read them carefully and click on “Yes” or “Proceed”.
  • Login using credentials – You can log in through either option:
  • Registration ID (generated at the time of application), OR
  • Roll Number (if already allotted).
    Then, enter your Date of Birth and the Captcha code.
  • Submit details – After entering correct details, click on the “Submit” button.
  • View & Download Admit Card – Your UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2025 will appear on the screen.
  • Save & Print – Download the PDF copy and take at least 2-3 printouts for exam day use.
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 : Mode Of Selection 
  • Written Test
  • SSB Interview

Age Limit & Eligibility

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