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UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination twice every year, attracting numerous candidates. The notification for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 has been officially released. The online application process for UPSC CDS II 2025 commenced on May 28, 2025. Candidates interested in applying for the UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 can now proceed to fill out the online application form.
For comprehensive study materials, notes, and previous year question papers for the UPSC CDS exam, you can visit PSC Notes.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: May 28, 2025
- Last Date for Application: June 20, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: June 20, 2025
- Exam Date: September 14, 2025
- Admit Card Release: September 2025 (Expected)
- Written Result: To be notified later
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: ₹200/-
- SC, ST: ₹0/-
- Female Candidates (All Categories): ₹0/-
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment modes.
Age Limit
The age limit for UPSC CDS II 2025 recruitment is calculated as on July 01, 2025.
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per the UPSC CDS II Recruitment Rules.
To check your eligibility based on age, you can use the Age Calculator.
Note: Specific age criteria may vary slightly depending on the academy. Refer to the official notification for detailed age eligibility for each post.
Vacancy Details
A total of 453 vacancies have been announced for UPSC CDS II 2025 across various academies:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): 26 Posts
- Air Force Academy (AFA): 32 Posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): 295 Posts
Educational Qualification
The required educational qualifications for each post are as follows:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized University or Institution.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Candidates must possess an Engineering Degree in a relevant trade from a recognized University or Institution.
- Air Force Academy (AFA): Candidates must have a Graduation Degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognized University or Institution.
- Officers Training Academy (OTA): Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized University or Institution.
Candidates are advised to thoroughly read the official notification for complete details on educational eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for UPSC CDS II 2025 through the official UPSC website.
- Visit the official UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/
- Navigate to the “Apply Online” section.
- If you are a new user, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process first.
- After OTR, proceed to fill out the online application form for CDS II 2025.
- Fill in all required details, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
The online application link is available until the last date, June 20, 2025.
Mode of Selection
The selection process for UPSC CDS II 2025 typically involves the following
stages:- Written Examination
- Interview (SSB – Services Selection Board)
- Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the SSB interview.
Important Links
- Apply Online (Registration/Login) (Link usually goes to the application portal)
- One Time Registration (OTR)
- Download Official Notification (Link usually goes to the notifications page)
- Official UPSC Website