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UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Recruitment 2025 Exam Date and Admit Card Released for 453 Posts, Check Now
UPSC CDS II Exam Date & Admit Card 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the UPSC CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 on 4 September 2025 at its official website upsc.gov.in.
Candidates appearing for the CDS 2 Exam 2025, scheduled to be held on 14 September 2025 at various centers across India, can download their hall ticket once it is available.
Applicants who have successfully registered for the exam must log in to the official website to download their CDS 2 Admit Card 2025. The admit card will be available only in online mode and must be carried to the exam center.
UPSC CDS II 2025 Important Dates
- Apply Online Start Date : 28 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply : 20 June 2025
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 20 June 2025
- Correction / Edit Form : 7 July to 9 July 2025
- Admit Card Date : 04 September 2025
- Exam Date : 14 September 2025
- Result Date : October 2025
UPSC CDS II 2025 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 200/-
- SC / ST / Female : Rs. 0/-
- Mode of Payment : Online
UPSC CDS II 2025 Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 20 Years
- Maximum Age : 24 Years
- For Post Wise Details Read Notification.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
UPSC CDS II 2025 Educational Qualification
- For IMA & OTA : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream.
- For Naval Academy : Bachelor Degree in Engineering .
- For Airforce : Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math in 10+2 Level
UPSC CDS II 2025 Vacancy Total : 453 Post
| Post Name | Total Post | |
| Indian Military Academy IMA | 100 | |
| Air Force Academy | 32 | |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 | |
| Officers Training Academy OTA | 295 | |
UPSC CDS II 2025 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC CDS II 2025 Exam Pattern
- All questions will be objective type.
- There is a penalty of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
For IMA, INA, AFA:
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
For OTA (Men & Women):
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
How to Download UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2025
- Go to the official UPSC website – www.upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “Admit Cards” section.
- Choose the relevant examination name (NDA or CDS).
- Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.
UPSC CDS II 2025 Download Exam Date Notice & Admit Card Link
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Correction / Edit Form | Click Here |
| Download Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
