UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from 28 May 2025 to 17 June 2025.
Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification to check details such as eligibility criteria, available posts, selection process, age limit, pay scale, and other important information.
UPSC CDS II 2025 Important Dates
- Apply Online Start Date : 28/05/2025
- Last Date to Apply : 17/06/2025
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 17/06/2025
- Correction Date : To be released
- Exam Date : 14/09/2025
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 |
UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
How to Apply for UPSC CDS II 2025
- Eligible candidates should apply online through the official website: https://upsconline.nic.in before 17th June 2025.
- Applicants must complete the Universal Registration and fill out the Common Application Form. Make sure to upload all required documents and pay the application fee as per the instructions.
- No changes or corrections will be allowed after the final submission.
- It is strongly recommended to use your Aadhaar Card for identity verification to ensure a smooth application process.
