| Name of Post: | UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2025: Apply Online for 453 Posts |
| Post Date / Update: | 28 May 2025 | 08:15 PM |
| Short Information : | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025 for a total of 453 vacancies. This includes courses in the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academies. Interested candidates can apply online from 28 May 2025 to 17 June 2025 through the new UPSC Online Application Portal. |
Examination Notice Number: 11/2025.CDS-II, The Union Public Service Commission is introducing a new Online Application Portal for registration and filling up the application form online. The portal has four modules, three of which namely, Account Creation, Universal Registration, and Common Application Form are common to all examination applications and can be filled anytime by the candidate while the fourth module is examination-specific and can be filled during the time period allowed in the notification of an examination. Applicants are required to apply online by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in.
UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment 2025 Overview
Union Public Service Commission Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment 2025
UPSC CDS II Exam 2025: Short Details of Notification
Examination Notice Number: 11/2025.CDS-II
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| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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| Application Begin: 28 May 2025 Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 17 June 2025 Last Date for Complete Form: 17 June 2025 Exam Date: 14 September 2025 Admit Card Available: September 2025 (Expected) | General / OBC / EWS: 200/- SC / ST / PH / Female: 00/- Pay the Exam Fee Through a Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Mode Only. |
| UPSC Combined Defence Services CDS II Recruitment 2025: Age Limit as of 01/07/2026 |
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| Minimum Age: 20 Years Maximum Age: Male: 24 Years Female: 24 Years Age Relaxation: As per UPSC CDS II Examination Rules (Examination Notice Number: 11/2025.CDS-II). |
| UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2025 Vacancy Details Total: 453 posts |
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| General Recruitment: 453 Posts For more complete information, please read the UPSC CDS II Notification. |
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II Eligibility & Vacancy 2025 Details
| Post Name | Total | UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala | 26 | Degree in Engineering |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 | Bachelor’s Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 level or B.E./B.Tech |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai – Men | 276 | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai – Women | 19 | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University |
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2025: Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| UR | BC | EBC | BC Female | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 453 |
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2025 Qualifying Marks
Not Apply in this Exam
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Medical Examination
Steps for Online Application:
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete the Universal Registration & Common Application Form
- Fill in the CDS II Exam-specific module
- Upload photo, signature, and ID proof
- Submit and download a copy for reference
Note – Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying online.
Exam Pattern
For IMA, INA, AFA:
- English – 100 Marks
- General Knowledge – 100 Marks
- Elementary Mathematics – 100 Marks
- Total – 300 Marks
For OTA:
- English – 100 Marks
- General Knowledge – 100 Marks
- Total – 200 Marks
Negative Marking: Yes (1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer)
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Download Admit Card | Admit Card |
| Result | Result Link |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Join The GovAdmit Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
Note: Interested candidates are advised to read the full notification before applying online. For full syllabus, physical standards, and exam instructions, refer to the official notification PDF available on the UPSC website.
