UPSC CDS II Examination 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has Released the Latest Notification for the 453 Post of Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025. Eligible Candidates Can Apply for the UPSC CDS II Examination 2025-26 From the Official Website @upsc.gov.in, Starting From 28th May 2025. All the Important Details Regarding UPSC CDS II Exam 2025 are Provided Below.
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UPSC CDS II Examination 2025 - Overview
| OVERVIEW | |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Last Date | 17-06-2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 453 Posts |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | UPSC CDS Exam |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | @upsc.gov.in |
| More Govt. Jobs | Click Here |
| Join Groups | Telegram | WhatsApp |
UPSC CDS II Examination 2025 Vacancy Details
Exam Name: Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025
No. of Post: 453 Posts
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Air Force Academy | 26 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | 124, Men 276 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai | 124 Women 19 |
| Total | 453 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🎯Eligibility Based on Date of Birth:
1. Indian Military Academy (IMA)
- Eligibility: Unmarried male candidates
- Date of Birth: Born between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2007 (both dates inclusive)
2. Indian Naval Academy
- Eligibility: Unmarried male candidates
- Date of Birth: Born between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2007 (both dates inclusive)
3. Air Force Academy
- Eligibility: Candidates aged 20 to 24 years as on 1st July 2026
Date of Birth: Born between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2006
- Note: For candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India), the upper age limit is relaxed up to 26 years, i.e., born between 2nd July 2000 and 1st July 2006
4. Officers' Training Academy (SSC Course for Men)
- Eligibility: Unmarried male candidates
- Date of Birth: Born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2007
5. Officers' Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)
Eligibility:
(i) Unmarried women
(ii) Issueless widows who have not remarried
(iii) Issueless divorcees (must possess divorce documents and have not remarried)
Date of Birth: Born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2007
🎓 Educational Qualification:
1. Indian Military Academy (IMA): A degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
2. Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai: A degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
3. Indian Naval Academy: A degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
4. Air Force Academy: A degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level Or A Bachelor of Engineering degree.
💰 Application Fee:
- General Candidates: Rs.200/- Rupees
- OBC Candidates: Rs.200/- Rupees
- ST Candidates: No Application Fee
- SC Candidates: No Application Fee
- Female Candidates: No Application Fee
Payment Mode: Candidates can Pay their Examination Fees through an Online Payment Gateway. Candidates should have any one of the Following Option to Make the Online Payment - Debit Card, Credit Card, Net banking or UPI.
UPSC CDS 1 Exam Pattern 2025
(A)For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:- English, Duration- 2 Hours – Maximum Marks 100
- General knowledge, Duration- 2 Hours- Maximum Marks 100
- Elementary Mathematics, Duration-2 Hours- Maximum Marks 100
(B) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:- English , Duration- 2 Hours & Maximum Marks 100
- General Knowledge , Duration: 2 Hours – Maximum Marks 100
- Maximum marks allotted to the written exam and the interviews will be equal for each course
Physical Details:-- Height-162.5 cms
- Leg length-99 cmc (Minimum), 120 cms(Maximum)
- Thigh Length-64 Cms.(Maximum)
- Sitting height-81.5 Cms (Minimum),96 cms(Maximum)
- English, Duration- 2 Hours – Maximum Marks 100
- General knowledge, Duration- 2 Hours- Maximum Marks 100
- Elementary Mathematics, Duration-2 Hours- Maximum Marks 100
- English , Duration- 2 Hours & Maximum Marks 100
- General Knowledge , Duration: 2 Hours – Maximum Marks 100
- Maximum marks allotted to the written exam and the interviews will be equal for each course
- Height-162.5 cms
- Leg length-99 cmc (Minimum), 120 cms(Maximum)
- Thigh Length-64 Cms.(Maximum)
- Sitting height-81.5 Cms (Minimum),96 cms(Maximum)
How to Apply for UPSC CDS Examination?
Interested and Eligible Candidates can Online Apply for UPSC CDS II Examination 2025 By Visiting the Official Recruitment Portal. They Can Follow the Steps Given Below.
Step-1: Scroll Down, Go to the Important Web-Links Section.
Step-2: Click on the 'Online Application Link' From Link
Step-3: A New Web Page will Open.
Step-4: Upload Your Passport Size Photograph and Signature and Other required Documents.
Step-5: Pay the Application Fee as Per Your Category and Finally Click on the Submit Button.
Step-6: Don't Forget to Take the Print of the Submitted Application Form.
Important Dates of UPSC CDS Examination 2025
The Union Public Service Commission Exam Notification Will be Released on 28th May 2025, and the Dates for the Online Application Starting Form 28th May 2025, and the Last Date for the Online Application Form is 17th June 2025.
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Apply Online | 28-05-2025 |
| Closing Date of Apply Online | 17-06-2025 |
| Admit Card Release Dates | Update Soon |
| Exam Dates | 14-09-2025 |
| Result Release Date | Update Soon |
| Document Verification | Update Soon |
| Final Result | Update Soon |
Important Web-Links for UPSC CDS Exam 2025
The Online Application Procedure has been implemented From 28th May 2025 and will Last Till 17th June 2025. To avoid any minute obstacles, Candidates should register Themselves quickly From the Official Website. You can also prefer the Direct Link for UPSC CDS II Examination 2025 Given in this Section to ease out Your Application Process.
| IMPORTANT WEB-LINKS | |
|---|---|
| ✅ Official Website Link | Click Here |
| ✅ WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| ✅ Full Notification | Click Here |
| ✅ Join Telegram Group | Click Here |
| ✅ Online Application Link | Click Here |