Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam II 2025 (CDS II 2025)
About- The Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II, 2025 is a national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment into the Indian Armed Forces. The exam is scheduled for September 14, 2025, and the official notification is expected to be released on May 28, 2025.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam II 2025 (CDS II 2025)
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| Posted on: | 27.05.2025 |
Important Dates
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| Application started on: | 28.05.2025 |
| Last Date of Apply Online: | 20.06.2025- Extended |
| Last Date of Fee Payment: | 20.06.2025 |
| Date of Exam: | 14.09.2025 |
| Admit Card Available: | 05.09.2025 |
Application Fee
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| Gen/OBS/EWS: | 200/- |
| SC/ST/Female: | 0/- |
| Mode of payment: | UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E Challan Offline Fee Mode Only |
| Age Limit |
| Minimum Age: | 20 Years (Post wise) |
| Maximum Age: | 24 Years (Post wise) |
| | Kindly see the Full Notification (given below) for Age Relaxation details. |
In detail:
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
- Unmarried male candidates only
- Date of birth: Between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2007 (inclusive)
Indian Naval Academy
- Unmarried male candidates only
- Date of birth: Between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2007 (inclusive)
Air Force Academy
- Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st July 2026
- Date of birth: Between 2nd July 2002 and 1st July 2006
- Relaxation:
- For candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India)
- Age limit: Up to 26 years
- Date of birth: Between 2nd July 2000 and 1st July 2006
- Marital Status:
- Candidates below 25 years must be unmarried
- Marriage not permitted during training
- Married candidates aged 25 years or above may apply but:
- Will not be provided married accommodation
- Cannot live with family during training
Officers' Training Academy (SSC Course for Men)
- Unmarried male candidates only
- Date of birth: Between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2007 (inclusive)
Officers' Training Academy (SSC Women Non-Technical Course)
- Eligible candidates:
- Unmarried women
- Issueless widows (not remarried)
- Issueless divorcees (not remarried, with valid divorce documents)
- Date of birth: Between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2007 (inclusive)
Vacancy Details Total- 453/- Posts |
| Name of the Post | Qualification |
Indian Military Academy( IMA) 100 Posts | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. |
Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26 Posts | Graduation in Engineering from a recognized university. |
Air Force Academy 32 Posts | Bachelor’s degree (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering |
Officers Training Academy (OTA) 276 Posts | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. |
OTA Women 19 Posts | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. |
Exam Pattern
- For IMA, INA, and AFA:
- English: 100 marks
- General Knowledge: 120 marks
- Elementary Mathematics: 100 marks
- Total: 300 marks
For OTA:
- English: 100 marks
- General Knowledge: 100 marks
- Total: 200 marks
Marking Scheme: One mark for each correct answer; one-third mark deducted for each wrong answer.
How to Apply:
- Application Mode:
- Instructions:
- Read the General Instructions, Profile/Module-wise Instructions, and Document Upload Instructions before filling the form.
- Submission Requirements:
- Candidates must provide correct details and upload supporting documents (e.g., date of birth, education).
- Incomplete applications or missing documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- No Changes Allowed:
- No request for preference changes or form corrections will be accepted after submission and closure of the application window.
- Responsibility of Accuracy:
- Candidates must fill in details carefully and accurately.
- UPSC will not entertain queries or corrections post-submission.
- Government Employees:
- Candidates in government service, including Armed Forces, PSUs, etc., must apply online and inform their Head of Office/Department in writing.
- Armed Forces Candidates:
- Must inform their Commanding Officer in writing.
- Also required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the SSB interview.
- Employer Objection:
- If the Commission receives a communication from the employer withholding permission, the application may be rejected.
- Application Fee:
- Applications without the prescribed fee (unless fee remission is claimed) or incomplete applications will be rejected without appeal.
- No Certificate Submission at Application Stage:
- Do not submit certificates (age, qualification, caste, fee remission) at the application stage.
- Eligibility Compliance:
- Ensure that all eligibility conditions are met before applying.
- Provisional Admission:
- Admission to written exam and interview is provisional and subject to eligibility verification at any stage.
- Candidature Cancellation:
- If at any stage it is found that the candidate does not meet eligibility criteria, the candidature will be cancelled.
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