The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the CDS II 2025 Notification on May 28, 2025 . This examination is conducted to recruit candidates into prestigious branches of the Indian Armed Forces, including IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA . If you aspire to become an officer in the defense forces, this is a golden opportunity. Here is everything you need to know about the CDS 2 2025 exam – eligibility, important dates, how to apply, syllabus, vacancies, and more.
CDS II 2025 Overview
Particulars
Details
Exam Name
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Level
National
Mode of Exam
Offline (Pen and Paper)
Selection Process
Written Exam + SSB Interview + Medical Exam
Official Website
upsconline.nic.in
Important Dates For CDS II 2025
Event
Date
Notification Release
May 28, 2025
Application Start
May 28, 2025
Last Date to Apply
June 17, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
June 17, 2025
Exam Date
September 14, 2025
Admit Card Release
First week of September 2025
CDS II 2025 Vacancy Details
Academy
Course
Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
157th (DE) Course – July 2026
100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)
Course – July 2026
26
Air Force Academy (AFA)
Pre-Flying Training Course – July 2026
32
Officers’ Training Academy (Men)
120th SSC (NT) – Oct 2026
276
Officers’ Training Academy (Women)
34th SSC (NT) – Oct 2026
19
Total
453
Eligibility Criteria For CDS II 2025
Nationality
Citizen of India or subject of Nepal/Bhutan
Tibetan refugees who came before January 1, 1962
Persons of Indian origin from select countries (with intent to permanently settle in India)
Age Limit (as on July 1, 2026)
Academy
Age
Marital Status
IMA
20 – 24 years
Unmarried Male
INA
20 – 24 years
Unmarried Male
AFA
20 – 24 years
Unmarried Male
OTA (Men)
20 – 25 years
Unmarried Male
OTA (Women)
20 – 25 years
Unmarried Female
Educational Qualification
IMA & OTA : Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.INA : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.AFA : Bachelor’s degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 OR Bachelor of Engineering.
Application Fee For CDS II 2025
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹200
SC / ST / Female
Exempted
Payment Modes: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit Cards) or Offline via SBI Challan
CDS II 2025 Exam Pattern
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
Note: Negative marking is applicable for wrong answers.
Selection Process For CDS II 2025
Written Examination
SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
How to Apply for CDS II 2025?
Visit the official website: upsconline.nic.in
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
Login and click on the “CDS II 2025” link.
Fill out the online application form with valid details.
Upload a recent photo, signature, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Review your application and click “Submit”.
Take a printout for future use.
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