UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2025 – Apply Online



UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2025 – Apply Online

Post Date / Last Update: 27 May 2025 | 11:12 AM
Exam Conducted By: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in


Short Information:

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. Please read the full notification for eligibility criteria, selection process, important dates, age limits, and application guidelines.


Important Dates:

Event Date
Application Start 28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply 17 June 2025
Last Date to Pay Fee 17 June 2025
Application Correction Window As per schedule
Examination Date 14 September 2025
Admit Card Release Before Exam

Application Fee:

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-

  • SC / ST / Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
    Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.


Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

  • Indian Military Academy (IMA) / Officers Training Academy (OTA): Bachelor's Degree in any stream.

  • Indian Naval Academy (INA): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

  • Air Force Academy (AFA): Bachelor's Degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR Engineering Degree.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025):

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years

  • Maximum Age: 24 Years
    (Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC rules)


Vacancy Details: (To Be Announced)

Post Name Total Vacancies
Indian Military Academy (IMA) To be notified
Indian Naval Academy (INA) To be notified
Air Force Academy (AFA) To be notified
Officers Training Academy (OTA) To be notified

How to Apply for UPSC CDS II 2025:

  1. Visit the UPSC Online Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in

  2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.

  3. Login using OTR credentials and apply for CDS II Exam 2025.

  4. Fill out the application form carefully. Upload scanned documents: photograph, signature, and ID proof.

  5. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

  6. Submit the application and take a printout of the final confirmation page for your records.


Important Links:

Description Link
Apply Online (Active from 28 May 2025) Click Here
OTR Registration Register Now
Download Official Notification (Active from 28 May 2025) Download PDF
Syllabus PDF Click Here
UPSC Official Website Visit Now






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