UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025 under Examination Notice No. 11/2025.CDS-II, dated 28th May 2025. This recruitment offers a golden opportunity for eligible unmarried graduates to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) through this prestigious examination. The last date to apply online is 17th June 2025.
This notification includes admission to various courses scheduled to begin in 2026. Interested candidates must apply through the new UPSC Online Application Portal at https://upsconline.nic.in and ensure they meet all eligibility conditions. The exam will be held on 14th September 2025 across various centers in India.
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| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification No. | 11/2025.CDS-II |
| Total Vacancies | 453 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Exam Date | 14th September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | One week before the exam |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28th May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17th June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | 14th September 2025 |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | October 2025 |
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹200/- |
| SC/ST/Female | Exempted |
| Course | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 | Degree from a recognized university |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 | Degree in Engineering |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 | Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or B.E. |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA – Men) | 276 | Degree from a recognized university |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA – Women) | 19 | Degree from a recognized university |
The selection process includes:
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 |
All questions will be objective type. There is a penalty of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
Eligible candidates must apply online via https://upsconline.nic.in before 17th June 2025. Candidates must complete the new Universal Registration and Common Application Form, upload documents, and submit the application fee. No correction facility will be provided after submission. Use of Aadhaar as ID is strongly recommended for ease of verification.
| UPSC CDS II EXAM DATE | NOTICE |
| UPSC CDS II- 2025 Official Notification (PDF) | Notification |
| UPSC CDS II -2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
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