UPSC CDS-II Exam 2025 Notification Out

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), through Examination Notice No. 11/2025.CDS-II dated 28.05.2025, has introduced a new Online Application Portal for registration and submission of application forms for a total of 453 posts. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree or a Degree in Engineering are eligible to apply online.

UPSC CDS-II Exam 2025 Recruitment

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a career notification on its official website, upsc.gov.in, for the recruitment of 453 posts through the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination-II, 2025. Online applications start on 28.05.2025 and will remain open until 17.06.2025.

UPSC CDS-II Exam 2025 Details

Important Dates
  • Notification Date: 28.05.2025
  • Application Start Date: 28.05.2025
  • Application Last Date: 17.06.2025

Application Fee
  • Candidates (except Female/SC/ST) must pay a Rs. 200 fees via credit/debit card, UPI, or internet banking.

Age Limit (CDS-II 2025)
  • IMA: Unmarried males born 02/07/2002 – 01/07/2007.
  • Naval Academy: Unmarried males born 02/07/2002 – 01/07/2007.
  • Air Force Academy: 20–24 yrs (02/07/2002 – 01/07/2006); with CPL up to 26 yrs (02/07/2000 – 01/07/2006).
  • OTA (Men SSC): Unmarried males born 02/07/2001 – 01/07/2007.
  • OTA (Women SSC Non-Tech): Unmarried/issueless widows/divorcees born 02/07/2001 – 01/07/2007.

Vacancy Details

Name of the Course

No. of Posts

Indian Military Academy, Dehradun - 161st Course (July 2026)

100 (13 for NCC ‘C’ Army Wing)

Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - Executive Branch/Hydro (July 2026)

26 (6 for NCC ‘C’ Naval Wing, 2 for Hydro)

Air Force Academy, Hyderabad - 220 F(P) Course (July 2026)

32 (3 for NCC ‘C’ Air Wing)

Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai - 124th SSC Men (NT) Course (Oct 2026)

276

Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai - 124th SSC Women (NT) Course (Oct 2026)

01

Qualification
  • IMA & OTA: Any Degree from a recognized university
  • Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering.
  • Air Force Academy: Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.

How to Apply?

UPSC CDS-II 2025 – Quick Apply Steps:

  • Check eligibility from the official notification PDF.
  • Apply online at upsconline.nic.in.
  • Fill out the form carefully.
  • Upload documents (education, ID, etc.).
  • Pay fee (if applicable).
  • Download & print the application form.

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