UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Notification Out: UPSC has released a notification for the Cds II examination. UPSC has released the notification on its official website. Interested candidates can apply between May 28, 2025, and June 17, 2025. Interested candidates who want to become officers in the Indian Army can apply on the official website. Before applying for the position, candidates should read the complete notification and verify their eligibility. In this post, we are sharing complete notification details.
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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Notification
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification Release Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Application End Date | 17 June 2025 |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Eligibility |
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| Age Limit |
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| Exam Pattern |
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| Selection Process | Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical Examination |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Post Category | Recruitment |
| Last Updated | 28 May 2025 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 June 2025 |
| Correction/Edit Form | As Per Schedule |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Soon |
| Note | Confirm on UPSC website |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹200/- |
| SC/ST | ₹0/- |
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card/Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPSC Rules |
| Status |
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| Available Soon |
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | — |
| Air Force Academy | — |
| Indian Naval Academy | — |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | — |
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IMA & OTA | Bachelor’s degree in any stream |
| Indian Naval Academy | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering |
| Air Force Academy | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with Physics and Math at 10+2 level |
How to toill Out the UPSC CDS II Online Form 2025?
Here is the complete process toply for the UPSC CDS II online form:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR) | |
| 1.1 | Visit the UPSC OTR Portal |
| 1.2 | Click on “New Registration.” |
| 1.3 | Enter basic details: Name, DOB, Gender, Mobile Number, Email ID |
| 1.4 | Verify using OTP sent to registered mobile/email |
| 1.5 | Create a password to complete the OTR process |
| Step 2: Fill the Application Form | |
| 2.1 | Log in to the UPSC Online Application Portal |
| 2.2 | Click “Apply Online” and choose “Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025.” |
| 2.3 | The form is divided into Part I and Part II |
| Part I Registration | |
| 2.4 | Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and academy/branch preferences |
| 2.5 | Choose your preferred exam center |
| Part II Registration | |
| 2.6 | Upload scanned photograph and signature (JPG, 20–300 KB) |
| 2.7 | Upload valid photo ID proof (PDF, 20–300 KB) |
| 2.8 | Pay application fee: • ₹200 for General/OBC males • No fee for SC/ST and females |
| 2.9 | Agree to the declaration and submit the form |
| Step 3: Print Application | |
| 3.1 | After submission, download and print the application form for future reference |
CDS 2 2025 Exam Centre
| CDS 2025 Exam Centre | ||
| Agartala | Ghaziabad | Panaji (Goa) |
| Agra | Gorakhpur | Patna |
| Ajmer | Gurgaon | Port Blair |
| Ahmedabad | Gwalior | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
| Aizawl | Hyderabad | Puducherry |
| Aligarh | Imphal | Pune |
| Almora (Uttarakhand) | Indore | Raipur |
| Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) | Itanagar | Rajkot |
| Aurangabad | Jabalpur | Ranchi |
| Bengaluru | Jaipur | Sambalpur |
| Bareilly | Jammu | Shillong |
| Bhopal | Jodhpur | Shimla |
| Bilaspur | Jorhat | Siliguri |
| Chandigarh | Kochi | Srinagar |
| Chennai | Kohima | Srinagar (Uttarakhand) |
| Coimbatore | Kolkata | Thane |
| Cuttack | Kozhikode | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dehradun | Leh | Tiruchirapalli |
| Delhi | Lucknow | Tirupati |
| Dharwad | Ludhiana | Udaipur |
| Dispur | Madurai | Varanasi |
| Faridabad | Mumbai | Vellore |
| Gangtok | Mysore | Vijayawada |
| Gaya | Nagpur | Visakhapatnam |
| Gautam Buddh Nagar | Navi Mumbai | Warangal |
CDS Salary 2025
| Rank | Level | (Pay in Rs.) Lieutenant |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100-177,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | Rs. 61,300-193,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | Rs. 69,400–207,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | Rs. 121,200–212,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | Rs. 130,600-215,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | Rs. 139,600-217,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | Rs. 144,200-218,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | Rs. 224,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | Rs. 205,400–224,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/- (2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | Rs. 250,000/- (fixed) |
CDS 2 Exam 2025 Exam Pattern
General Instructions for CDS Written Examination
- Exam Type: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Medium: General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics papers will be in English & Hindi
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
- Duration: Each paper is 2 hours
For Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA)
| S.No | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | 120 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 120 | 2 Hours |
| 3 | Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 340 Marks | — |
For Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)
| S.No | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | 100 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 200 Marks | — |
Important Links
| Apply Online | https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/ |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
FAQs: UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Notification
1. What is CDS Exam II 2025?
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II 2025 is conducted by UPSC for recruitment into:
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Indian Military Academy (IMA)
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Indian Naval Academy (INA)
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Air Force Academy (AFA)
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Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)
2. When will we release the notification?
The official notification will be out on 28 May 2025.
3. What are the important dates?
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Application Start: 28 May 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 17 June 2025
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Exam Date: 14 September 2025
4. What are the eligibility criteria?
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IMA & OTA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
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INA: Engineering degree
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AFA: Bachelor’s degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 level or BE/B.Tech
5. What is the age limit?
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IMA & INA: 19-24 years
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AFA: 20-24 years
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OTA: 19-25 years
6. What is the exam pattern?
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For IMA/INA/AFA:
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English (100 marks)
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General Knowledge (100 marks)
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Mathematics (100 marks)
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Total: 300 marks
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For OTA:
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English (100 marks)
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General Knowledge (100 marks)
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Total: 200 marks
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7. What is the selection process?
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Written Exam
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SSB Interview
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Medical Examination