The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2025 on its official website. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
UPSC CDS II 2025 Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | CDS (II) |
| No. of Vacancy | 453 Post |
| Salary | 56100-177500/- |
| Job Location | All India |
| Apply Last Date | 20/06/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | @upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS II 2025 Important Dates
| Start Date for Apply Online | 28/05/2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 20/06/2025 ( Extended ) |
| Exam Date | 14/09/2025 |
UPSC CDS II 2025 Application Fee
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | Nil |
| Female (All Category) | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online |
UPSC CDS II 2025 Age Limit
- For Indian Military Academy : 02/07/2002 To 01/07/2007
- For Indian Naval Academy : 02/07/2002 To 01/07/2007
- For Air Force Academy : 02/07/2002 To 01/07/2006
- Officers Training Academy : 02/07/2001 To 01/07/2007
UPSC CDS II 2025 Education Qualification
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Indian Military Academy (IMA) : Bachelor Degree.
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Indian Naval Academy (INA) : B.E. / B.Tech. Degree.
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Air Force Academy : 12th Passed in Physics, Maths with Degree in Any Stream OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree.
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Officers Training Academy (Men) : Bachelor Degree.
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Officers Training Academy (Women) : Bachelor Degree.
UPSC CDS II 2025 Vacancy Details
| Name of the Course | Approximate No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 161st (DE) Course commencing in July 2026 (including 13 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro (including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 02 for Hydro) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2026 i.e. 220 F(P) Course (including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry) | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC (Men) (NT) Course commencing in October 2026 | 276 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC Women (NT) Course commencing in October 2026 | 19 |
| Total | 453 |
UPSC CDS II 2025 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- SSB / Interview
- DV, Medical Test
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| Notification | Click Here |
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