The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025 Notification on May 29, 2025, for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who aspire to serve the nation in the defence forces.
The online application process is now active and will remain open until June 17, 2025. Check full details below, including eligibility, vacancy distribution, selection process, and application links.
Job Details – UPSC CDS II 2025
Event |
Details |
|---|---|
Recruitment Body |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exam Name |
Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025 |
Total Vacancies |
453 |
Post Name |
IMA, INA, AFA, OTA Officers |
Application Start Date |
May 29, 2025 |
Application Last Date |
June 17, 2025 (till 6 PM) |
Exam Date |
September 1, 2025 |
Mode of Exam |
Offline (Written Test) |
Official Website |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS II 2025
Academy |
Educational Qualification |
Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
IMA (Dehradun) |
Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) |
19–24 years |
INA (Ezhimala) |
Degree in Engineering |
19–24 years |
AFA (Hyderabad) |
Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 or B.E/B.Tech |
20–24 years |
OTA (Chennai – Men & Women) |
Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) |
19–25 years |
Application Process for UPSC CDS II 2025
Step |
Instructions |
|---|---|
1️⃣ |
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2️⃣ |
Click on “Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC” |
3️⃣ |
Choose “CDS II 2025” from the list |
4️⃣ |
Fill Part I Registration – Basic Details, Educational Qualification |
5️⃣ |
Complete Part II – Upload Photo, Signature, Payment |
6️⃣ |
Submit and take a printout of the application form |
💰 Application Fee:
- General/OBC: ₹200/-
- SC/ST/Female: Exempted
Useful Links
Description |
Link |
|---|---|
📄 Official Notification PDF |
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📝 Apply Online |
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🌐 UPSC Official Website |
Prepare thoroughly as the CDS written exam is competitive and is followed by an SSB Interview for final selection. This is your chance to join the elite Indian Defence Forces and serve the nation with pride.
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