The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2025. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who aspire to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force as officers. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 28th May 2025 to 17th June 2025.
Below is a comprehensive overview of the CDS II 2025 recruitment process including important dates, eligibility criteria, application fees, and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 June 2025 |
| Correction Window | As per schedule |
| CDS II Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST / Female | Exempted (₹0/-) |
Payment Methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- E-Challan
Eligibility Criteria for CDS II 2025
| Academy | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 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 & Math in 10+2 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream |
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
- For detailed age criteria by post, refer to the official notification.
CDS II 2025 Vacancy Details
A total of 453 posts are available in this recruitment cycle. Here’s the detailed breakdown:
| Post Name | No of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 295 |
How to Fill CDS II 2025 Online Form
Candidates must follow these steps to complete the online application successfully:
- Visit the official UPSC website and log in with your One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Read the complete CDS II 2025 Notification carefully before applying.
- Ensure all necessary documents like ID proof, educational certificates, scanned photo & signature are ready.
- Fill in all the details carefully and verify before submitting.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
| OTR Registration | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |