The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (II) 2025 for admission to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) courses, including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course, commencing in July/ October 2026. This article provides comprehensive information about UPSC CDS (II) 2025, including vacancies, age limit, educational requirements, application fee, selection procedure, crucial dates, detailed notification PDF, and link to online application form.
UPSC CDS (II) 2025 – Notification
| Post Name | Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 |
| Number of Vacancies | 453 |
| Age | Between 02-07-2001 to 01-07-2007 by various Post. |
| Salary | 56100/pm |
| Qualification | Graduation various Post |
| Selection Process | Medical Exam,Written Exam, SSB Interview, |
| Closing Date | 17-06-2025 |
| Exam Date | 14-09-2025 |
Vacancy List UPSC CDS (II) 2025
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (124th SSC Women NT, Oct 2026) | 19 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (124th SSC Men NT, Oct 2026) | 276 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying, 220 F(P) Course, Jul 2026) | (incl. 3 for NCC ‘C’ Air Wing)=32 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (Executive Branch/Hydro, Jul 2026) | (incl. 6 for NCC ‘C’ Naval Wing, 2 for Hydro)=26 |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (161st DE Course, Jul 2026) | (incl. 13 for NCC ‘C’ Army Wing)=100 |
Eligibility : Indian citizen, Nepalese subject, or Indian-born person who immigrated from one of a few countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African nations, Vietnam) with the intention of settling down permanently. Certificate of eligibility required for non-Indian citizens (except Gorkha subjects of Nepal).
Application Fees: for General/OBC/EWS category candidates: 200/
SC/ST or female candidates: NA
Important Link and Details.
| UPSC CDS Notification Link | Click Here |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Official Website UPSC CDS | Click Here |
| Opening Date of application | 28/05/2025 |
| Closing Date of application | 17/06/2025 |
| Written Exam date | 14/09/2025 |
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